Obituaries
Roberta Jean Ives
September 4, 2026 Roberta Jean Ives, age 87, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born to Robert and Lucille (Ladisic) Oreskovich. Roberta grew up on the family farm, where they grew and distilled mint along with other crops. She graduated as valedictorian of Decatur High School’s […]
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 […]
Dorris (Pyle) Bowman
December 2, 1933 ~ April 7, 2026 Dorris (Pyle) Bowman was born December 2, 1933, to Riley and Marian (Howard) Pyle and passed away peacefully at her home on April 7, 2026. She grew up on a farm near Marcellus, Michigan where she attended country school and graduated from Marcellus High School. She went on to attend […]
Billy “Frances” Mattix
October 8, 1943 ~ April 3, 2026 Billy “Frances” Mattix, 82, of Dowagiac, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, April 3, 2026, at her son’s home in Coloma, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 8, 1943, in Desha, Arkansas, Frances was the daughter of Woodrow and Edna (Dawson) Hunter. On June […]
Suzanne M. Stickle
1937 ~ February 27, 2026 Suzanne M. Stickle, known to many as Sue, peacefully entered eternal rest on February 27, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by the love of her family. Sue was born in 1937, the first of two daughters to Ward and Louise Doughten. Her father, Ward, was a World War […]
Juanita R. Hagan
January 9, 1931 ~ February 8, 2026 Juanita R. Hagan, a luminary in the lives of many, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at her beloved home in Marcellus, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 9, 1931, Juanita lived a life defined by purpose, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to nurturing […]
Orvel “Bear” Ricks
May 30, 1932 ~ January 16, 2026 Orvel “Bear” Ricks, 93, of Marcellus, Michigan passed away peacefully Friday afternoon January 16, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born May 30, 1932, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Willie L. and Hattie (Brown) Ricks. He married Mary Elizabeth “Tootsie” Logan on November 22, 1960, and […]
Michael S. Middlestadt
January 23, 1946 ~ January 26, 2026 Michael Scott Middlestadt, 80, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Valley View Healthcare. Michael was born on January 23, 1946, in Paw Paw, MI to the late, Lyle V. Middlestadt and Esther Edith (Cole) Middlestadt. He is preceded in death by his […]
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 […]
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 […]
Clay Edward Bombrys
January 23, 1974 ~ December 17, 2025 Clay Edward Bombrys, 51, of Jones, departed this life a brave warrior, following a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family at Bronson Hospital the evening of Wednesday, December 17,2025. Clay was born on January 23, 1974, in Marcellus, Michigan, the third child of David Edward Bombrys […]
