Obituary Listing

Oct 7, 2020

Robert L. Bidelman, Sr., 82 of Marcellus, passed away on October 7, 2020 at his home. He was born in Newago County, MI on March 3, 1938, a son of Rolland and Mildred (Romans) Bidelman.

He received his education from Three Rivers Public Schools. Robert was previously married to Mary Jane Allen Wise; she preceded him in...

Sep 22, 2020

Janet L. Pashby, 72 of Lansing, passed away on September 22, 2020 at her home. Janet was born in Three Rivers on July 2, 1948, a daughter of Glenn and Eleanor (Skelton) Pashby. She graduated from Constantine High School in 1966 and attended Michigan State University. She retired as a secretary for Wilcox Company, Lansing and previously worked for...

Sep 18, 2020

James "Dan" Clark, 58 of Fish Lake, Sturgis, passed away September 18, 2020 at his home. Dan was born in Three Rivers on February 18, 1962, a son of James and Willa Mae "Toots" (Parker) Clark. He attended Centreville Schools, graduating in 1981.

On September 18, 1982, he married Sherrie Pokorny in Three Rivers. Dan worked for...

Sep 18, 2020

Harold Lee Tilford, Sr., 91, of Three Rivers, passed away September 18, 2020 at his home. He was born in Clinton, IN on April 25, 1929, a son of George and Vira (Gilbert) Tilford. On May 17, 1952, he married Jeanette "Jean" Maggert in Elkhart.

Harold worked as Department Manager at Syndicate Systems in Middlebury, retiring in...

Sep 14, 2020

Rebecca L. Back, 63 of Centreville, passed away on September 14, 2020 at her home. Becky was born in Midland on October 13, 1956, a daughter of Ronald Rowe, Sr. and Irene Waid. She graduated from Sturgis High School in 1975. On November 21, 1987, she married Larry Back in Sturgis; he preceded her in death on August 22,...

Sep 9, 2020

Richard "Dick" Hoehner, 88 of Lake Templene, passed away September 9, 2020 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Dick was born in Mayville, MI on February 19, 1932, a son of Edmund and Rose (Leonhardt) Hoehner. He graduated from Walled Lake High School in 1950. Dick attended Western Michigan University for two years before being drafted into the U.S. Army during...

Sep 2, 2020

Samuel Burton Carper, 84 of Three Rivers, and formerly Centreville and Constantine, passed away September 2, 2020 at his home. He was born in White Pigeon on August 15, 1936, a son of Payson and Bessie (Bowman) Carper. He attended White Pigeon schools and went on to serve in the U.S. Army for 8 years.

On March...

Sep 2, 2020

Robert L. Warner, Sr., 85, Union, MI, died Wednesday, September 2nd, at his home. Robert was born in Anderson, IN on December 8, 1934, a son of Chester and Irene (Anthony) Warner. He graduated from Ervin School in Kokomo, IN

Robert married Jean Grandorf on March 23, 1956 in New Carlisle, IN. She preceded him in death...

Sep 2, 2020

Eunice R. Rockwell Outman, 91, Constantine, passed away September 2, 2020 at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. Eunice was born in Union on November 18, 1928, a daughter of Joseph and Ida (Yoder) Bucher. She attended Bristol and Constantine Schools, graduating in 1950. After, she received her associates degree in accounting from Glen Oaks.

Eunice...

Aug 25, 2020

Warren G."Boz" Latislaw, 97 of Constantine, passed away August 25, 2020 at his home.  Boz was born in Benton Harbor on May 24, 1923, a son of William and Elsie (Peters) Latislaw.  He attended Zion Benton Schools in Illinois, graduating in 1941.  After school, Boz went on to serve in the United States Navy.  On March 28, 1953, he...

Aug 15, 2020

Terry L. Ware, 67 of Constantine, passed away August 15, 2020 at his home. Terry was born in Three Rivers on October 28, 1952, a son of Harry and Freda (Hawn) Ware. He attended Three Rivers Schools. On June 12, 1971, he married Peggy Knauss in Constantine.

Terry was a general manager of the cargo division for...

Aug 3, 2020

Wilma H. Peterson, 93 formerly of Lake Templene, passed away August 3, 2020 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Portage. Wilma was born in Holland, MI on April 30, 1927, a daughter of Hendrick and Anna Groeneveld. On May 9, 1953, she married Louis E. Peterson in Grand Rapids; he preceded her in death on February 9, 2013.

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Jul 19, 2020

Marie E. Zinsmaster, 93 of Centreville, passed away on July 19, 2020 at her home. Marie was born in South Bend on April 17, 1927, a daughter of Bailey and Lillly (Crabtree) Murphy. She graduated from Washington High School, South Bend, in 1945. She later attended Glen Oaks Community College. On November 27, 1948, she married Clarence Pianowski in...

Jul 17, 2020

Robert John (Bobby) Hawkins, 65, of Centreville, MI, formerly of Constantine, passed away Friday, July 17th, at Ascension Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo. Robert was born in Sturgis on December 13, 1954, a son of Junior and Marjorie (Westphal) Hawkins.

Robert was a graduate of the Adapt Day Program. He enjoyed fire trucks, school buses, and carousels, especially riding...

Jul 8, 2020

Gina M. Wagner, 59 of Constantine, went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.  Gina was born in Lansing on April 8, 1961, a daughter of Jack and Barbara (Montgomery) Russell.

Gina graduated from Charlotte High School in 1979 and Olivet College in 1986, where she received a Bachelor's...

Jun 29, 2020

Larry Junior Rink Age 75

Three Rivers, formerly of Constantine

went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 29, 2020. Larry passed away at Grace Healthcare of Three Rivers.

He was born in Goshen, IN on February 21, 1945, and attended Constantine High School. On July 4, 1964 he married Jeanie...

Jun 14, 2020

Raymond W. White, 45 of Three Rivers, passed away June 14, 2020 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  Ray was born in Kalamazoo on May 27, 1975, a son of Raymond L. White and Donna Sue Hann.  He attended Three Rivers Public Schools.  Ray previously worked at Aquatics in Three Rivers for 13 years before obtaining his CDL and...

Jun 14, 2020

George E. Black, 87 of Constantine, passed away on June 14, 2020. George was born in New Troy, MI on October 4, 1932, a son of Charles and Katherine Black. He graduated from New Troy High School. In April of 1964, he married Charlene Ichorn. George retired from Pioneer in Constantine after 30 years of employment. He also previously...

Jun 11, 2020

Edward Lee McKee, age 54 of Three Rivers formerly of Constantine,

passed away Thursday, June 11th, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.

He was born in Hammond, IN on December 24, 1965, a son Donna (Perrin) McKee and Afton John McKee.

Ed worked as a shift manager at Wendy's in Three Rivers....

Jun 10, 2020

Sharon A. Nash, 74 of Portage and formerly of Centreville, passed away on June 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Sharon was born on June 23, 1945 in Washington DC, a daughter of Paul and Gertrude (Wedding) Sloan. She attended Centreville Schools, graduating in 1963. Sharon also received her Associate's Degree in Business Management from Davenport...