Obituaries
Ralph William Parker
May 26, 1933 ~ March 18, 2025 Ralph William Parker, 91, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Maple Lake Assisted Living in Paw Paw. He was born May 26, 1933, in Aurora, Illinois, the son of Jonathan and Rhoda (Robinson) Parker. Ralph was a resident of Marcellus before moving to […]
Carroll David Parmeter
November 1, 1937 ~ March 10, 2025 Carroll David Parmeter, 87, of Marcellus, Michigan, passed away at home on March 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Carroll was a man who was cherished and respected by his family and community and was a presence of integrity and love in the lives of all […]
Laura Marie Slavings
July 3, 1962 ~ February 24, 2025 Laura Marie Slavings, a beloved wife and devoted mother, passed away on February 24, 2025, in Marcellus, Michigan. Born on July 3, 1962, in Three Rivers, Michigan, Laura brought warmth and joy to the lives of all who knew her. Her spirit was that of a loving and […]
Paul Edward Kubik
June 19, 1945 ~ February 25, 2025 Paul Edward Kubik, born on June 19, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, in Battle Creek, Michigan. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who leaves behind a rich legacy of hard work, commitment to community, and love for the […]
Mary Ellen Stofer
April 22, 1949 ~ February 16, 2025 Mary Ellen Stofer, age 75, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, at Rose Arbor Hospice House in Kalamazoo. She was born on April 22, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana the daughter of the late Irwin Warkentien and Annabell (Phillips) Warkentien. Mary was raised in […]
Ed Adolph Thornburgh
December 22, 1930 ~ February 10, 2025 Ed Adolph Thornburgh was born December 22, 1930, Upland, Indiana, to Thurl and Ona Thornburgh. Ed went to be with Jesus on February 10, 2025, in Three Rivers, Michigan surrounded by family. He was 94 years old. Ed was in the army where he served in Germany in […]
Ann L. Simmons
July 5, 1935 ~ January 23, 2025 Ann Simmons, aged 89 years, passed on Thursday, January 23rd at White Oaks in Lawton, MI. Ann was born July 5, 1935, in Three Rivers, MI to Oliver Wendell & Alice (Ayers) Holmes. She graduated in 1953 from Marcellus High School. She is preceded in death by her parents […]
Kathleen “Kathy” Rolfe
April 12, 1949 ~ February 2, 2025 Kathleen “Kathy” Rolfe, age 75, of Marcellus, Michigan, passed away at her home on February 2, 2025. She was born on April 12, 1949, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Daniel and Barbara (Coates) Delaney. Kathy spent her early years in Boston before moving to Griffith, Indiana, where she lived […]
Wayne Lee Sonnevil
February 12, 1942 ~ January 28, 2025 Wayne Lee Sonnevil, a cherished father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, at Bronson Commons in Mattawan, MI. Born on February 12, 1942, Wayne lived a life filled with love and purpose. On November 30, 1963, he married Carol Ann Bloss in Swartz Creek, […]
Martha Shugars
September 14, 1942 ~ January 13, 2025 It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Martha “Grandma Cookie” Shugars at the age of 82, the beloved matriarch of our family passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, surrounded by family. She was a beacon of strength, compassion, and unwavering […]
Merri Kristi “Kris”Johnson (Armstrong)
December 23, 1965 ~ December 1, 2024 Merri Kristi “Kris” Johnson (Armstrong), age 58, peacefully passed away Sunday evening, December 1, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born in Charlevoix, MI on December 23, 1965, the daughter of Joe and Melva Armstrong. A lover of […]
