Obituaries

Claudia J. (Vaught) Lawson, age 70, of Constantine, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Born August 5, 1955 to the late Robert and Jean Vaught in Painesville, Ohio, she lived most of her life in Wickliffe, Ohio before moving to Michigan in the 90’s. She was a Wickliffe High School Class of 1973 graduate. Claudia was a devoted …

Judith Ann Quirin, age 76, of Sturgis, was welcomed into Heaven by her beloved grandbabies on Saturday evening, January 24, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born March 26, 1949 in Battle Creek, the daughter of the late Wesley and Gertrude (Cooley) Saxman. Judi was a graduate of Colon High School with the Class of …

Marvin Charles “Chuck” Cottrill, age 87, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 3, 1938 in Big Rapids, the son of Orville and Margarie (Youngs) Cottrill, and graduated from Niles High School with the Class of 1957. Chuck served his country in the United …

Weldon “Butch” Herbert Fales, age 73, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Born on September 22, 1952 in Battle Creek, he was the son of the late Willard H. and Nora Jean (Morrison) Fales. Weldon served honorably in the United States Army and dedicated his life to construction, where his talent shone through …

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 …

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 …