All Obituaries

Sandra Morris, age 76, of Dowagiac formerly of Cassopolis, died Friday, September 22, 2022.  Arrangements are pending at Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel, Cassopolis.

Melvin “Mel” Modest Monette, age 87, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Tuesday, September 20, 2022.  His life began April 2, 1935, the youngest of four children born to John and Emilia Monette.  Mel graduated from Cassopolis High School in 1953, attended Michigan State University and graduated cum laude, receiving his Bachelor and Master degrees.  He was a member of Phi Alpha Theta (National Collegiate History Honor Society) and Phi Kappa Phi (National Collegiate...

Howard Dayton Wright, 89, of Dowagiac, died peacefully Monday, September 19, 2022.           His life began February 14, 1933 in Penn Township, Michigan.  He married Wana Jean Barter in Dowagiac.  She preceded him in death in 2016. Howard will be greatly missed by family and friends.  He is survived by and nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings. The family will observe a...

Lila May Truhn, 95, of Galien died peacefully Friday, September 16, 2022 in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began July 30, 1927 in Niles, Michigan the fourteenth of fifteen children of Benjamin and Dora Sheeley. She married Walter Edward Albert Truhn January 4, 1947 in New Troy.      Lila lived in Galien for more than seventy-five years.  She was the glue that held her family together.  She enjoyed bowling, painting, and shopping. ...

Susan Diane “Sue” Magnuson, 67, of Michigan City, Indiana died peacefully Friday, September 16, 2022. Her life began November 18, 1954 in Houghton Lake the youngest child of Verner and Ann Magnuson. She married Michael Brandon Macigewski April 5, 2009 in St. Joseph Michigan.             Sue loved animals and would feed any stray animal she came across.  She enjoyed nature, flowers, birds, and Old English literature. Sue was very...

Ralph Rufus Brotherton, 85, of Lakeside, Michigan died peacefully Saturday, September 10, 2022 in the presence of his family. His life began April 5, 1937 in Howell, Missouri the youngest of twelve children born to Gerdine and Velma Brotherton. He married Carol J. Payne February 6, 1960 in Groton, Connecticut.     Ralph served honorably in submarine service with the United States Navy for twenty years.  He retired from the Navy and then began working for NIPSCO in...

Larry Murray, age 69, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Thursday, September 8, 2022 in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began December 1, 1952 in Dowagiac, Michigan, the younger of two sons born to Henry “Jim” and Mildred (Murff) Murray.  He married Eunice Pricilla Wolverton (Douglas) August 28, 1976 in Dowagiac, Michigan.  Larry retired from Contech Division Corporation, a major manufacturer for the automotive industry. In 1988 he completed the...

John Mark Rinehart, Jr., 47, of Vandalia, formerly of Polk County, Texas died peacefully Tuesday, September 6, 2022, surrounded by those who love him. His life began December 3, 1974 in Houston, Texas, one of nine children born to John Mark Rinehart, Sr. and Sandra Rinehart.  John’s biggest passion in life was his family and making others happy.  He was an avid fan of the outdoors, especially hiking, hunting, fishing, exploring, and just taking nice drives.  He...

Carol Sue Nekvasil, 74, of Three Oaks died peacefully Monday, September 5, 2022 in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began April 6, 1948 in Anderson, Indiana, the second child born to William and Barbara Martens.      Carol cherished her family, especially her grandkids and great grandkids.  She was big into crafting and sewing.  She had a passion for gardening.  She was meticulous about her flowers and plants.  She loved music and...

Terrence Victor Cornwell, 79, of Union Pier, died peacefully Friday, September 2, 2022 in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began September 11, 1942 in Cambridge, Ohio to Franklin and Anna Cornwell. He married Trudy May Strauss April 12, 1969 in Three Oaks, Michigan. Terry gave countless public service hours as a police officer for various local municipalities for over forty years.  He also played a major role in security management of the Bethlehem Steel Plant...