Obituaries

Emma Borkholder-Moore, 81

Emma Borkholder-Moore, age 81, of Centreville, died Monday, August 25, 2025 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville. She was born September 11, 1943 in Nappanee, IN, a daughter of Jacob J. and Lizzieann (Borkholder) Borkholder. Emma’s family moved to Michigan in 1947 and she attended Nottawa Stone School & Centreville Schools. On Sept. 13, 1981 she married Larry S. …

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Rodney Wright, 52

Rodney Aaron Wright, age 52, of Vandalia, died Friday, August 22, 2025, peacefully in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began September 19, 1972 in Niles, the second of three born to Robert and Sandra Wright.  Rodney started A+ Lawn and Landscaping in 1994, and continued to operate his business until his passing. He also owned A+ Floral …

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Darrell “Bill” Lewis, age 93

Darrell Loren “Bill” Lewis, age 93, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, surrounded by family in the comfort of his home. Bill gifted Jo by joining her in heaven on her birthday; leaving behind a remarkable legacy of love, hard work, and entrepreneurial spirit. Born on November 20, 1931 to Milton and Blanche Ione (Wilson) Lewis, Bill grew up …

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Wyman Nash, 77

Wyman Jay Nash Jr. of Mendon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the age of 77. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose kindness and unwavering dedication to family and community touched all who knew him. Wyman was born on August 13, 1948 in Coldwater to Wyman Sr. and Marcile Nash. He was the …

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“Scotty” Alan Scott Hines, 57

“Scotty” Alan Scott Hines, age 57, of Burr Oak, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday morning, August 24, 2025. He was born on March 5, 1968 in Goshen, Indiana, to Charles Thomas and Carol Ann (Williams) Hines. Scotty spent the majority of his life in Burr Oak, with the exception of three years he lived in Tennessee. Scotty …

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Graydon “Don” Fox, 92

Graydon “Don” Clyde Fox passed away at home on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the age of 92. He was born on April 14, 1933, to Helen (Busch) Fox and Marshall Fox Sr. He had two older brothers, Marshall Jr. and Robert. Don grew up in Chicago and graduated from Calumet High School in 1951, then began working at Cooper …

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Virginia Bender, 89

Virginia Lucille Bender, age 89, passed away peacefully at CCMF in Cassopolis, on Friday, August 22, 2025. She was born April 23, 1936 in Hampton, Tennessee to Raymond Dellinger and Victoria (Crabtree). Virginia was preceded in death by both her parents; husbands, William Bender and Faye Eugene Carpenter; sons, David Bender and Dennis Bender; stepson, Ladd Carpenter; grandchildren, Mark Edmisten, …

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Marilyn Farrell, 86

Marilyn Lorraine Farrell, age 86, of Colon, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by her family at Birches AFC in Leonidas. Marilyn was born on February 6, 1939 in Colon, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy Helen (Walters) Perry. She spent the majority of her life in Colon and graduated from Colon …

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Delores Grosskunze, 88

Delores Ardell “Dee” Grosskunze, age 88, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 18, 1937 in Vashti, N.D., the daughter of Jasper L. and Clara B. (Young) Mino, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1955. Dee worked as a …

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Charles Hundt, 73

Charles Hundt, age 73, of Jones, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 16, 2025.  He was born on June 19, 1952. A gentle and adventurous soul, Chuck loved God’s creation—whether casting a line on still waters or exploring the beauty of the open road in an RV. He cherished the simple joys of life and the …

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