Obituaries

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

November 22, 1937 ~ June 10, 2023 Morse Elton Thornburgh, 85 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at home. He was born in Peoria, Illinois on November 22, 1937, the son of Roy Thornburgh and Elva (Youngman) … [Read more...] about Morse EltonThornburgh 

December 24, 1925 ~ April 28, 2023 Leta Marie Ritter passed away peacefully just before midnight on April 28, 2023, after numerous bedside visits from her family, friends, and pastor.  Leta was born on December 24, 1925, at … [Read more...] about Leta Marie Ritter

February 15, 1949 ~ May 26, 2023 Bonnie Jean Bradley, 74, of Vandalia, Michigan, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at home. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 15, 1949 the daughter of Arthur Earl Lehew and Edith L. … [Read more...] about Bonnie Jean Bradley

April 18, 1950 - May 8, 2023 Linda Joy Owen, age 73 of Marcellus died Monday, May 8, 2023, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.  She was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on April 18, 1950, the daughter of Jack R. and Ilah Mae (Westphal) … [Read more...] about Linda Joy Owen

January 5, 1934 - May 5, 2023 It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Anne (Walther) Mason, 89, announce her passing on May 5, 2023, at White Oaks Assisted Living Residence in Lawton, Michigan.  Patricia was born on January … [Read more...] about Patricia A. (Pat, Trish) (Walther) Mason

September 13, 1939 -  May 1, 2023 Donald Lee Huff, 83, of Marcellus, died peacefully Monday, May 1, 2023, in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began September 13, 1939, in Three Rivers, Michigan the middle of three … [Read more...] about Donald Lee Huff