Obituaries
Marcia Sue Lofts
April 20, 1950 ~ January 8, 2026 Marcia Sue Lofts, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in Marcellus, Michigan. Born on April 20, 1950, in Three Rivers, Michigan, Marcia was a spirited and adventurous soul who touched the lives of many. Marcia graduated from Marcellus High School […]
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, […]
William “Butch” John Apted, Jr.
September 15, 1950 ~ August 13, 2023 William “Butch” John Apted, Jr., 72 of Marcellus passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at home. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be directed to the Marcellus Fire Department. Online condolences may be left at www.materralstonfuneralhome.com.
Carol Jeane McKenzie Bainbridge
September 3, 1923 ~ August 3, 2023 Carol Jeane McKenzie Bainbridge of Marcellus, Michigan, passed away on August 3, 2023, at the age of 99. She was born in Marcellus, Michigan on September 3, 1923, the daughter of Howard McKenzie and Beulah Bell (Stanard) McKenzie. On January 22, 1943, in Wakelee, MI she married Robert […]
Rolland J. Wessell, Jr.
April 20, 1949 – May 27, 2023Big Rapids, MI – Formerly of Three Rivers, MI Rolland James Wessell, Jr. died unexpectedly Saturday, May 27, 2023, in South Haven, MI. He was born April 20, 1949, in Three Rivers, MI son of Rolland and Alice (Keller) Wessell. Rolland graduated in 1967 from Three Rivers High School, […]
Robin Lee Kahler
November 26, 1945 ~ June 4, 2023 Robin Lee Kahler, 77, of Marcellus, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 26, 1945, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Jerry C. and Dorothy M. (Chambers) Miller and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of […]
Morse EltonThornburgh
November 22, 1937 ~ June 10, 2023 Morse Elton Thornburgh, 85 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at home. He was born in Peoria, Illinois on November 22, 1937, the son of Roy Thornburgh and Elva (Youngman) Thornburgh. On June 10, 1961, in Marcellus, Michigan he married Judy Mae Shannon who preceded […]
Leta Marie Ritter
December 24, 1925 ~ April 28, 2023 Leta Marie Ritter passed away peacefully just before midnight on April 28, 2023, after numerous bedside visits from her family, friends, and pastor. Leta was born on December 24, 1925, at home in Wakelee Michigan and grew up on the family farm. She was the daughter of the […]
Bonnie Jean Bradley
February 15, 1949 ~ May 26, 2023 Bonnie Jean Bradley, 74, of Vandalia, Michigan, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at home. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 15, 1949 the daughter of Arthur Earl Lehew and Edith L. Lehew (Sprauge). On April 6, 1968, in Marcellus Michigan she married Jerry Arthur Bradley […]
