Obituaries

Dennis Floyd Loudenslager passed away unexpectedly at his home in Wyoming, MI on Sunday, January 18. He was 76 years old. Dennis was born on March 18, 1949 in Colon, a son of the late Edwin and Francis “Marian” (Decker) Loudenslager. He graduated from Colon High School in 1967. Denny most loved “mushroomin” in the Northern Michigan forests, doing landscape …

Marcia Lee Wittenberg passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on April 29, 1944 in Coshocton, Ohio, Marcia’s life was a testament to her unwavering commitment to education, community, and faith. Marcia dedicated her professional life to the noble cause of education, shaping the minds and hearts of countless young individuals. Marcia worked …

Gloria Alene Warner, age 78, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Optalis Health and Rehab. She was born February 2, 1947 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Charley A. and Wanda (Brunner) Roberts, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1965. Gloria raised two children and later became a press operator at …

Jean Mable Mock, age 85, of Sturgis, passed away early Saturday morning, January 31, 2026, at her home. She was born October 27, 1940 in Stroh, Indiana, the daughter of the late John and Ellen (Woodcox) Smith. Jean resided in Sturgis since 1974, coming from Brighton, Indiana, where she was a graduate and Valedictorian of Brighton High School. She furthered …

Dorothy Lee Cook, age 88, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 10, 1937 in Dermott, Arkansas. She later lived in Chicago, Three Rivers, and most recently Elkhart, due to her decline in health. Dorothy completed her GED in Three Rivers. She enjoyed fishing, sewing, and arts and crafts – …

Lois Ann VanDeraa-Griffith, passed away peacefully in Three Rivers on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on May 31, 1939 in Harvey, Illinois, Lois was a vibrant soul whose creativity and love for nature touched many lives. As a self-employed artist, Lois channeled her passion for beauty into her handcrafted works, leaving behind a legacy of …

Ethel Loraine Slack, age 96, passed peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. She was born Jan. 10, 1930, daughter of Herman and Frances (Martin) Mock. She lived in the Bronson area most of her life and graduated from Bronson High School in 1947. In 1948 she married Max Lilly, he preceded her in death. She enjoyed working at Bronson Plating …

Mary (Callis) Sinclair, age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Kalamazoo. Mary was born on March 3, 1932 in Grand Rapids to Hannah (Bates) Callis and Thomas Callis. She grew up as the seventh of eight children. When her father unexpectedly passed away in 1937, Mary and her younger sister, Shirley (Stone), were forced to grow …

Dennis Joe Barnett, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was born in Sturgis on February 1, 1958 the son of Goble “Joe” and Willa (Lytle) Barnett. Dennis attended Sturgis High School and was part of the 1976 graduating class. During his high school days, he enjoyed playing baseball. Dennis was …

Diana Mae Avery, age 70, of Three Rivers, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. She was born November 6, 1955 in Paw Paw, the daughter of Robert and Mable (Moon) Ellsworth. Diana married Terry Slavings on August 14, 1976 in Paw Paw and they remained married until Terry passed away. She later married …