Obituaries

August 19, 1943 ~ October 1, 2025 With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Judy Ann (Bates) Gavin, who left this world peacefully on October 1, 2025. Judy was born to Harold and Edna Bates in Goshen, Indiana, on … [Read more...] about Judy Ann (Bates) Gavin

July 20, 1949 ~ October 2, 2025 John S. Orange, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the age of 76. He was a beloved educator and dedicated family man. Born on July 20, 1949, in Mount Vernon, … [Read more...] about John S. Orange

Terry Trewhitt a man of quiet strength, musical soul, and boundless compassion passed away surrounded by love and memories that spanned generations. Born and raised in Michigan, Terry attended school in Kalamazoo and graduated in Three … [Read more...] about Terry Trewhitt

February 17, 1940 ~ September 12, 2025 Charles F. Maschke, 85, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Georgetown Hospital. He was born February 17, 1940, in Marcellus, Michigan, the only son of the late Zada Weikel and Frederick … [Read more...] about Charles F. Maschke

September 25, 1952 ~ August 23, 2025 Geneva Lee Troxell (Robb), age 72, of Marcellus, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo, MI. Born in La Porte, Indiana, on September 25, … [Read more...] about Geneva Lee Troxell

August 8, 2025 Hazel J Crosbie passed away in Kalamazoo, MI surrounded by her family on August 8, 2025. She was born at home in Marcellus to Charlie Roberts and Lillian Sherry.  Hazel was a remarkable woman who lived … [Read more...] about Hazel J Crosbie

August 16, 1981 ~ August 6, 2025 Adam L. Ferguson, of Constantine passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the age of 43. He was born on August 16, 1981, in Three Rivers, MI. He was the son of Shirley Johnson Davis and David … [Read more...] about Adam L. Ferguson

August 1, 1967 ~ August 7, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Allen Waldo on August 7, 2025, at the age of 58.  After a long hard-fought battle, surrounded with the love of his family and … [Read more...] about Jerry Allen Waldo

July 17, 2025 Winona Elaine (Huff) Johnson of Marcellus, Michigan passed away on July 17, 2025, at The Waters in Wakarusa, Indiana.   A graveside service was Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Rosehill Cemetery in Nicholasville, … [Read more...] about Winona Elaine (Huff) Johnson

December 4, 1940 ~ August 1, 2025 Diane Sue Loikits, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Marcellus on Friday, August 1, 2025. She was born to the late Vine C. and Wilma E. Martin in Elkhart, IN on December 4, 1940. They lived … [Read more...] about Diane Sue Loikits

March 16, 1956 ~ November 30, 2024 Paul Duncan Murray passed away unexpectedly in his home in Bristol, Rhode Island on November 30, 2024. Born March 16, 1956, to Lloyd and Florence Murray of Marcellus, Michigan, Paul was the fifth of … [Read more...] about Paul Duncan Murray

January 31, 1937 ~ July 5, 2025  Faye Louise Schmidt, a beacon of love and light, left this world on July 5, 2025, at Borgess Hospital. Born on January 31, 1937, in Flowerfield Township, Faye lived a life defined by compassion, … [Read more...] about Faye Louise Schmidt