Obituaries
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 […]
Richard Lyle Schug
March 28, 1925 ~ December 1, 2024 Richard Lyle Schug, 99, of Marcellus, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton. Born March 28, 1925, in Auburn, Ind., to Herbert Eber and IO (Gorrell) Schug, he attended Edwards Corners one-room country school through eighth grade, then graduated from Marcellus […]
LulaBelle Hartman
May 25, 1933 ~ November 29, 2024 LulaBelle Hartman, 91, of Marcellus, died peacefully Friday evening, November 29, 2024. Her life began May 25, 1933, in Newberg Township, Michigan, the older of two daughters born to Fred and Grace Youngs. Lu loved her kids, her grandkids, her great grandkids, and her great […]
Sandra (Sandy) Lynn Blahuta
August 18, 1956 ~ November 7, 2024 Sandra (Sandy) Lynn Blahuta, age 68, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was born on August 18, 1956, to Jim Sr. and Betty (Hoover) Cripe in Goshen, Indiana. A memorial service for Sandy took place on November 11, 2024, at First Church of God (708 S. […]
Lyle Claire Mikel
May 31, 1931 ~ November 4, 2024 Lyle Claire Mikel, 93, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born May 31, 1931, in Wakelee, Michigan, the son of Elmer and Helen (Williams) Mikel. He was a graduate of Marcellus High School […]
E. Kay Lapham
August 11, 1954 ~ October 25, 2024 E. Kay Lapham, 70, of Marcellus, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, October 25, 2024, in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began August 11, 1954, in Niles, Michigan, the youngest child of eight, born to Lincoln and Flora Freshour. She married Roy […]
Charlene Marie (Buckhold) Burmeister
January 3, 1941 ~ October 19, 2024 Charlene Marie (Buckhold) Burmeister, 83, of Marcellus, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 3, 1941, in Marcellus, the daughter of Raymond and Lucille (Stage) Buckhold, and attended Marcellus Schools. Graduating from beauty school in Kalamazoo, Charlene […]
Leon Joseph Kindt
October 14, 2024 Leon Joseph Kindt, 87, of Cedar Lake in Marcellus, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024. He was born in South Bend, Indiana, to Omer and Mary Ann Kindt. A proud graduate of South Bend Central High School, Leon continued his education at the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 1960. […]
June Marie Hunt
June 27, 1935 ~ October 9, 2024 June Marie Hunt, age 89, passed away peacefully, on October 9, 2024, surrounded by family in Mattawan, MI. She was born June 27, 1935, in Monmouth, IL, a daughter to Clark and Myrtle (Summers) Tribbett. June lived in the Marcellus, Three Rivers and Vicksburg area for […]
Daniel B Jones
May 29, 1936 ~ October 11, 2024 Daniel B Jones passed away on October 11, 2024, at the age of 88. He was born in South Bend, Indiana, on May 29, 1936, the son of Carroll B. and Mary Romig Jones of Marcellus. Dan was a lifelong resident of Marcellus, graduating from Marcellus High […]
Sherry Nan Townsend
May 17, 1950 ~ October 4, 2024 Sherry Nan Townsend, age 74 of Constantine, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at her home. She was born May 17, 1950, in Springfield, IL a daughter of Frank and Laura (Jones) Townsend. Sherry graduated from Marcellus High School in 1968. She was a member of the Corinthian Chapter 123 […]
