All Obituaries

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 Renee “DeeDee” Williams, age 55, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Thursday, July 8, 2021 in her home. Her life began July 25, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois, the fifth child of six born to Johnny Poole and Sandra Lee Williams.              DeeDee cherished her family and friends.  She was all about her grandkids and spend as much time as possible with them.  She enjoyed barbeques and sitting around...

John W. Dryer, age 82, of Cassopolis, died Thursday, July 29, 2021.  Arrangements are pending at Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis.  

Betty L. Mack, age 93, of Cassopolis, died Thursday, July 29, 2021.  Arrangements are pending at Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis.  

Larry Ross Van Lue, age 78, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began November 10, 1942 in South Bend, Indiana, the oldest of twelve children born to Sherman and Neva Van Lue.  He married Betty Jane Quebedeaux August 17, 1963 in Alexandria, Louisiana.            Larry served honorably in the U.S. Air Force.  He loved jazz and traditional bluegrass and...

Juana Bernice “Biddy” James, age 91, of Cassopolis, transitioned peacefully early Tuesday morning, July 27, 2021 at home in the comfort of her family’s presence. She was born January 20, 1930 in Saint Joseph County, Indiana to LaFayette and Sedocia Riddle, Sr.  She married Cornell Eugene James July 4, 1959 in South Bend, Indiana.  He survives.                 Biddy had a great sense...

Irene Joyce Payne, age 87, of Harbert, died peacefully Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Woodland Terrace of Bridgman. Her life began January 22, 1934 in Oak Park, Illinois, one of five children born to Clarence, Sr. and Margaret (Feher) Moss.  She married Larry A. Payne on February 14, 1953 in Harbert, Michigan.  After thirty-nine years of marriage, he preceded her in death June 21, 1992.          Irene spent a good deal of her life teaching...

Essie M. (Rochefort) Angelo, age 74, of Three Oaks, died at home peacefully Saturday, July 24, 2021, with her family by her side. Her life began September 12, 1946, in Manila, Arkansas, born to Hattie Branch and Nolan Mills. She had four children with Jerry Fisher and five stepchildren with Harlan Rochefort who passed away in 2003.  Essie volunteered at the Food Pantry in Three Oaks and was an avid fan of River Valley Sports. She attended First Congregational Church in Three...

Richard John “Dick” Soper, age 83, of Galien, died Friday, July 23, 2021, at home in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began March 22, 1938 in Evergreen Park, Illinois to Roy J. and Mae (Schmidt) Soper. He married Brita Skog on October 5, 1963 in Danville, California.     Dick enjoyed watching his granddaughters participate in sports and anything they did, especially River Valley Softball. Additionally, he liked woodcarving animals,...

  Maslyn Agnes Phillips, age 86, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully Friday, July 23, 2021. Her life began September 27, 1934 Lobdell, Louisiana, the middle of six daughters born to Henry and Aremenia Forrester.  She married Thomas Phillips, Sr. in Chicago, Illinois in 1954.  After forty years of marriage, he preceded her in death in 1994.   Maslyn was a devoted Catholic and attended St. Ann Catholic Church in Cassopolis, Michigan.  She loved to cook and...