Obituaries

May 29, 1946  - September 12, 2023 Mary Frances (Freestone) Pastorick, 77, of Marcellus, died peacefully in her sleep at home Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Her life began May 29, 1946 in Dowagiac, Michigan, the second of seven children … [Read more...] about Mary Frances (Freestone) Pastorick

February 7, 1964 - August 31, 2023 John D. Ralston, age 59, of Marcellus, MI formerly of Jenison, MI passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023. John was born February 7, 1964, in Elgin, IL to Robert H. and Leota Corinne (Shockley). He … [Read more...] about John D. Ralston

September 24, 1949 - August 29, 2023 Toni Lorene Gard, 73, of Jones, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at home in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began September 24, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland, one of … [Read more...] about Toni Lorene Gard

June 20, 1954 - September 1, 2023 Jerry Lee Britton, 69, of Decatur, Michigan passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, in his home.  His life began June 20, 1954, in Mishawaka, Indiana, the second of four children born to Robert and … [Read more...] about Jerry Lee Britton

June 23, 1935 - August 19, 2023 Patricia (Pat) Carlson, 88, of Marcellus, passed away on Saturday August 19, 2023, peacefully in her sleep.  She was born June 23, 1935, in Chesterton, IN to Russell “Pop” and Edith “Edie” Friday … [Read more...] about Patricia (Pat) Carlson

June 13, 1938 – August 27, 2023 Charlotte Marie Rifenberg, 85, of Jones, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital.  Charlotte was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harry and Helen … [Read more...] about Charlotte Marie Rifenberg

July 15, 1934 –  August 22, 2023 Vera Belle Gratkowski, 89, of Decatur, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at her home in Decatur. The family received guests Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at … [Read more...] about Vera Belle Gratkowski

September 15, 1950 ~ August 13, 2023 William “Butch” John Apted, Jr., 72 of Marcellus passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at home. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be directed to the Marcellus Fire Department. Online … [Read more...] about William “Butch” John Apted, Jr.

September 3, 1923 ~ August 3, 2023 Carol Jeane McKenzie Bainbridge of Marcellus, Michigan, passed away on August 3, 2023, at the age of 99.  She was born in Marcellus, Michigan on September 3, 1923, the daughter of Howard McKenzie … [Read more...] about Carol Jeane McKenzie Bainbridge

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April 20, 1949 – May 27, 2023Big Rapids, MI - Formerly of Three Rivers, MI Rolland James Wessell, Jr. died unexpectedly Saturday, May 27, 2023, in South Haven, MI. He was born April 20, 1949, in Three Rivers, MI son of Rolland and … [Read more...] about Rolland J. Wessell, Jr.

November 26, 1945 ~ June 4, 2023 Robin Lee Kahler, 77, of Marcellus, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 26, 1945, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Jerry C. and Dorothy M. … [Read more...] about Robin Lee Kahler