Obituaries

LeRoy Lee Preston, a man whose life was as rich and steady as the Michigan landscapes he so deeply loved, passed away peacefully in his hometown of Three Rivers on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the age of 82. Born on Independence Day, July 4, 1943, LeRoy lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a deep …

Barbara Jean Lewton, age 84, of Sturgis, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 6, 2026, at her residence. She was born March 19, 1941 in Decatur, Indiana, to Paul E. and Georgia A. (Yaney) Arnold. Barb grew up on the family farm in Adams County and was a graduate of Adams Central High School. She went on to graduate from Manchester …

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Margaret “Maggie” Ellen Cole, age 66, passed away Thursday evening, February 5, 2026 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital after a short battle with cancer. She passed with her son and daughter holding her close. She was preceded in death by her father, Racine Deeren, and her mother, Jessie Hanmer. She is survived …

Norma June Swanwick, age 83, of Centreville, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Sparrow House surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 26, 1942 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Clifford and Louise R. (Tobler) Wellington. Norma graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1960. She then went on to attend Eastern Michigan …

Sandra Lee Walton, age 85, of Schoolcraft, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at her home. She was born October 14, 1940 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Charles and Catherine (Stienma) Haynes. Sandra worked at Hydra-Matic and later American Axle & Manufacturing. She and Gerald “Jerry” Walton were married for 57 years prior to his passing in 2014. The couple …

Dorothy Jane Holmes, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the age of 89 in White Pigeon. Born on September 29, 1936 in Little Rock, Arkansas, Dorothy was a woman whose life was a testament to her selfless nature and unwavering love for the Lord. Dorothy was a cherished matriarch whose love …

Danny Lee Kline, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, February 5, 2026, at his home with his beloved wife by his side. Born December 1, 1946 in Sturgis, Danny was the son of the late Clinton and Faye (McPherson) Kline. He spent most of his life in Sturgis and was a proud graduate of Sturgis High School …

Marguerite Fay Crose, lovingly known as Maggie, passed away on January 15, 2026.  She was born in South Bend on May 15,1935, the daughter of Zoltan and Florence Zombik. In 1953, Maggie married Corwin “Corky” Crose, and together they raised four daughters: Kim Crose, Lynn Bledsoe, Terri Knapp (and her spouse Robert Knapp), and Tracy Nibert (and her spouse John …

Barbara A. Fisher, age 90, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at LaGrange Hospital. She was born July 28, 1935 in Quincy, Michigan, daughter of the late Louis and Petranella (Kanieski) Supianoski. She graduated high school from St. Charles Catholic School in Coldwater in 1952. On June 6, 1953, she married John N. Fisher at St. Charles Catholic …

Diana K. Bradford passed away peacefully at her home after a year-long battle with cancer on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on October 21, 1951 in Three Rivers,  Diana was a beacon of joy and kindness to all who knew her. She was a proud graduate of Constantine High School’s class of 1969, where she …