Obituaries

Rose Mary Eggleston, age 78, of Marcellus, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Edgewood Healthcare in Three Rivers. Rose was born in Dowagiac on August 17, 1942 to Michael and Edith (Sibley) Krager. On August 27, 1960 in Dowagiac, she married Robert Uriah Eggleston Sr., who preceded her in death on December 23, 2020. Rose was a homemaker …

James (Jim) Curtis Swayzee, age 72, of Three Rivers, and Bonita Springs, Florida, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2020, at Bronson Medical Center, in Kalamazoo, surrounded by his wife, Franziska Swayzee (nee Kainbrecht), and his two children, Eva Verna Van Brunt (nee Swayzee) and James Michael Swayzee. Jim was born in New Castle, Indiana on October 18, 1948 — …

Fredrick James Moyer, age 67, of Marcellus, passed away Monday February 1, 2021 at home. He was born in Kalamazoo on March 6, 1953 the son of Shirley and Barbara (Hoover) Moyer. Fred was a Truck driver for many years enjoying his time behind the wheel. Fred was a proud veteran of the Navy where he loved traveling around the …

Melvin Ray Glasco, age 69, of Colon, passed away at his home Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Melvin was born Oct. 15, 1951, in Flint, a son of the late Willard and Elsie (Earns) Glasco. Melvin came to Colon as an excavator when the city sewer was being installed and never left. On Feb. 12, 1971, Melvin married Susan Frisbie at …

Richard G. Mantey passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2021 at his home in Constantine. He was born April 1, 1941 in Toledo to the late Harvey and Ruth (Townsend) Mantey, who had six children: the (late) Harvey Jr., Flora, Richard, Ellen, Imogene, and Terrance. After high school, Richard served seven years in the Air Force. He graduated from …

Bonnie Ann Jurcisek, age73, of Dowagiac, passed away Monday February 1, at home. She was born in Cleveland on January 4, 1948 the daughter of Lawrence and Eileen (DeLisle) Jurcisek. Bonnie was a Nanny, working for many years for different doctors. Bonnie enjoyed shopping, she liked people and loved children and was a very good artist. Bonnie is survived by …

Phillip “K” (Flip) Bohm, age 73, of Centreville, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home.  He was born in Three Rivers on April 9, 1947, a son of Raymond and Lucille (McKale) Bohm.  Phil graduated from Centreville High School in 1965 and went on to attend Ferris State University before serving two tours in the U.S. Marine …

Nita Jane Baird, age 101, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 31, 2021, at Thurston Woods Villa in Sturgis. She was born Sept. 25, 1919, in Elkhart, a daughter of the late Cecil and Flossie (Fisher) Rex. Nita Jane was a longtime Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1937. She also had lived …

Robin Alex Nettleton, age 53, of Marcellus, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021, in Three Rivers. Robin was born in Goshen on September 14, 1967, the son of Richard and Nina (Buller) Nettleton. On January 14, 1991, in Warsaw IN. he married Lisa Olinger, who survives. Robin was a stay at home dad for many years enjoying his children and …

Susan B. Coblentz, age 44, of Burr Oak, passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. Susan was born May 10, 1976, in Geneva, Ind., a daughter of the late Ben A. and Elizabeth (Graber) Coblentz. Susan is survived by her siblings, Leah (Paul) Shetler of Monroe, Ind., Albert (Sarah Irene) Coblentz of LaGrange, Verena …