All Obituaries

Barbara Joan (Banner) Scalise, 79, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began October 9, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Dr. Lawrence and Catharine Banner.  In her early years at Gull Lake, Michigan, Barbara developed her deep love of fishing, sailing and all things water.  There she met and married her husband, David Joseph Scalise June 14, 1962. David and Barbara spent the early years of their...

Dallas Eugene Trine, 76, of Sawyer, died peacefully, Sunday, June 4, 2023. His life began September 15, 1946 in Goshen, Indiana, the oldest of two children born to Thurman and Viola Trine. He married Sally Jean Collins in the 1970’s in Warsaw, Indiana.  She preceded him in death in 2012. Dallas was a simple man.  He used to enjoy fishing and hunting in his younger days.   Dallas will be greatly missed by family and friends.  He is survived by his sisters,...

Marlene Reid, 79, of Three Oaks, died Thursday, June 1, 2023. Her life began January 3, 1944 in Brazil, born to Rudi and Tecla Kaiser. She married Jerry Lyle Reid October 24, 1964 in Niles, Michigan. After fifty-six years of marriage, he preceded her in death July 31, 2020. Marlene cherished her family and spending time with them.  She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and going out to eat. Marlene will be greatly missed by family and friends.  She is survived by one daughter,...

Bryan J. Milstead, 62, of Edwardsburg, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023. His life began February 27, 1961 in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of Patrick and Helen Milstead. Bryan will be greatly missed by family and friends.  He is survived by his wife, Karen Milstead; one brother, Jeffrey Bidelman; an aunt, Judith Hunger; and a nephew, Darrell Milstead. The family will observe a private remembrance.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel,...

Tamper Nimrod Loder, 81, a long-time devoted resident of Cassopolis, died at 10:44 a.m., Monday, May 29, 2023 in Alexandria, Virginia, surrounded by his family.  His life began February 28, 1942 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the youngest of five children born to Lee Homer and Daisy (Monroe) Loder.  He married Gwendolyn Marilyn Turner April 17, 1965 in Cassopolis, Michigan.  After more than forty years of marriage, she preceded him in death in 2005. Tamper was a jack of all trades....

Michele Louise Poitras, 53, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Friday, May 26, 2023 in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began May 28, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois, the only child born to Louis and Nell Walters. She married Michael Stephen Poitras September 18, 2002 in Sycamore, Illinois. Michele was a wonderful wife and mother who was also very community minded.  Her family will long remember her spirit and her laugh.  She was a trusted individual always willing to...

Sandra Lee Ericson Hogan, 78, of Union Pier, died peacefully, Friday, May 26, 2023. Her life began July 8, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, the second of four children born to Adolph and Anna Ericson. She married Michael James Hogan November 20, 2020 in Union Pier, Michigan. Sandy liked entertaining family and friends.  She loved garage saleing and collecting antiques.  Sandy was looking forward to spending time next to the pool.  Sandra will be greatly missed by family and...

John Franklin Bradke, 72, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began April 21, 1951 in Garden City, Michigan, the oldest of six children born to James and Dorothy Bradke, Sr.  He married Rebecca Lynn Caldwell May 8, 2023 in Cassopolis, Michigan.  John taught for many years in the Cassopolis Public Schools.  He will long be remembered as a being a wonderful man who knew “everybody” and was...

Thomas Fenton Fogg, Jr., 80, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began April 12, 1943 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the second oldest child born to Thomas and Virginia Fogg, Sr. Thomas was a graduate of Cassopolis High School.  He went on to study Culinary Arts.  He loved to dive and sail and was an avid fisherman.  He enjoyed traveling and sightseeing.  He liked gardening and highly enjoyed the fruits of...

Margaret Kay Lamb, 87, of Vandalia, died peacefully Sunday, May 21, 2023 in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began June 25, 1935 in Bangor, Michigan the second oldest of five children born to Howard and Lelah Johnson.  She married Bill Euans December of 1952 and four children were born of this union.  She married the love of her life, Otis David Lamb, September 1977 in Cassopolis, Michigan.  After fifteen years of marriage, he preceded her in death in...