Obituaries
Judy Ann (Bates) Gavin
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 August 19, 1943. Judy spent the majority of her life in and […]
John S. Orange
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, Ohio, John was the son of Stephen and Helen (Simpkins) […]
Terry Trewhitt
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 Rivers, laying the foundation for a life marked by dedication, creativity, and deep-rooted values. On June 7, 1975, Terry […]
Charles F. Maschke
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 Carl Maschke. In 1976, Charles moved to Paris, KY, as manager of a local vineyard. […]
Geneva Lee Troxell
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, 1952, to her loving mother, Bonnie Robb, Geneva’s life was marked by her strong work […]
Hazel J Crosbie
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 life on her own terms. She spent her early years in Three Rivers and Parkville. She […]
Adam L. Ferguson
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 Ferguson. He left a mark on the hearts of those […]
Jerry Allen Waldo
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 friends, he has transitioned into the glorious, accepting, all-knowing light of the Lord God […]
Winona Elaine (Huff) Johnson
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, Michigan, with Brian Steffen, a good family friend, officiating. Winona was born in Dowagiac, Michigan to Seth Huff and […]
Diane Sue Loikits
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 in Elkhart until Diane’s junior year of high school, […]
Paul Duncan Murray
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 their six children. He grew up in Marcellus, graduating from Marcellus High School in […]
