Obituary Listing

Aug 19, 2025

James Paul Bontrager, age 83 of Constantine, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at his home. He was born July 28, 1942 in Elkhart, IN, a son of Vernon and Ruth (Meyer) Bontrager. James graduated from Elkhart schools in 1960. Following graduation he joined the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1963.  James then attended Tri-State University, graduating...

Aug 16, 2025

Diane Kaye Clark, age 61 of White Pigeon, died August 16, 2025 at her home. She was born July 6, 1964 in Three Rivers, a daughter of Robert W. and Lou (Young) Clark. Diane graduated from Constantine High School in 1982 and continued her education at Southwestern Michigan College, earning an Associates Degree in 1984. Diane was employed in...

Aug 12, 2025

JoAnn H. Ray, age 84 of Ocilla, GA (formerly of Constantine), passed away peacefully August 12, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born September 21 1940, a daughter of Clareance (Toots) and Helen E. Gazella of Jones.  JoAnn graduated from Three Rivers High School. She was employed at Owens-Illinois in Constantine and  retired after 30...

Jul 21, 2025

James R. Mallo, age 93 of Constantine, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at Optalis Health and Rehab in Three Rivers. He was born July 20, 1932 in Three Rivers, a son of Russell and Edna (Kindig) Mallo. James graduated from Constantine High School in 1951.

On May 2, 1953 James married Doris E. Parris at Porter...

Jul 5, 2025

Bruce R. Wyman, age 82 of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at The Sparrow House in Sturgis while under hospice care. He was born October 19, 1942 in Constantine, a son of Henry and Grayce (Whitehead) Wyman. Bruce graduated from Constantine High School in 1960, continuing his education at Ferris State University for one year, and...

Jul 1, 2025

Susan D. Bergh, age 75 of Constantine, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in the comfort of her home, a paradise built with her husband. She was born February 12, 1950 in S. Bend, IN, a daughter of Edgar and Viola (Mattson) Robinson. Sue graduated from New Carlisle High School in 1968 and continued her education, graduating with the...

Jun 29, 2025

Charles Warren Major, age 89 of Centreville, passed away on June 29, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and honor that will be cherished by all who knew him. Born on October 27, 1935 in Three Rivers, Charlie was the son of Warren and Alice (Morris) Major. He spent his early years on the family farm, and graduated...

Jun 22, 2025

Alan Jay Schrader, age 82 of Constantine, formerly of Nottawa, died June 22, 2025 at his home. He was born September 25, 1942 in Sturgis ,a son of Louis and Agnes (Teller) Schrader. Alan graduated from Centreville High School in 1960. He served in the US Army from 1962 until 1968. Alan worked as a saw operator for SEKURE...

Jun 16, 2025

Patrick Thomas Blair, age 60 of Union, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at his home. He was born March 12, 1965 in Gary, IN, a son of John and Rosemary (Reinerth) Blair. Patrick graduated from Hobart High School in 1983. He continued his education at Vincennes University, the first college in Indiana, where he obtained a degree in...

Jun 16, 2025

Linda L. Colley, age 85 of Constantine, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025 at The Sparrow House in Sturgis.  She was born April 13, 1940 in Allegan, a daughter of Gerald and Ina (Roblyer) Shafer. Linda graduated from Allegan High School in 1958, and went on to obtain her LPN from Borgess School of Nursing. On August...

Jun 9, 2025

Wayne D. Schwartz, age 75 of Centreville, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.  He was born March 30, 1950 in Sturgis, a son of Henry and Pauline (Eichorn) Schwartz. Wayne graduated from Centreville High School in 1968. He later went to Flint Barber College, graduating in 1972. Wayne owned and operated Family Barber...

Jun 8, 2025

Lynelle Jean (Reed) Peterson, age 66 passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 surrounded by her family. She lived most of her life in Centreville, MI, graduating from Centreville High School in 1976.

Nell spent her time working with children and families; first through foster care, and later at DHS. She was a strong advocate for children.

Jun 7, 2025

Ruby I. Miller, age 84 of Centreville, died June 7, 2025 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born February 7, 1941 in Goshen, IN a daughter of Edward and Mary (Chupp) Hershberger. Ruby graduated from Goshen High School in 1959. On June 5,1960 she married Christy J. Miller, he preceded her in death November 16, 1970. Ruby...

May 29, 2025

Michael W. Stiver, age 75 of Centreville, died May 29, 2025 at Fairview Living and Rehabilitation. He was born February 21, 1950 in Three Rivers, a son of Paul and Dorothy (Bolender) Stiver. Mike attended Roys School and Centreville Schools.

He worked at Weyerhaeuser Paper Company in White Pigeon from 1968 until his retirement in 2016. Mike...

May 28, 2025

Kathryn M. Hill, age 87 of Syracuse, IN, formerly of Constantine, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at her daughters home. She was born in Three Rivers on March 30, 1938, a daughter of Lester and Vivian (Caseman) Leister. Kathryn graduated from Constantine High School in 1956. On March 1, 1977, Kathryn married Larry Hill in Mongo, IN....

May 14, 2025

Gilbert "Gil" Jackson, Jr., age 92 of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.   He was born July 29, 1932 in Clinton, Indiana, a son of Gilbert and Jessie (Robertson) Jackson.  Gilbert graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1950, and earned an Associates Degree at Glen Oaks Community College, then a...

May 13, 2025

Norma Jean Strobel, age 88 of Centreville, died May 13, 2025 at Optalis Health in Three Rivers. She was born November 22, 1936 in Three Rivers, a daughter of Glen and Amy (Parker) Paul. Norma attended school in Three Rivers. On January 21, 1961 she married Edward Strobel in Three Rivers.

Norma retired from Lear Haas Corp....

May 6, 2025

Carol E. Snow-Penn, age 81 of Centreville, passed away May 6, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born November 24, 1943 in Warsaw, IN a daughter of Donald and Alice (Veon) Fross. Carol, known affectionately as "Frosty", graduated from Centreville High School in 1961.

Carol worked as a Loan Processing Manager at Farm Credit...

Apr 28, 2025

Anna Marie Cheney age 80 of Constantine, died April 28, 2025 at her home. She was born April 3, 1945 in Constantine a daughter of Domonic and Glada (Willis) Barberis Sr. Anna attended White Pigeon schools. On October 5, 1961 she married George R. Cheney in Three  Rivers. He preceded her in death February 15, 2019.

Anna...

Apr 20, 2025

Santha Sue Wells, age 62 of Constantine, died April 20, 2025 at her home. She was born June 8, 1962 in South Bend, IN a daughter of Clayton and Suzanne (Chalfant) Mallo. Santha graduated from Constantine High School in 1980, and from Western Michigan University in 1984 receiving her BA in Business Administration. On September 18, 1993 she married...