All Obituaries

Joanne Madison, age 84, of St. Joseph, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024.  Arrangements are pending at Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel, Cassopolis.

Please join us for a live stream of the Mr. Adair's Memorial Service on Saturday, April 27, 2024, via the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@comfortingmemorieslive9232.  The stream will begin ten minutes prior to the service.  Thank you. Wendell Hinton Adair, Jr., 80, of St. Joseph, Michigan died Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was born March 17, 1944, in in Fort Benning (Fort Moore), Georgia, the oldest of three  children born to Wendell Sr. and Jackie Adair.  He...

Charles Wayne Potter, 72, of Cassopolis, died Sunday, April 21, 2024. His life began February 26, 1952, in Lawrence, Michigan, the third of five children born to Charles and Joann Potter.  He married Caroline Sue Segers September 11, 1982, in Dowagiac, Michigan.  Charles enjoyed helping others any way he could.  He enjoyed fishing, tinkering, cleaning, and cooking.  He loved spicy food.  He was a big fan of Sci-Fi movies and playing horseshoes.  He ...

Cheryl Rae Stigger, 65, of Vandalia, died peacefully Friday evening, April 19, 2024. Her life began December 12, 1958 in Kokomo, Indiana the youngest of two daughters born to Richard and Vera Conwell.  She married Ronald Bernard Stigger in Kokomo, Indiana. Cheryl was fun loving. She was the captain of the Serenity and spent a lot of time of the lake. She enjoyed spending time at the sand bar on Paradise Lake where she loved to get out, enjoy the view and direct traffic. Cheryl was...

Russell E. Holub, 93, of Three Oaks, died peacefully, on Sunday, April 14, 2024. His life began on February 7, 1931, in Three Oaks, Michigan. Born to James and Anna (nee Siuda) Holub, he married Doris Millman in 1956, who preceded him in death in 1984. He married Lucille Gummow in 1987 she preceded him in death in 2018. Russell was a lifelong resident of Three Oaks, Michigan. He graduated from Three Oaks High School in 1949; he was a member of St Paul's of Three Oaks...

Michael Ralph Best, 66, of Jones, died peacefully, Saturday morning, April 13, 2024 in the comfort of his home in his family’s presence. His life began July 12, 1957 in Niles, Michigan born to Dave Best and Joan Kane. Mike loved riding his motorcycle.  He was self-taught mechanic that could fix anything.  From cars and trucks to lawnmowers and chainsaws; if it had a motor he could fix it.  He enjoyed making his own beer and wine.  He was very proud of his boys and...

Kevin Rettic, age 73, of Cassopolis, died Thursday, April 11, 2024.  Arrangements are pending at Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel, Cassopolis.

Tina Michelle Gutzman, 55, of Three Oaks, died peacefully, Monday, April 8, 2024, in the presence of her family. Her life began July 10, 1968 in Marquette, Michigan, born to Gerald and Judith McKraken. She married Shawn Gutzman January 11, 2008, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Tina was a dedicated healthcare professional. She loved her Harley Davidson and going to the gun club often. Tina’s animals were her life. She loved to find antiques, knick-knacks, and procured many Flow Blue...

Lorna Edith Mourning, 98, a life-long resident of Cassopolis, died peacefully in the early morning of Friday, April 5, 2024. The life of this wonderful lady who loved family and friends and never met a stranger, began August 22, 1925 in Cassopolis, Michigan, the youngest of fourteen children born to Loda and Alma Haines.  She recalled the many happy moments spent with family as she grew up on a working farm with twelve brothers and one sister.  Her parents were very proud of their...

Elsie Lena Priest, 93, of Three Oaks, died peacefully, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in the presence of her family. Her life began April 1, 1931, in Weesaw Township, Michigan, the oldest of eight children born to Fredrick and Emma King. She married Martin Priest January 20, 1951, in Glendora Lutheran Church. After thirty-two years of marriage, he preceded her in death in January 1982. Elsie and her husband grew and sold Christmas trees and holiday wreaths on their farm for many years.  She...