Obituaries

February 8, 1933 ~ May 8, 2026 Emagene Acenia Owen, age 93, passed away and into her Savior’s arms on Saturday, May 8, 2026. She was born on February 8, 1933, in Dowagiac, MI, the daughter of Dr. Harold and Mildred (Kirk) … [Read more...] about Emagene Acenia Owen

March 30, 1941 ~ May 11, 2026  Ruth M. Huff, 85, of Marcellus, died peacefully Monday May 11, 2026 in the comfort of her home.  Her life began March 30, 1941 at the Dukes-Miami County Memorial Hospital in Peru, Indiana.  The … [Read more...] about Ruth M. Huff

July 29, 1935 ~ May 4, 2026 John “Jack” Dea Palmer, age 90, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026. Jack was born in Canton, Pennsylvania, on July 29, 1935, to Vielda (Spencer) and John Palmer. His childhood was … [Read more...] about John “Jack” Dea Palmer

Verlin (Shaky) Bristol, 94, passed away quietly on May 1, 2026, with family at his bedside. Verlin was born to parents Harry and Helen Bristol, in Richland Center, Wisconsin. He married Patricia Anne Rogers, on June 7, 1952, in Rockford, … [Read more...] about Verlin (Shaky) Bristol

December 2, 1933 ~ April 7, 2026 Dorris (Pyle) Bowman was born December 2, 1933, to Riley and Marian (Howard) Pyle and passed away peacefully at her home on April 7, 2026.  She grew up on a farm near Marcellus, Michigan where she … [Read more...] about Dorris (Pyle) Bowman

October 8, 1943 ~ April 3, 2026 Billy “Frances” Mattix, 82, of Dowagiac, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, April 3, 2026, at her son’s home in Coloma, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 8, 1943, in … [Read more...] about Billy “Frances” Mattix

1937 ~ February 27, 2026 Suzanne M. Stickle, known to many as Sue, peacefully entered eternal rest on February 27, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by the love of her family. Sue was born in 1937, the first of two daughters to Ward … [Read more...] about Suzanne M. Stickle

January 9, 1931 ~ February 8, 2026 Juanita R. Hagan, a luminary in the lives of many, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at her beloved home in Marcellus, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 9, 1931, … [Read more...] about Juanita R. Hagan

May 30, 1932 ~ January 16, 2026 Orvel “Bear” Ricks, 93, of Marcellus, Michigan passed away peacefully Friday afternoon January 16, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born May 30, 1932, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Willie L. and … [Read more...] about Orvel “Bear” Ricks

January 23, 1946 ~ January 26, 2026  Michael Scott Middlestadt, 80, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Valley View Healthcare.    Michael was born on January 23, 1946, in Paw Paw, MI to the late, … [Read more...] about Michael S. Middlestadt

April 13, 1946 ~ January 25, 2026  Larry Lee Etter, of Marcellus, Michigan, was born in Dowagiac on April 13, 1946, and passed away peacefully at home, in the comfort of his loving wife Peggy’s care, on January 25, 2026, in … [Read more...] about Larry Lee Etter

April 20, 1950 ~ January 8, 2026 Marcia Sue Lofts, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in Marcellus, Michigan. Born on April 20, 1950, in Three Rivers, Michigan, Marcia was a … [Read more...] about Marcia Sue Lofts