All Obituaries

Joseph W. Kay, age 61, of Union, died Saturday, February 27, 2021.  Arrangements are pending at Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis.   

             Marla Reeves, age 71, Niles, formerly of Watervliet, died peacefully Friday, February 25, 2021.              Her life began September 3, 1949 in West New York, the older of two children born to Johnston and Dorothy Williams.                  Marla loved horses and found great joy in working as a Ferrier believing that it was her...

           Mary Jane Dussel, age 97, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Tuesday, February 23, 2021.             Her life began September 21, 1923 in Cass County, Michigan.  She was the third child born to Owen and Mary Westgate.  She married Lloyd Edward Dussel February 10, 1942 in Cassopolis, Michigan.  After almost 68 years of marriage, he preceded her in death in January 2010.      ...

Mickie Lynn Lundy, age 70, of Edwardsburg, died Monday, February 22, 2021 in his residence. He was born July 21, 1950 in Dowagiac, Michigan to Roger Sr. and June Lundy.  He married Corrine Alvina Kizner June 5, 2020 in Cassopolis, Michigan.            Mickie was dedicated to his work for many years and was happy to have just retired.  He loved to go hunting and fishing in his spare...

Harold James Hargrove, age 60, of Cassopolis, died Saturday, February 20, 2021 in his residence. He was born December 22, 1960 in Albion, Michigan to Samuel and Lois Hargrove. He married Kelly Sue Kehl June 17, 1995 in Lakeview, Michigan.  She survives.            Harold was very athletic in high school in football and track.  He played volleyball on a church travel team.  He graduated from Greenville High School in...

Darlene Ruth Frank, 80, of Stevensville, died peacefully Tuesday, February 16, 2021.  Her life began August 29, 1940 in     Three Oaks, Michigan, the youngest of four children born to Walter and Annamay Layman.        Darlene’s passions were her children and grandchildren.  She enjoyed getting together with family and friends, especially during the Christmas season.  She enjoyed shopping for her loved ones to make any...

Maria Lynne Buzalski, age 47, of Vandalia, died peacefully Thursday, February 11, 2021 at home in the comfort of her family’s presence after a long battle with health problems.   She was born March 23, 1973 in Elkhart, Indiana, the third of four children born to Thomas and Kathleen Essig, Sr.  She married the love of her life, Daniel Mark Buzalski August 7, 2010 in Eau Claire, Michigan and he survives.   Maria will be greatly missed by family and...

Skylar Shawn Quentin Johnson, a loving son, grandson, nephew, brother and friend, passed away February 10, 2021 at the age of 25.  He was born May 6, 1995 in Niles Michigan to Stephanie Huntley and Shawn Johnson. He graduated from Central Montcalm High School in 2014, shined in several jobs and regularly volunteered his time to help others in need.  Skylar was a free spirit who always lived life to the fullest.  He was never afraid to believe in his dreams or in other...

Stella Casey, age 99, of Saint Joseph, Michigan died peacefully at her home Sunday, February 7, 2021, just seventeen days shy of her 100th birthday. She married Leslie Casey in Dowagiac, Michigan on September 18, 1941.  He preceded her in death on August 26, 2002.  She was preceded by her parents, August and Eva (Kanz) Sattelmaier; one son, Craig Edward Casey on March 7, 1984; one sister, Theresa Hertz; and two brothers, Carl Sattelmaier and Melvin...

Please join us virtually Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until time of Military Honors at 3:00 p.m. via: comfortingmemories.live Streaming will begin at 1:00 p.m. Bretho Meridian Danzy, Sr., age 94, of Cassopolis, departed this life February 6, 2021 in his home after an extended illness in the comfort of his family’s presence.  He was born September 28, 1926 in Redland, Oklahoma, one of ten children of Henry Lee and Julia Ella (Williams) Danzy.  Bretho confessed...