Obituary Listing

Oct 8, 2016

Margaret Ann Shears, 79, of Centreville, MI, died October 08, 2016, at Fairview Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre. She was born February 25, 1937 in Wheeler, MI, a daughter of KD and Ruth Ann (Vought) Young. She attended schools in Three Rivers and married Lewis Junior Shears on January 15, 1954 in Centreville. Margaret worked at Fairview Nursing Home, Dr. Dentons,...

Sep 19, 2016

Khankham Luangrath, age 62, Sturgis, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at his home.

He was born in Vientiane, Laos on June 25, 1954, to Feune and Peing Luangrath.

An area resident since 1981, Khankham worked at Glen Oaks Community College, Sturgis Foundry Corporation for 20 years, and Pennzoni Display in Sturgis since 2006. He...

Sep 11, 2016

Jessie L. (Skip) Perry, age 76, of White Pigeon, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016, at her home in Mottville after a long battle with COPD and rheumatoid arthritis. She was lovingly cared for at home for the past many years by her devoted husband, Dennis. Mrs. Perry was born on February 8, 1940, in North Branch, Michigan to...

Sep 11, 2016

Katherine Lucille Betcher, age 90, of Burr Oak, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016at Dear Country AFC where she has been a resident for the past 11 years. She was born in Sturgis on June 12, 1926, a daughter of Albert and Eva (Wolgamon) Baze. Katherine attended Coldwater Schools. She married William 'Bill' Betcher; he preceded her in death on...

Sep 9, 2016

Robert Fellows, 94, Centreville Whenever you asked Bob how he was doing, he always replied, "I'm still kicking". Well, he departed Fairview Nursing & Rehabilitation on September 9, 2016 and now he's "still kicking" with his Savior Jesus. Bob was born Charles Wright, in South Bend, Indiana, on 4-29-1922, to Harry and Florence Wright. Five months later, he was given...

Sep 8, 2016

Alverta E. Preston, age 84, Constantine, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Bowman Place, Three Rivers. She was born in Sherman Township on July 18, 1932, a daughter of Fletcher and Anna (Dennis) Mercer. Alverta graduated from Constantine High School in 1950. On July 28, 1950, she married Roy A. Preston at the Constantine Lutheran Church. He preceded her...

Aug 25, 2016

Gwynn Jane Schrader, age 92, Centreville, passed away August 25, 2016. She was born in Gary, IN on June 29, 1924, a daughter of Charles and Pearl (Hillel) Walsh. Gwynn graduated from Griffith High School in 1942. On November 17, 1945 she married Dale R. Schrader in Highland, IN. He preceded her in death June 1, 2011. Gwynn served her...

Aug 21, 2016

Clyde Lowler, age 70, Constantine, died August 21, 2016 at his home. He was born May 13, 1946 in Trenton, MI a son of Clyde and Mertle (Schout) Lowler. Clyde graduated from Grosse Ile High School and Western Michigan University University. On August 17, 1968 he married Susan L. Pauline in Grand Rapids. Clyde served as Constantine Middle School guidance...

Aug 20, 2016

Cheryl A. Bradford, age 61, Mottville, passed away August 20, 2016 in Traverse City. Cheryl was born February 28, 1955 in Elkhart, a daughter of Max and Clara (Akin) Burkey. She graduated from Constantine High School in 1973. On October 12, 1974 Cheryl married Howard E. Bradford in Pacific Grove, CA. She enjoyed camping, fishing, dune buggy's and boating, and...

Aug 18, 2016

Margaret "Muggs" Davenport, age 80, Centreville, Passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016, at Riverview Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Three Rivers on October 22, 1935, a daughter of Raymond and Helen (Burrow) Watkins. Muggs graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1953. On December 4, 1953, she married James Davenport in Centreville. He preceded her in death October...

Aug 16, 2016

Marie Ann Hassenger, age 62, Centreville, Passed away August 16, 2016. She was born in Three Rivers on September 28, 1953, a daughter of Stanley and Lois (Smith) Hassenger. She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1972 and went on to earn her Associate's Degree at Glen Oaks Community College and Southwestern Michigan College. Marie previously worked at Kmart...

Aug 1, 2016

David M. Coblentz, 78, of Nottawa On August 1, 2016, David M. Coblentz, age 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior and entered into Glory after a long fight of failing health. He was surrounded by his family at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. He had a zeal for life and never complained about his many health...

Aug 1, 2016

Meri Ann Laughman, age 50 of Constantine, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born October 1, 1965 in Dallas, TX, a daughter of Benjamin and Joan (Taylor) Starkweather. She attended Edwardsburg schools. On April 6, 1990 she married Terry Laughman in Constantine. Meri attended Trinity Missionary Church and Three Rivers Bible Church....

Aug 1, 2016

Karl Galen Callender Sr., age 68, of Constantine, died August 01, 2016, at Three Rivers Health Hospital. He was born December 28, 1947, a son of George and Alice (Bennett) Callender. On July 7, 1993 Karl married Janelle Ripke in Louisville, KY. He worked at Owens-Classic and Leland Engineering prior to working as a door builder at Haulmark Industries in...

Jul 26, 2016

Brandi Baird Simon Age 61 San Luis Obispo, CA Passed away peacefully, Tuesday July 26, 2016 at her home. She was born September 13, 1954 in Sturgis, MI a daughter of Jacob and June (Hood) Bontrager. Brandi enjoyed puzzles, family, friends and having all her grandchildren together. Surviving are her father Jacob Bontrager, Constantine, Husband Wayne Simon, San Luis Obispo,...

Jul 25, 2016

Charles D. Walton, age 94, of Nottawa, died July 25, 2016 at Three Rivers Health. He was born December 26, 1921 in Hitchcock, South Dakota a son of George and Loa (Hagerty) Walton. He graduated from Bronson High School in 1940 and married Barbara Walter November 14, 1952 in Coldwater. She preceded him in death May 3, 2013. Charles owned...

Jul 22, 2016

Grace Dorothea Smith, 82, White Pigeon, MI On October 7, 1933, Grace Dorothea "Dot" Smith was born on the family farm in McKamie, Arkansas, to Ples and Era (Edwards) Lewis. Her mom chuckled when she scanned Grace's birth certificate. Her date of birth was reported as October 6, 1933, "I know when my children were born." Grace had many fond...

Jul 20, 2016

Michael Goudy, age 57, of Three Rivers, died July 20, 2016 at his home following a brief illness. He was born January 25, 1959 in Sturgis, a son of Charles and Mary (Osborn) Goudy. Mike graduated from Constantine High School in 1977. He was employed at Harders Auto Service during high school, and for the past 37 years at Lozier...

Jul 3, 2016

Janet (Breece) Jarratt Age 84 Centreville Passed away July 3, 2016 at her home. She was born February 14, 1932 in Cassopolis a daughter of Raimond and Kathryn (Simpson) Breece Sr. Janet graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1950. On February 25, 1951 she married Duane Jarratt Sr. in Three Rivers. He preceded her in death February 15, 2009....

Jun 28, 2016

Paul H Arnold, age 92 of Three Rivers, formerly of Constantine, died Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Fairview Living Centre in Centreville. He was born in Constantine on January 29, 1924, a son of John and Jennie (Benson) Arnold. On August 27, 1944, Paul married Phyllis Wright in Pierceton, IN. She preceded him in death on December 15, 1997. Paul...