Obituaries

December 6, 1926 - October 8, 2023 Marilyn Jeanette (Waltz) Skidmore, 96 of Marcellus, was called home to glory by her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Fairview Nursing Home, Centreville, MI. During the week before … [Read more...] about Marilyn Jeanette (Waltz) Skidmore

August 19, 1931 - September 12, 2023 Muriel Joan Romig, 92, of Avon Park, Florida, formerly of Marcellus, Michigan died peacefully Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began August 19, 1931, … [Read more...] about Muriel Joan Romig

February 4, 1933 - September 9, 2023 Jean Grace Ackley, 90, of Niles, formerly of Marcellus, died peacefully Saturday, September 9, 2023. Her life began February 4, 1933, in Marcellus, Michigan, born to Allen and Emily Tank.  She … [Read more...] about Jean Grace Ackley

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