Obituary Listing

Nov 18, 2020

Keith L. Schrader, 85 of Three Rivers, passed away November 18, 2020 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.

Keith was born in Three Rivers on March 4, 1935, a son of Elmer and Hazel (Bohm) Schrader. He graduated from Centreville High School in 1953. After high school, he went on to serve in the Army National Guard....

Nov 17, 2020

Christopher G. Hamminga, age 58 of Constantine, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Ascension Borgess in Kalamazoo. He was born in Sturgis on March 18, 1962, a son of Frank and Aletha (Alber) Hamminga. Christopher attended Constantine High School. On May 17, 1983 he married Miste Cheney.

Christopher was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also...

Nov 17, 2020

Nathan Andrew O'Shea, 23 of Constantine, passed away November 17, 2020 at his home.  Nate was born in Valporaiso, IN on February 19, 1997, a son of Jennifer O'Shea and James Bouque. He graduated from Constantine Schools and went on to Baker College where he took some cooking classes.  Nate's passion was cooking.  He previously worked for the Harvey House,...

Nov 14, 2020

Beulah Bingaman, 91 of Centreville, passed away November 14, 2020 at Fairview Nursing Home.  Beulah was born in Sturgis on November 4, 1929, a daughter of Jess and Anna Belle (Krontz) Gay.  She attended schools in Sturgis.   On July 29, 1950, she married Alden L. Bingaman, Sr. in LaGrange, IN; he preceded her in death on November 13, 2006. Beulah...

Nov 13, 2020

Harry A Flagel Age 77 of Three Rivers, passed away November 13, 2020 in Kalamazoo. He was born December 27, 1942 in Benton Harbor, MI a son of Gustave and Marion (Sells) Flagel.

He graduated from Waterviliet High School in 1960 and attended Western Michigan University where he studied metallurgy. He continued his education as an apprentice...

Nov 12, 2020

Debra J. Palmer, 67 of Three Rivers, passed away at her home on November 12, 2020. Debra was born in Indiana on November 18, 1952, a daughter of Charles and Barbara (Whitting) Pearson. On July 28, 1973, she married Mark Palmer in Kosciusko Co., IN; he preceded her in death on October 10, 2012. Debra last worked for the...

Nov 11, 2020

Joseph A. Yoder, 90, of Berrien Center, passed away November 11, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Joseph was born in LaGrange Co., IN on February 17, 1930, a son of Ammon and Mattie (Yoder) Yoder. He attended Scott Public Schools in Indiana. On July 22, 1951, he married Amelia Miller at Locust Grove Mennonite Church in Burr...

Nov 10, 2020

Timothy J. Pote, 62 of Constantine, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at his home. He was born on June 27, 1958 in Animosa, IA, a son of Tom and Kathryn (McNamara) Pote. Tim obtained a Bachelors of Science Degree from Indiana University, South Bend, with a double major in History and Political Science. In 1986, he married Diane...

Nov 8, 2020

John E. "Jack" Goes, 82 of Constantine, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Three Rivers Health Hospital. Jack was born in Evansville, Indiana on March 7, 1938, a son of Walter and Nancy (Baker) Goes. He graduated from Highlands High School in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky in 1956. Jack attended Purdue University for 2 years where he played football...

Oct 28, 2020

Jeanette P. Moyer, age 83 of Constantine, passed away Wednesday October 28, 2020 at Three Rivers Area Health Hospital. She was born on September 17, 1937, a daughter of Walter and Lucy (Abrams) Strawser. Jeanette graduated from Constantine High School. On January 26, 1957 she married Leonard A. Moyer in Constantine.

Jeanette worked as a bank teller...

Oct 26, 2020

Harold (Butch) Seymour, 77

Constantine

passed away October 26, 2020 at home with his family, after being diagnosed 8 weeks ago with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Butch was born January 14, 1943 in Jacksonville, FL to Harold B and Mary Frances Seymour. He moved to Michigan in 1968 and he met his future wife...

Oct 26, 2020

Gloria June Bickle, 85, Constantine, died peacefully at home after a brief illness surrounded by loved ones.

Gloria was born in Three Rivers on June 9, 1935, a daughter of Ernest and Edith (Studebaker) Blade. She attended Three Rivers Schools. On March 25, 1951, she married Richard Bickle in Three Rivers; he preceded her in death September...

Oct 25, 2020

Jacob "Jake" Hershberger Age 59 of Constantine, passed away October 25, 2020 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born November 30, 1960 in Three Rivers, MI a son of Carlton and Kayola (Platz) Hershberger. Jake attended Northridge High School in Middlebury.

On July 17, 1982 he married Sabrina Mabry in Middlebury. Jake was employed as a...

Oct 22, 2020

Allen G Hall, age 72, White Pigeon, passed away October 22, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born December 3, 1947 in Gassaway, WV, a son of Clyde and Nadine (Kelley) Hall. Allen graduated from Gassaway High School in 1965. In 1967 he entered the US Army serving until 1970 as Sergeant, 101st Airborne in Vietnam....

Oct 20, 2020

Shirley Teadt, 77, Three Rivers passed away peacefully surrounded, by her family on October 20, 2020 at Bronson Hospital.

Shirley was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, a daughter of William and Eva (Buehrer) Pitney. She attended Rome City High School graduating in 1961.

Donald J. and Shirley were married May 17, 1968 in Kendallville, Indiana....

Oct 15, 2020

Margaret Ann Baker, 72 of Sturgis, passed away October 15, 2020 in Constantine. Margaret was born in Three Rivers on July 6, 1948, a daughter of Frederick and Christina (Myer) Baker.

She attended Constantine High School, graduating in 1966. After high school, Margaret received an Associate's Degree from Jackson Community College, a Bachelor's Degree in Education from...

Oct 15, 2020

Clarence E. Wentzel of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at the age of 80 after losing his short battle with COVID-19.

Clarence was born in Chicago, IL on May 30, 1940, to father Clarence Julius and mother Mary Bowen. He graduated from Constantine High School in 1957. It was there he met his...

Oct 15, 2020

Margaret (Peg) Mary Connelly (73), of Constantine, passed away October 15, 2020, at her daughter's home, in Kalamazoo.

Margaret was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on March 31, 1947. She is the daughter of James and Pauline (Novak) Raimar.  She graduated from Carrick High School, in Pittsburgh and attended Glen Oaks Community College, in Centreville, MI.  On April...

Oct 13, 2020

Lynna Marie Hassenger

( April 04, 1953 - October 13, 2020 )

Lynna Hassenger passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020. She was born on April 4, 1953 in Columbus, Indiana to Gerald and Alma (Van Est) Perry.

She is survived by her loving husband, Bob Hassenger, children Brad (Shannon) Stahley, Eric (Amanda) Stahley,...

Oct 8, 2020

Earle M. Bontrager, 79 of Centreville, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2020 at his home.  Earle was born in Elkhart County on April 8, 1941, a son of Menno and Lizzie (Miller) Bontrager.  He attended Centreville Schools and went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1960-1963.  On June 4, 1971, he married Melanie I. Malnar in...