Obituaries

Bette Jean Lucas, age 85, formerly of Constantine, died on Monday Dec. 8, 2025.   She Was born on December 2, 1940  in Constantine, the daughter of Samuel and Marian(Kindig) Stump. Bette lived in Constantine most of her life. She was employed as a bookkeeper for several companies in manufacturing and health Care. She enjoyed gardening, animals, ceramics and family. She …

Mark William Waterhouse, age 66, went home to his Lord and Savior on November 30, 2025 at his home in Battle Creek. He was born August 4, 1959 in Kalamazoo to Bill and Tracy (Herwich) Waterhouse. When he was young, he attended Factoryville Bible Church and trusted in Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Mark was a 1977 graduate of …

Donald Lee Wolf, age 78 of Flowerfield, MI passed away at his home on November 9, 2025, after battling a long illness. He was born in Valentine, IN on April 4, 1947, the son of Lewis and Dortha (Ault) Wolf. Donald attended Vicksburg High School and was part of the 1965 graduating class. Immediately following high school, Don would enlist …

Patricia Lee Blosser, age 85, of Burr Oak, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 9, 2025, at the home of her daughter Annette in Burr Oak. She was born March 21, 1940 in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Carl and Lenora (Holtz) Eckert. Pat was a lifelong Burr Oak resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the …

Crystal Nicole Studabaker, age 42, of Colon, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Beacon Hospital in Kalamazoo. Crystal was born in January 1983 in Shelby, Ohio, the beloved daughter of Perry and Donna Joe (Brown) Smith. She married the love of her life and perfect match, Lawrence “Larry” Studabaker, on September 30, 2023, in her hometown of …

Stanley L. Detwiler, Jr., age 90, of Niles, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 after a long illness.  He was born in Three Rivers on August 22, 1935 the son of Stanley Sr. and Laura (Halstead) Detwiler.  Stan attended Three Rivers High School and was part of the 1953 graduating class.  Following high school, Stan joined the United States …

Robert G. Ripley, aged 68, of Coldwater, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Laurels of Coldwater. Born on December 7, 1956, in Sturgis,  he was the beloved son of Ernest and Carole (Wagner) Ripley. Robert is survived by his mother, Carole M. Pinsonneault of Coldwater, and his father, Ernest W. Ripley of Quincy. He leaves behind his …

Judith E. Cowan, age 81, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, December 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 22, 1944 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Kirkwood and Catherine (Nolte) Petrie. Judy had made her home in Sturgis since 1982. On June 6, 1964, she married the love of her life, …

Nancy Lee Pankey, age 92, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Birch Meadows Senior Care. She was born on September 18, 1933 in Pontiac, the daughter of LeRoy and Edith (Wood) Krugjohann. Nancy spent 50 years in Pontiac, where she dedicated much of her life to her work and raising her family. She later …

Dorothy E. Goodenough, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully into the loving hands of her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 5, 2025, in Marcellus at the age 81, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 17, 1944, in Searcy, Arkansas, Dorothy was the embodiment of humility and grace, carrying a spirit of warmth that …