Obituaries

Tom Nelson of Three Rivers, died of a heart attack on Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 86 years old. Tom was born in 1939 in Hillsboro, Ohio to Orville Nelson and Leota White Nelson. At the age of 10, Tom moved to Spencer, West Virginia where he lived with his mother and his beloved stepfather, …

Susan M. Gregg-Stuart, age 48, of Centreville, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Arrangements are pending at Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel, Cassopolis.

Larry Lee Etter, age 79, of Marcellus, was born in Dowagiac on April 13, 1946, and passed away peacefully at home, in the comfort of his loving wife Peggy’s care, on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Marcellus. Larry lived a life defined by steady devotion to his work, his family, and the place he proudly called home. A graduate of …

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 …