Obituary Listing

Nov 14, 2023

Roger L Moyer, age 84 of Bristol, IN, died November 14, 2023 at Franciscan St. Francis Health, Indianapolis, IN. He was born August 20, 1939 in Constantine, a son of Lyle and Neva (Kent) Moyer. Roger graduated from Constantine High School in 1957 where he participated in basketball, baseball and football. He was #43, and the full back on...

Nov 5, 2023

Lon E. Johansen, age 71 of Constantine, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Kairos Dwelling Home in Kalamazoo.  He was born in Three Rivers on September 5, 1952, a son of Arthur and Alice (Stahly) Johansen. Lon graduated from Constantine High School in 1970 and later obtained an Associates Degree in Business from Ferris State  University.

Oct 29, 2023

Peyton R. Render, 9 of Sturgis, passed away into the arms of Jesus at the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids after complications from a short-term illness.  Peyton was born in Sturgis on September 26, 2014, a son of Cody and Michelle (Sobota) Render.  He currently was in the third grade at Eastwood Elementary in Sturgis.  Peyton loved...

Oct 25, 2023

Dorothy M. Jennings, age 91 of Constantine, passed away Wednesday October 25, 2023 at LakeHouse Three Rivers Assisted Living. Born in Constantine on May 9, 1932, she was the daughter of Merritt and Cleo (Avery) Hassinger. Dorothy graduated from Constantine High School in 1950.

On April 7, 1951 she married Bernard "Bud" Jennings at Messiah Lutheran Church...

Oct 24, 2023

Crystal Marie Mattice, age 33 (Crystal Marie Algea) of Constantine, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at her home following a 5 year illness.  She was born in Northern California on August 9, 1990.

Crystal is survived by her husband Derek Robert Algea, SR; many children, Cheyenne Helsel, Danica Mattice, Tianna Montiero, Derek Robert Algea, JR, James Algea,...

Oct 15, 2023

Norma M. Fair, 98 of Sturgis, passed away October 15, 2023 in Coldwater.  Norma was born in Constantine on February 2, 1925, a daughter of Lester and Vernie (Wittenburg) Burgener.  She graduated from Constantine High School in 1943.  On September 1, 1946, she married John M. Fair at the First Methodist Church of Constantine.  He preceded her in death.  ...

Oct 12, 2023

Martha Schwartz, age 79, passed away on October 12, 2023 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis where she had been a resident since 2019. She was born August 31, 1944 in Centreville, a daughter of Harvey and Elizabeth (Slaubaugh) Borkholder and attended the Nottawa Stone School.

On December 22, 1963 she married Jacob B. Schwartz at Locust...

Oct 10, 2023

Walther, Charles Lewis, passed away, Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Beloved father of Karen (John) Armour, Kathy Poole, and the late Kurt Walther; dearest grandfather and great-grandfather; loving son of the late Charles and Adrienne Walther; dear nephew of the late R. Paul and Dorothy Walther; brother of Bernadine Gilliam, Carol DeMeyer Prater; cousin to Linda Whitcomb and Robert (Tina)...

Oct 7, 2023

Patricia Joyce Stears, age 89 of Constantine, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on October 7, 2023 at Sparrow House Assisted Living in Sturgis. She was born November 25, 1933 in South Bend, IN, a daughter of Fred and Josephine (Roth) Greer. Joyce graduated from Constantine High School in 1951. On March 29, 1952 she married James R...

Oct 4, 2023

Harry L. Ward, age 84 of Constantine, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Beacon Three Rivers Health Hospital.  He was born in Lancaster, WI on March 16, 1939, a son of Lyal and Eva (Tindell) Ward. Harry attended Three Rivers High School with the class of 1957 and served in the US Air Force from 1956 until 1959. On...

Sep 30, 2023

Karen M. Hummel, age 61 of Constantine, died Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.  She was born November 16, 1961 in Chicago, a daughter of Randall and Diane (Prentiss) Thomas.  Karen graduated from Constantine High School in 1979. On December 26, 1989 she married Jim Hummel in Constantine.   Together, Karen and Jim owned and operated...

Sep 29, 2023

Jasper G. Manley, Jr, age 70 of Trumann, AR, passed away Friday September 29, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at the home of his son. He was born October 4, 1952 in Tyronza, AR. Jasper graduated in 1975 from Mott High School in in Warren, MI. He worked at General Motors in Flint. Jasper also served in the...

Sep 27, 2023

Kingston R. Snell, age 2 months of Constantine, entered into Heaven Wednesday, September 27, 2023.He was born July 25, 2023 in Three Rivers, a son of Jacob Snell and Micayla Bender. He was a beautiful soul who always greeted with a smile. He loved his food and women's chests. He passed in the arms of his mom surrounded by...

Sep 26, 2023

Steven D Hassenger, age 69 of Colon, died September 26, 2023 at his family farm. He was born May 5, 1954 in Three Rivers, a son of Forrest and Marian (Luegge) Hassenger. Steve graduated from Constantine High School in 1972 and received his Bachelors Degree in History from Olivet College in 1976. He continued his education, obtaining a Masters...

Sep 23, 2023

Richard "Rick" Lee Fireline, 71 of White Pigeon, passed away September 23, 2023 at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers.  Rick was born on August 29, 1952 in Elkhart, a son of Mary Fireline and Eugene Browning.  Rick worked for Forest River RV for over 20 years. Rick is survived by his son Travis Fireline (Farrah McKenzie) of...

Sep 22, 2023

Bonnie L. Fry, age 76 of Constantine, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at her home. She was born in Stroudsburg, PA on February 17, 1947, a daughter James and Doris (Slack) Weiss. Bonnie graduated from Shipshewana High School in 1966.  On September 21, 1967 she married Joseph Fry in LaGrange, IN.

Bonnie was an avid gardener,...

Sep 21, 2023

Delbert K. McCallie, age 66

Constantine

Died September 21, 2023 at his home. He was born May 14, 1957 in Three Rivers, MI, a son of Delbert Bill and Ola Marie (Neal) McCallie. Delbert attended school in Arkansas and later graduated from Marcellus High School in 1975.

He retired from Ox Paper (Simplex...

Sep 19, 2023

Charlene M. Durbin, age 78 of Mottville, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at her home.  She was born July 27, 1945 in Battle Creek, a daughter of Paul and Addie (Babcok) Stevens.  Charlene graduated from Pennfield High School in 1963. Following this she attended Beauty School. Charlene held a variety of jobs, working at Pioneer in Constantine, Manfilters,...

Sep 9, 2023

Donna M. (Graham-Watson) Hess, age 94 of Granger, Indiana passed away September 9, 2023 at Brookdale Granger Assisted Living. She was a former resident of Constantine, Buchanan and Edwardsburg, Michigan. She was born March 9, 1929 in Sturgis, Michigan.  The daughter of the late Ila M. (Hamilton) Teall and step-father Jack Van Cleve. On December 21, 1946 she married...

Sep 9, 2023

Crystal Susan-June Cole, age 42 of Constantine, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at her home.  She was born June 10, 1981 in Chicago, IL, a daughter of Larry and Kathleen (Egerton) Cole. Crystal graduated from Constantine High School in 2000.  She worked as a cashier at local establishments, including Speedway and B&G Discount Store.  Crystal was very artistic...