Obituaries
John “Jack” Dea Palmer
July 29, 1935 ~ May 4, 2026 John “Jack” Dea Palmer, age 90, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026. Jack was born in Canton, Pennsylvania, on July 29, 1935, to Vielda (Spencer) and John Palmer. His childhood was marked by movement, with his family living in Pennsylvania, New York, […]
Janice (Jan) Rexford Pyle Park
July 23, 1928 ~ Born July 23, 1928, in Lawrence Michigan to Riley and Marian (Howard) Pyle. Married to Arthur G. Park. Attended country schools and graduated from Marcellus High Schooland WMU. Later got a Master’s in Library Science and Teaching certificate. She is survived by four exceptional children Carma (Gene), Edwin (Marni Colvin), Collin, and Kristen (Scott Miller), two outstanding grandchildren, Cameron and Emma, andsister Dorris. Jan worked as a school librarian in Sutton’s Bay and Leland schools, at the University Education Library in Superior, […]
Judith A. Hurle
March 30, 1944 – January 29, 2024 Judith A. Hurle, 79, of Marcellus, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on March 30, 1944, in South Haven, the only child of Paul and Clara (Lietz) Skinner. On October 25, 1990, Judy was married to Leonard […]
Josephine Mary “Josie” Schultz
November 22, 1949 – January 17, 2024 Josephine Mary “Josie” Schultz, 74, of Marcellus, died Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Her life began November 22, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, the younger of two children born to Daniel and Josephine Schultz. Josie was a good-hearted person. She loved animals and it didn’t matter what kind. She was an avid […]
Erika Michelle Clark
June 16, 1977 ~ June 16, 1977 Erika Michelle Clark, 46, of Marcellus, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Cass County Medical Care Facility. She was born June 16, 1977, in Niles, the daughter of John G. and Valaria L. (Hartsell) VanTilburg, and graduated from Marcellus High School with the Class of 1995. […]
Elise Kathleen Murray
April 22, 1989 – December 19, 2023 Elise Kathleen Murray passed away peacefully at Sparrow Hospice in Lansing on December 19, 2023, at the age of 34. Elise was born to her loving parents James (Jim) and A. Dianne Murray (Wells) on April 22, 1989, in Kalamazoo. She was raised in Marcellus, Michigan and graduated […]
Bruce Brown
October 13, 1938 ~ December 2, 2023 We regretfully lost our Dad last Saturday evening after a long illness. Bruce Allen Brown lived 87 years loving his family and friends with a smile that will not be forgotten. Born the son of Dean Alton Brown and Mary (Parmeter) Brown in Milford, Michigan on October 13, […]
Mildred L. Watts
July 28, 1936 ~ November 29, 2023 MARCELLUS-Mildred L. (Detwiler) Watts, 87, of Marcellus, MI formerly of Bristol, IN passed away November 29, 2023, at her home per her wishes. Her life began July 28, 1936, at Elkhart General Hospital where she was born to Samuel & Sylvia Detwiler. They preceded in death as well […]
Chris Orlo Fox
August 11, 1950 ~ December 1, 2023 Chris Orlo Fox, 73, of Marcellus, died peacefully Friday, December 1, 2023, in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began August 11, 1950 in Dowagiac, Michigan, the fourth of five children born to Orlo and Dorothy Fox. Chris lived and grew up in Volinia where he […]
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., […]
