Obituaries
Larry Lee Etter
April 13, 1946 ~ January 25, 2026 Larry Lee Etter, of Marcellus, Michigan, was born in Dowagiac on April 13, 1946, and passed away peacefully at home, in the comfort of his loving wife Peggy’s care, on January 25, 2026, in Marcellus. Larry lived a life defined by steady devotion to his work, his […]
Linda Lou Tone
September 14, 1949 – November 12, 2023 Linda Lou Tone, 74, of Cassopolis, died Sunday, November 12, 2023, in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began September 14, 1949, in Niles, Michigan the fifth of seven children born to Jim and Ruby Green. She attended White Temple Schoolhouse and graduated from Cassopolis High […]
Kerry Lee Janing
November 25, 1958 ~ October 17, 2023 With breaking hearts, we announce the passing of Kerry Lee Janing after a 4-year battle with cancer. He passed away on October 17, 2023, in Springhill, Florida, with family present. Born on November 25, 1958, Kerry was the fourth and youngest child born to Paul Janing, Jr., […]
Marilyn Jeanette (Waltz) Skidmore
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 Marilyn’s passing, all three daughters were able to spend the week with their mom, singing hymns, praying […]
Muriel Joan Romig
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, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Otto and Margaret (Brunke) Hering. She married Gerald J. Romig in 1953. […]
Jean Grace Ackley
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 married Robert Ackley, who preceded her in death in 2001. She is survived by her two daughters, Diane Wesolek, […]
Mary Frances (Freestone) Pastorick
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 born to Ernest and Annabell Freestone. She graduated in 1964 from Ross Beatty High School in Cassopolis. She […]
John D. Ralston
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 graduated from Berrien Springs High School and Simmons Institute of Funeral Service. John’s […]
Toni Lorene Gard
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 five children born to Anthony Majka and Doris Elizabeth (Hopkins) Majka. She married Kenneth Edgar Gard, […]
Jerry Lee Britton
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 Marlee Britton. He married Kathy Jo Britton April 1, 1978, in Mishawaka, Indiana. After […]
Patricia (Pat) Carlson
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 (nee Johnson). Pat married the love of her life, Norman W. Carlson, Jr. on July […]
