Obituaries

Carol Ann Cleveland, age 82, of Mendon passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in Marshall on October 6, 1942 the youngest of six children born to Rex and Florence (Tucker) Clark. She was a graduate of Marshall High School, and was later married to Daniel Cleveland on May 25, …

A tiny dynamo has crossed heaven’s gate. Vera Helen Bippus, born January 8, 1937, age 88, left this world on Friday, January 17, 2025. Vera spent her youth in Blakeslee, Ohio, where she helped her family run Sam’s Place, a restaurant and bar known for miles around for its great steaks, hand-made potato chips, and Mose Hoppers, a dessert drink …

Gregory Keith Swartz, age 53, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 22, 1971 in Dowagiac, the son of Keith Swartz and Mattie (Rains) Beischl, and graduated from Marcellus High School with the Class of 1989. Greg enjoyed football and was very social in his younger …

Randy Neal Tackett, age 66, of Constantine, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at his home. He was born August 13, 1958 in Jenkins, KY, a son of Jerry and Olivia (Mullin) Tackett. Randy graduated from Northridge High School in 1976. On June 18, 1983 he married Kelli Young in Middlebury. Randy retired from Conn-Selmer Inc. of Elkhart in …

Marilyn Joan Falk, age 85, of Parkville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16th 2025 with her family by her side. She was born in Chicago on Dec 7th, 1939 to Doris (Taylor) Sherwood and Charles Criscuolo. She was a 1958 graduate of Kelvyn Park high school in Chicago. She married Herb Stephenson in 1958, later divorced. She married the …

Rodney Dean Roach, age 62, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Battle Creek on July 6, 1962 the son of Dennis and Donna (Marble) Roach.  Rod’s passion was restoring old cars back to their glory days, whether it was a Monte Carlo, Ranchero, …

Robbly Trine, age 71, of Burr Oak, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 15, 2025, at Majestic Care of Battle Creek. He was born February 20, 1953, in Sturgis, son of the late James Phineas and Barbara Ann (Halferty) Trine. Rob resided in Sturgis for many years and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1972. …

Michael G. Voss, age 74, of Colon, passed away at his home on the lake, surrounded by his family on Friday, January 10, 2025. Michael was born on November 18, 1950, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, a son to the late George and Armeline (LaFreniere) Voss. Michael was a graduate of Brother Rice High School in Chicago as a member of …

Duane Herman Butcher, age 79, of Jones, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born June 25, 1945 in Sturgis, the son of Silas H. and Jean (Bower) Butcher. Duane owned and operated Triple D Concrete for 25 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling. He loved being at his cabin up North. Remaining to …

Mark Edward Manning, age 64, of Sturgis, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 24, 1960, in Lincoln Park, Michigan, to Donald Ray Manning and Edwina Mary Pierzhala. Mark married Kim Murphy on October 8, 1988, in Riverview, Michigan, and they shared 36 years of love and companionship. Mark spent about 40 …