Obituaries

Joan R. Wood, age 87, of Centreville, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 at Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte, MI.  She was born April 28, 1938 in Muskegon, a daughter of Ray and Pearl (Gabrielson) Miller. Joan graduated from Muskegon High School in 1956. On September 6, 1958, she married Jack W. Wood in Muskegon.  Joan was a homemaker, …

Leonard A. Moyer, age 92, of Constantine, passed away on September 27, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Constantine on February 25, 1933, a son of Lyle and Neva (Kent) Moyer. Leonard graduated from Constantine High School in 1951 and went on to trade school where he learned floor covering.  He proudly served in the …

Tina Mae Caldwell, age 52, of White Pigeon, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 in Kalamazoo, after battling a long illness.  She was born in Elkhart on February 8, 1973 the daughter of William and Linda (Bailey) Caldwell. Tina attended Northridge High School in Middlebury, and was part of the 1992 graduating class.  Following high school she attended Glen …

Marian Elizabeth White, age 100, of Galesburg, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 13, 2025, after a long illness.  She was born in Garden City, Michigan on April 6, 1925, the daughter of George and Anita (Netza) Sabo. On March 2, 1950, Marian married the love of her life Leon White, in Kalamazoo.  For over 40 years, Marian …

Brad Hillyard Leavitt, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in Three Rivers surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 14, 1952 to Von and LaRue (Hillyard) Leavitt in Las Vegas, Nevada, Brad spent his younger years in Southern California, where he developed a lasting love for the beach, surfing, swimming, and motorcycling. A skilled carpenter and …

Bonita Jeanette Summers, age 79, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 29, 1946 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Homer and Maxine (Kahler) Swartz, and graduated from Marcellus High School. On July 3, 1975, Bonita married William “Bill” Summers; they had a passion of working …

Frank Junior Rea, Jr., age 62, of White Pigeon, passed away Thursday evening, November 13, 2025, at Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital. He was born on February 17, 1963 in Hammond, Indiana, son of the late Frank and Phyllis (Guertin) Rea. Frank had resided in the Sturgis and White Pigeon area since 1987, coming from South Bend. He was currently employed by …

Janice Marie Strong, age 88, of Marcellus, MI passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers after a short illness. Janice was born on February 5, 1937, the oldest daughter of Charles and Alice (Johnston) Rolfe. Her early years were spent in the Kalamazoo area, but she had been a resident of Marcellus …

Joseph Richard Nowicki Sr., age 84, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 10, 2025, surrounded by the comfort of the place and people he loved most. Born August 8, 1941 in Detroit, Joe was the son of Joseph P. and Catherine (Stachurski) Nowicki. He graduated from Detroit Pershing High School and went on to …

Michael James Phelps, age 71, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Beacon Kalamazoo surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 9, 1954 in Vicksburg, the son of James and Joyce (Hodgman) Phelps, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1972. Mike worked in manufacturing for Viking/Archer Coach for many years, …