Obituary Listing

Mar 26, 2025

Richard Stephen "Steve" Campbell enjoyed every moment of his 80 years, and lived them to their absolute fullest. He passed unexpectedly at home on March 26, 2025.

Steve was born on September 24, 1944, in Alexandria, Virginia, a son of John and Louise (Finney) Campbell. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1966, and took...

Mar 15, 2025

Arthur Gardner Rice died peacefully on March 15, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida at the age of 93. He was born on May 28, 1931, in Centreville, Michigan to George and Faith (Gardner) Rice. He graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Agriculture. He was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph County.  He married Doris Patricia VanRiper (Pat),...

Mar 10, 2025

Joan E. Kelley , age 78 of Nottawa Township, died March 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 8, 1946 in Kalamazoo, a daughter of Elbert and Lillie (Kirk) Herbert. Joan graduated from Parchment High School in 1965. On March 22, 1991 she married Robert A Kelley at the Nottawa United Methodist...

Feb 27, 2025

Debra Ann Schuetz, age 65 of Constantine, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN. She was born October 14, 1959 in Three Rivers, a daughter of James and Margaret (Fuller) Hesher. Debra graduated from Constantine High School in 1977, and obtained an Associates Degree at Glen Oaks Community College. On October 7, 1995 she...

Feb 26, 2025

Donna D Lahrke, age 87 of Centreville, died February 26, 2025 at her home. She was born August 15, 1937 in Constantine, a daughter of Merrill and Olga (Ferguson) Dickerson. Donna graduated from Sturgis High School in 1955. On January 23, 1955, she married Kenneth Lahrke Jr. in Sturgis. He preceded her in death December 11, 2019.

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Feb 25, 2025

Elwood L. Rink, age 82 of White Pigeon, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 8, 1943 in Goshen, IN, a son of Delbert and Lou Vena (Collinsworth) Rink. Elwood attended Constantine High School.  On March 10, 1962, he married Phyllis E. Jackson in Factoryville, MI.

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Feb 19, 2025

Donald A. Holden, age 67 of Constantine, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at his home.  He was born September 13, 1957 in Three Rivers, a son of Clarence and Anna (Mercer) Holden.  Don attended Three Rivers High School with the class of 1975, later obtaining his degree in 1983. He worked  for Chenoweth Roofing in Three Rivers, and...

Feb 18, 2025

Glenna Maxine  Fisher  Age 93, of Battle Creek and formerly of Centreville, died February 18, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 13, 1931 in Big Rapids, MI a daughter of Loren and Rose (Troupe) Olson. Glenna graduated from Big Rapids Schools with the class of 1949 and received her Bachelors degree in...

Feb 14, 2025

Elton (Sandy) Spade was born on Jan, 25, 1947 in Three Rivers, MI.  He was raised by his loving family in Constantine.  Together they attended Constantine United Methodist Church and he graduated from Constantine High School with the class of 1965.  He joined the US Air Force serving enlisted during the Vietnam War as a jet mechanic from 1968...

Feb 10, 2025

Carol Jean (Peters) Melville passed away on February 10, 2025, after a brief illness. Carol was born August 13, 1942 in Marquette, MI to Walter and Bernice (Quayle) Peters. Carol attended Bishop Baraga Catholic School in Marquette and graduated in 1960. On October 16,1965 she married Richard Melville in Marquette. They moved to Constantine, where she resided until her...

Feb 2, 2025

Christopher G. Reed, 46, of Constantine, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 7, 1978, to Tom and Sally (Miller) Reed.

Chris attended Centreville Public Schools, graduating in 1996. During his junior and senior years, he participated in the Building Trades Program and was actively involved in baseball, football, and wrestling....

Jan 26, 2025

Thomas E. Lowe. age 72 of Constantine, died January 26, 2025 at his daughters home in Niles. He was born May 9, 1952 in Knox, IN, a son of Alfred and Mary (Channey) Lowe. Thomas graduated from Three Rivers Schools.

Thomas worked as a millwright and machine repairman for a saw mill in Knox, IN. He previously...

Jan 22, 2025

Jean A. Hensell, age 77 of Centreville, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Edgewood Health & Rehabilitation in Three Rivers surrounded by family. She was born January 16, 1948 in Vicksburg, a daughter of Nolan and Betty (Hovarter) Bailey. Jean attended Centreville Schools and graduated from Sturgis High School in 1966. On January 16, 1971 she married William A....

Jan 18, 2025

Archie L. Hayes, age 79 of Three Rivers, died January 18, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital. Archie was born August 3, 1945 in Flint, Michigan a son of Archibald and Marjorie (Preston) Hayes. He received his education from Sturgis Community Schools. Archie was a lifelong truck driver working for several companies. He loved to travel the country and the...

Jan 16, 2025

Randy Neal Tackett, age 66 of Constantine, passed away January 16, 2025 at his home. He was born August 13, 1958 in Jenkins, KY, a son of Jerry and Olivia (Mullin) Tackett. Randy graduated from Northridge High School in 1976. On June 18, 1983 he married Kelli Young in Middlebury, IN. Randy retired from Conn-Selmer Inc. of Elkhart in...

Jan 8, 2025

Terrance Lee Matson, age 78 of Burr Oak, passed away Wednesday January 8, 2025 at Fairview Nursing Home in Centreville.   He was born October 13, 1946 in Union City, a son of Lawrence and Elvera Ilene (Carpenter) Matson.  He attended Union City Schools and later served proudly in the US Marines, (Vietnam veteran). Terrance owned and operated Matson Metal...

Jan 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of Carmen Misa

January 15, 1940 – January 8, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Carmen Misa, on January 8, 2025. Born on January 15, 1940, she was a beacon of love, joy, and grace who inspired all who were...

Jan 2, 2025

David Michael Ruth, age 21 of Constantine, died January 2, 2025. He was born May 7, 2003 in Three Rivers, a son of Bethany Handshoe and Bryan Ruth. David attended Centreville Public Schools through the 8th grade, then graduated from Constantine High School in 2021. He worked as a painter at STP Painting of White Pigeon. David was a...

Jan 1, 2025

Christina Marie Bell, age 54 of Centreville, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.  She was born March 15, 1970 in Vicksburg, a daughter of Brian and Paula (Sloan) Johnson. Chris graduated from Centreville High School in 1988, and studied Journalism at Kalamazoo Valley Community College for 2 years. She was a freelance sports...

Jan 1, 2025

Jerry Justin "JJ" Rial, age 35 of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at his home. He was born September 6, 1989 in Sturgis, a son of Jerry and Holly (Penn) Rial.  JJ attended Nottawa and Sturgis schools, where he played football, basketball and baseball.

JJ worked at Basin Material Handling in Sturgis. He was a...