Obituary Listing

Oct 28, 2016

Martha Marie 'Tillie' Mann, age 80, of White Pigeon, passed away October 28, 2016 at her home. She was born February 17, 1936 in Plainwell a daughter of Floyd and Addie (Swihart) Kussmaul. On July 7, 1953 Tillie married Harold C. Mann in Centreville. He preceded her in death August 8, 2007. Tillie was a devoted and loving wife, mother...

Oct 26, 2016

Glema Eleanor Hochstetler, 92, Nottawa, died October 26, 2016, her home. She was born on February 07, 1924 in East Gilead, MI, a daughter of Charles and Nellie (Stout) Preston. Glema graduated from Centreville High School in 1942. On October 4, 1947 she married Carl Hochstetler in Centreville. He preceded her in death August 19, 1996. She worked as Rosie...

Oct 23, 2016

Barbara Ann Lambdin, age 64, of White Pigeon Twp., died Sunday October 23, 2016 at Borgess-Pipp Hospital in Plainwell. She was born March 10, 1952 in Clarksville, TN, a daughter of George and Leala (Rye) Ray. Barbara enjoyed gardening, knitting, cooking, and caring for her family. Surviving are her daughter Tesa Rance, Kalamazoo, son Paul (Sarah) Webb, White Pigeon, George...

Oct 23, 2016

Kiyana Kyree McNeal, age 4, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at her home. She was born in Kalamazoo on January 30, 2012, a daughter of Jacey McNeal Wolkins and Gerald Johnson. Kiyana was her mom's shadow. She loved to sing and dance and loved learning new things. She was most recently learning to play the keyboard and...

Oct 22, 2016

Lydia Marie Martin, 91, White Pigeon, MI died October 22, 2016, at her home. She was born on August 20, 1925 in Columbia City, IN, a daughter of George and Ethel (Smith) Hawn. On February 21, 1948 Lydia married Cleo Martin in Columbia City, IN. He preceded her in death December 30, 2006. She worked at Door Products in Burr...

Oct 19, 2016

William "Bill" C. Dobrowolski, age 66, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at his home. Bill was born in Three Rivers on March 27, 1950, a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Darish) Dobrowolski. He graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1968 and went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree and Teaching Certificate from the University of Detroit. Bill later...

Oct 9, 2016

Lois Alene Lucas, 82, of Constantine, MI, died October 09, 2016, at Three Rivers Health. She was born October 12, 1933 in Centreville a daughter of Robert and Ida (Dimmick) Hughes. Lois graduated from Constantine High School in 1953. On July 30, 1955 she married Dale Lucas at Messiah Lutheran Church in Constantine. Lois worked in the banking industry retiring...

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....