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 […]
Eric Charles Singley
February 15, 1947 ~ July 1, 2025 Eric Charles Singley, 78, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 1, 2025. Eric was born February 15, 1947, in Pekin, Illinois. His family relocated to Marcellus when he was four years old. He attended Marcellus Public Schools and, upon graduation, […]
Evelyn Joan Glessner
August 29, 1933 ~ June 18, 2025 Evelyn Joan Glessner, 91, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Birch Meadows Senior Care. She was born August 29, 1933, in Three Rivers, the daughter of Clarence and Rhea (Rifenberg) Kahler, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1951. On […]
Roger Seelye Jr.
May 25, 2025 Roger Seelye, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025. As a lifetime resident of Marcellus, he had spent the past two years in an assisted living home in Wayland after suffering a severe stroke. Roger loved farming, livestock, and helping kids with 4-H animals. He’ll be missed by many people throughout […]
Joyce Ray McKenzie
December 21, 1937 ~ May 22, 2025 Joyce Ray McKenzie, age 87, of Gainesville, GA passed away at Northeast Georgia Medical Center on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Joyce was born December 21, 1937 to the late Alfred and Dorothy Ray in St. Joseph, MI. She attended Michigan State University and later graduated from Rivier University […]
Peggy Joanne Graham
April 7, 1952 ~ May 7, 2025 Peggy Joanne Graham, 73, of Cassopolis, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. She was born April 7, 1952, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Paul J. and Doris (Wing) Garber, and graduated from Constantine High School with the Class of 1970. She […]
Fannie Clarentine Mitchell
August 30, 1939 ~ May 2, 2025 Fannie Clarentine Mitchell, 85, of Cassopolis, formerly of Decatur, Michigan, died peacefully Friday evening May 2, 2025. Her life began August 30, 1939, in Moark, Arkansas the oldest of four children and only daughter born to Raymond and Lettie Avery. She married Ivan “Ike” Elzie Mitchell in Poplar […]
Robert Alan Schultz
January 3, 1964 ~ April 28, 2025 Robert Alan Schultz, of Marcellus passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the age of 61. He was born on January 3, 1964, in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Frederick and Ellen (Terry) Schultz. Robert went through Mattawan Schools and completed his education at Portage Central High […]
Philip Scott Hinkle
August 4, 1949 ~ March 28, 2025 Philip Scott Hinkle, known affectionately as Phil to his friends and family, passed away on March 28, 2025, after a courageous battle with a long illness. Born on August 4, 1949, in Niles, Michigan, Phil’s journey through life was marked by his thoughtfulness, friendliness, and handy nature. He departed this life […]
In Loving Memory of Michael Allan Seelye
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael Allan Seelye—one of the strongest men we knew. Michael was born in Muskegon, MI, on May 26, 1968. He wasted no time by learning to walk at 8 months old, which kept his proud and loving parents, Allan and Barbara, on their toes. He grew up […]
Ralph William Parker
May 26, 1933 ~ March 18, 2025 Ralph William Parker, 91, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Maple Lake Assisted Living in Paw Paw. He was born May 26, 1933, in Aurora, Illinois, the son of Jonathan and Rhoda (Robinson) Parker. Ralph was a resident of Marcellus before moving to […]
