Obituaries

John Plantinga, age 81, of Cassopolis, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 9, 1944 in Barradeel, Netherlands, the son of Pieter and Jacoba (Kloosterman) Plantinga. John worked for Allis-Chalmers and then as a drywaller as part of Union 460, as well as running his own drywall business …

Thomas Richard Nelson, age 86, died in Three Rivers on Monday, January 19, 2026. A celebration of his life will be held in July. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Gregory (Greg) Leonard, age 56, of Constantine, died on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at his home. Gregory was born June 26th, 1969 in Dowagiac. He was the son of Frederick and Charlotte (Johns) Leonard. Greg is survived by his 2 children Andrew [Heather) LaRocco and Tristan McGehee. He was also part of Kaitlyn (Andy) Morris and Travis (Ashley ) McGehee …

Our father, William John Roberts, Jr., known to most as “Buck” Roberts, went to be with our Lord and Savior early Sunday morning, January 18, 2026. He died after a long, healthy, and happy life, and a brief illness. He was 92 years old. He is survived by his wife of over 71 years, Edith Marlene (Hilbert) Roberts, known to …

Charles Owen Kirk, age 78, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, He was born on November 3, 1947 in Vandalia, the son of Donald N. and Katherine M. (Woodhams) Kirk. Chuck grew up in Vandalia, where he spent his early years surrounded by family and friends and developed the strong values that guided him throughout his life. …

Jack C. Boughton, age 81, of Sturgis, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. He was born October 10, 1944 in Sturgis, the son of the late Charles E. and Violet A. (Robbins) Boughton. Jack was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a proud graduate of Sturgis High School, Class of 1962. He continued his education at Glen …

Joyleen M. (Snyder) VanDeventer, age 83, of Colon, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 22, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 17, 1942 in East Chicago, Indiana, a daughter of the late Glow E. and P. Lorraine (Dunk) Snyder. Joyleen had made her home in Colon since 1956 and was a proud graduate of Colon …

Larry L. Lantz, a cherished soul known for his warm smile and handyman skills, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026 in Kalamazoo at the age of 77. Born on May 16, 1948 in Sturgis, to the late Norman and Betty Lantz of White Pigeon, Larry’s early years were filled with the love and support of his devoted family. A …

Margaret Jane Warren, 90, of Vandalia, died peacefully Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began May 27, 1935 in Millersburg, Holms County, Ohio the middle of five children born to Roy and Claudia Fites.  She married Aaron K. Warren, MD August 18, 1957 in Greensburg, Ohio.  After fifty-seven years of marriage, he preceded …

Candace Sue (Jackson) Smith, age 70, passed away peacefully at Birch Meadows, in Three Rivers on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Born to Constance (Naylor) Jackson and Raymond Jackson on May 14, 1955 in Tecumseh, MI, she was the middle of three children and was close with both of her siblings. She was a graduate of the Tecumseh High School Class …