Obituaries
Verlin (Shaky) Bristol
Verlin (Shaky) Bristol, 94, passed away quietly on May 1, 2026, with family at his bedside. Verlin was born to parents Harry and Helen Bristol, in Richland Center, Wisconsin. He married Patricia Anne Rogers, on June 7, 1952, in Rockford, Illinois. After graduating from Medford High School (Wis) in 1949, he joined the U.S. Air […]
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 […]
Charlotte Marie Rifenberg
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 Bristol on June 13, 1938. In 1950 Charlotte became a Jones, Michigan, resident along with her family where she attended […]
Vera Belle Gratkowski
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 Newell Chapel, Decatur. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 3-5pm, Wednesday, August 30, […]
