Dutcher Funeral Home

Betty Jane Warkoczeski, 94, of Coldwater, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital. A funeral mass will be held Thursday, October 14, 2021 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Coldwater at 11:00AM. Interment will follow the service at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 4:00-7:00PM with a Rosary service to be held at 7:00PM at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. Betty was born February 23, 1927 to Edward and Leta (Moinet) Doll in Coldwater, MI. She was a Coldwater High School graduate, class of 1945. On June 9, 1951 she married Philip J. Warkoczeski who preceded her in...

Norman Maclyn Vance, 85, of Coldwater passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater. A graveside service will be held at a later date at California Corners Cemetery in California Township, MI. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. He was born December 31, 1935 to Arlin M. and Lylla M. (Adams) Vance in Coldwater, MI, where his family has deep roots. Norm had a passion for music from his early days and went on to become a successful band director. He began his teaching career at North Adams Public Schools and later was director of bands at Dowagiac Union Schools. He completed his career at Olivet Community...

Laura Marie Wanke (single), 39, died July 27, 2019 in Coldwater, MI. She suffered for an extended time from liver failure. Laura was born December 4, 1979 in Mesa, AZ the daughter of Craig T. Wanke and Diane Zinn Wanke. Laura charted her life's journey on an unconventional path. Growing up, she had no fear and constantly searched for adventure, excitement, happiness and diverse friends to fuel her intellectual curiosity. Her impulses took her to Hawaii and Denmark without a plan or money. She spent time at Zendek Farm (a commune) in an effort to live an alternative lifestyle with like-minded young men and women. Laura loved the ocean, trees, Mother Earth, horses, dogs, all animals,...