Obituaries

On April 13, 2021, Norman (Duke) Zuidema passed away peacefully at home, less than a year after his beloved, Beverly. Born September 2, 1934 to George and Dora Zuidema, Duke lived most of his life in Highland, Indiana. However, since 1974, he spent summers with his family at their cottage on Pleasant Lake near Three Rivers golfing, skiing, taking slow …

Dixie Lee (Hagenbuch) Griffith, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the age of 84. Dixie was born to parents Leslie and Marie (Prutzman) Hagenbuch on October 17, 1936 at the hospital in Constantine. She grew up on the family farm, the youngest of five sisters and lived her entire life in …

Alice Lucille Crossgrove, age 85, of White Pigeon, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Jan. 10, 1936 In Coldwater. The daughter of William & Charlotte Brown (Sours). On Dec. 5, 1956 She was married to Mr. Leroy Crossgrove, together they raised 4 children until his passing in1974. Alice …

Richard James “Ricky” Paffhausen, age 41, died on Sunday, May 9, 2021. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted, and services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Delton Hershberger, age 66, of Centreville, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his home.  He was born in Elkhart on November 3, 1954, a son of Herman and Maryellen (Shipman) Hershberger. He graduated from High School in South Bend and went on to serve in the U.S. Army and National Guard.  Delton was a jack of all trades, …

Sandra J. Cooper, age 79, of Sturgis,passed away early Wednesday morning, May 12, 2021 at her home. She was born March 26, 1942 in Toledo, daughter of the late Charles A. and Myrtle C. (Branson) Ogren. Sandy resided in Sturgis for the past 25 years coming from Toledo, where she was a graduate of Rogers High School. Most of Sandy’s …

Raymond J. Wagner Jr., age 71, of Burr Oak, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Raymond was born on March 4, 1950 in Sturgis, a son to the late Raymond and Shirley (Weinberg) Wagner Sr. Raymond attended and graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1968. Following graduation Raymond served his country in …

Veronica Lynn Martinka, age 60, of Leonidas, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Veronica was born on September 1, 1960 in Kalamazoo, a daughter of the late Donald and Cookie (Bolton) Cousins. On September 21, 1994 Veronica married Wayne Martinka in Centreville. Veronica is survived today by her husband Wayne Martinka of Leonidas, 4 step children, …

Jeremiah Joseph “Jeremy” Slemp, age 41, of Hoisington, Kansas, formerly from Constantine, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas. Jeremy was born November 19, 1979, in Sturgis, the son of Joseph E. and Sandra K. (McClain) Slemp. He was a resident of Hoisington, Kansas, for one year, moving from Bison, Kansas. A 1998 graduate of …

William J. Sanderson, age 68, of LaGrange, passed away Sunday, May 9th, 2021, at the VA Hospital in Marion, IN following an extended illness. William was born on August, 10th 1952 in LaGrange, to Frank and Leona (Shafer) Sanderson. He spent a majority of his life living in LaGrange. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, competitive shooting and traveling. William was a …