Obituaries
Laura Marie Slavings
July 3, 1962 ~ February 24, 2025 Laura Marie Slavings, a beloved wife and devoted mother, passed away on February 24, 2025, in Marcellus, Michigan. Born on July 3, 1962, in Three Rivers, Michigan, Laura brought warmth and joy to the lives of all who knew her. Her spirit was that of a loving and […]
Julieann Schafer
December 12, 1942 ~ September 19, 2024 Age 81, Julie passed away at home on Thursday, September 19, 2024, and now celebrates the joy of Heaven. Julie was born December 12, 1942, in Paw Paw, MI the daughter of Chester and Ruth (Thomas) Emmons. She enjoyed a loving, happy childhood in Marcellus, MI and graduated […]
Amy Beth Buckhold
August 25, 1970 ~ September 13, 2024 Amy Beth Buckhold, age 54, passed away in Kalamazoo, Michigan on September 13, 2024. She was born August 25, 1970, in Three Rivers, the daughter of Gerald and Nancy (Engle) Buckhold. She graduated from Marcellus High School with the Class of 1989 and Davenport College in Kalamazoo in […]
Patricia Ann Drake
February 28, 1936 ~ September 19, 2024 Patricia Ann Drake, 88, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at Forest Glen Assisted Living in Dowagiac, MI. Patricia was born February 28, 1936, in Chicago, IL to Daniel and Agnes (Linkis) Staskanis. On October 4, 1953, she wed […]
Nancy Ann Buckhold
February 5, 1935 ~ September 5, 2024 Nancy Ann Buckhold, 89, of Marcellus, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at her home. She was born February 5, 1935, in Dowagiac, the daughter of George and Gladys (Judd) Engle, and graduated from Dowagiac High School with the Class of 1952. Nancy worked at Marcellus Schools […]
Dorothy Cooper
December 30, 1929 ~ August 25, 2024 Dorothy Cooper, 94, a long-time resident of Marcellus, passed away on August 25, 2024, at “A Place Called Home” in Stevensville, where she’d been a resident for the past four years. Dorothy was born in Niles on December 30, 1929, to Arthur and Jessie (Holmes) Blood, and grew […]
Hilda Jane Afman
April 17, 1938 ~ August 23, 2024 Hilda Jane Afman, 86, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at Birch Meadows Senior Care surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 17, 1938, in Plainwell, the daughter of William and Iola (Brown) Giesbrecht, and graduated from Plainwell High School prior to attending […]
Sharon Kay Reigle
April 2, 1966 ~ August 22, 2024 Sharon Kay Reigle passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI at the age of 77. She was born in Vicksburg, MI to the late Robert and Eunice (Smith) Brown on January 11, 1947. Sharon graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1966. She married William Reigle on […]
Timothy “TJ” James Weston
January 15, 1977 ~ August 18, 2024 Timothy “TJ” James Weston, 47, of Marcellus, died August 18, 2024. His life began January 15, 1977, in Kalamazoo the third of three born to Larry and Patty Davis. TJ played football for Marcellus High School graduating in 1995. In his senior year he went with his team to […]
Bobby Jay “BJ” Gardner
August 4, 1924 ~ August 12, 2024 Bobby Jay “BJ” Gardner, 100, longtime resident of Marcellus, passed away peacefully at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton, on August 12, 2024. Bobby was born to Creston and Marie (Warner) Gardner on August 4, 1924. Bobby attended Lawton High School. Next, he proudly served his country in […]
Thomas Charles Schweinzger
July 5, 1930 ~ August 6, 2024 Thomas Charles Schweinzger, 94, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024, at The Fountains of Crystal Lake, IL. He was born on July 5, 1930, in Niles, MI, to Walter Lewis and Dorothy Rachel (Baker) Schweinzger. Thomas married Barbara Ellen Rice on December 27, 1953 – they were […]
