Ronald Coleman Towner
Dec 16, 2009
Ronald Coleman Towner, age 77 of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 at home. He was born on July 17, 1932 in South Bend, IN, a son of Leslie R. Towner of Homer, IL and Myrtle James Harvey of Dowagiac, MI. Ron was originally from Indianapolis, IN where he worked for Hoosier Bearing as a salesman and for...
Emily S. Bates
Dec 11, 2009
Emily S. Bates, age 96, Three Rivers, died Friday, December 11th, 2009 at the Riverview Manor Nursing Home in Three Rivers. She was born in Roanoke, IL on March 27, 1913, a daughter of Ludvig "Louis" and Sophie (Roehn) Noe. On August 29, 1943 she married Emery Bates. He preceded her in death December 28, 1987. Emily worked at the...
William Lytle
Nov 23, 2009
William "Bill" Lee Lytle, age 70 of Constantine, passed away Monday, November 23rd, 2009 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in White Pigeon on January 13, 1939, a son of Charles and Velta (Hursh) Lytle. On April 29, 1972 he married Linda Alice Doll. Bill worked in housekeeping at Blodgett Hospital for 26 years, retiring in 1995....
Goldie A. (Butler) Hernandez
Nov 21, 2009
Goldie Alice Hernandez, age 71 of Centreville, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2009 at her home. Goldie was born in Allegan on September 1, 1938, a daughter of Merritt and Goldie (Failor) Butler. She graduated from Three Rivers High School. Goldie married Kenneth Watson in 1956, he preceded her in death in 1970. On July 17, 1980 she married Fidencio...
Ruby A. Boughtin Stanton
Nov 16, 2009
Ruby Anna Boughtin Stanton, age 101 of Centreville passed away Monday, November 16th, 2009 at the Fairview Living Centre in Centreville. Ruby was born in Warren, Indiana on February 26, 1908, a daughter of John and Lillie M. (Felton) Dutton. On August 14, 1927 she married Louie Boughtin in Warren, IN. He preceded her in death July , 1952. On...
Barbara Jean May
Nov 13, 2009
Barbara Jean May, age 73 of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, November 13th, 2009 at her home, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Three Rivers on March 1, 1936, a daughter of the late Charles and Gaynell (Bryson) Johnson. Barb worked at Drake Casket Company in Constantine for 15 years. Barbara enjoyed crochet, especially making Christmas...
Gerald Lee Millirans
Nov 8, 2009
Gerald Lee Millirans, age 74 of Amarillo, TX and formerly of Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, following a long illness. He was born June 7, 1935 in Martin, MI, to Lawson and Gertrude Millirans, As one of eleven children, he attended Martin schools. Gerald married Shirley Ann Cook in 1958, they were united...
Lyle R. Merritt
Nov 6, 2009
Lyle Richard Merritt age 95 of Constantine, MI passed away Friday, November 6th, 2009 at the Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. He was born in Constantine on December 28, 1913, a son of Frank and Inez (Sawyer) Merritt. He attended school in Constantine. On May 28, 1938 he married Evelyn Maynard in Benton Harbor, she preceded him in...
Violet Pearl Hahn
Oct 21, 2009
Violet Pearl Hahn, age 96 of Mottville, Violet P. Hahn, age 96, of Mottville, passed away Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at the Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. She was born in Portage, PA on July 7, 1913, a daughter of Joseph K. and Savannah (Griffith) Adams. On November 28. 1930 she married Raymond Hahn in Cumberland, MD. He...
George L. Chorba
Oct 3, 2009
George L. "Sonny" Chorba, Jr., age 62 of Jones, passed away Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, following injuries sustained in a mowing accident. He was born in Niles on July 9, 1947, a son of George and Harriett (Everman) Chorba, Sr. Sonny graduated from Constantine High School. He worked as a truck driver at Postle...
Edith M. Sprunger
Oct 2, 2009
Heaven received a precious package on Friday, October 2nd, 2009. Edith passed through Heaven??s Golden Gates, sent special delivery from her home while surrounded by her loving family, and was received by a large waiting crowd. She was born in Constantine on October 1, 1919, a daughter of William and Alice (Parris) Harshbarger. Edith attended Quaker Street School. On July...
Margaret C. Wall
Sep 30, 2009
Margaret C. Wall, age 93 of Lainsburg, MI and formerly of Constantine, passed away Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 at Wynwood of Meridian. She was born in Eureka, IL on January 25, 1916, a daughter of Jacob Ludvig and Sophie (Roehn) Noe. Margaret graduated from Constantine High School. Margaret was married to Jack Wall for over 49 years. He preceded her...
Judy K. Wolkins
Sep 30, 2009
Judy Kay Wolkins, age 64 of White Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 at the Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. She was born in Elkhart, IN on September 9, 1945, a daughter of Amos and Gladys (Whitehead) Conner. Judy attended Constantine Schools and was a member of the Mottville Bible Church. On August 5, 1966 she married...
Margaret C. Wall
Sep 30, 2009
Margaret C. Wall, age 93 of Lainsburg, MI and formerly of Constantine, passed away Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 at Wynwood of Meridian. She was born in Eureka, IL on January 25, 1916, a daughter of Jacob Ludvig and Sophie (Roehn) Noe. Margaret graduated from Constantine High School. Margaret was married to Jack Wall for over 49 years. He preceded her...
Hun Chorn
Sep 22, 2009
Hun Chorn Keo, age 64 of Constantine, passed away Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in Cambodia, on August 6, 1945, a daughter of Hum and Tyea (Soy) Chorn. In April of 1969 she married Roeuth Keo in Cambodia. Surviving are her husband Roeuth Keo, Constantine, daughters Reath (Andres) Torres of Goshen,...
Delores Kinney
Sep 19, 2009
Delores Elaine Kinney, age 76 of Constantine, passed away Saturday, September 19th, 2009 at her home. Dee was born in Sturgis, MI on May 24, 1933, a daughter of William and Violet (Harder) Root. On May 2, 1953 she married Elwood Kinney in LaGrange. IN. They recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. Delores worked at Wade electric and was a...
Elaine Lanny Bullard-Mathis
Sep 16, 2009
Elaine Grace (Lanny) Bullard-Mathis, age 57 of Constantine, passed away Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 at her home. Lanny was born in Lansing, MI on July 14, 1952, a daughter of Keith L. and Phyllis Lee (Haskell) Bullard. She graduated from Harrison High School in 1970 and attended Mid Michigan Community College receiving certification as a Nursing Assistant. On November 5,...
James L. Adams
Sep 14, 2009
James L. Adams, Jr., age 76 of Centreville, MI, passed away Monday, September 14th, 2009 at his home. He was born in Kalamazoo on July 20, 1933, a son of James L. and Thelma (Huber) Adams Sr. Jim graduated from Centreville High School in 1952 and attended Michigan State University. On May 2, 1953 he married Marilyn Stumpf in Three...
Vicki Lynn Vankirk
Sep 3, 2009
Vicki Lynn VanKirk, age 47 Centreville, passed away into the loving arms of her heavenly Father, Thursday, September 3rd, 2009. Vicki was born in Chicago, IL, on April 23, 1962, a daughter of William and Audrey (Mesch) VanKirk. Vicki was a member of Fish Lake Bible Church. She loved life and her family very much. Surviving are her sisters Rose...
Evelyn May Merritt
Sep 2, 2009
Evelyn May Merritt age 94 of Constantine, passed away Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 at her home. She was born in Benton Harbor, MI on June 16, 1915, the daughter of Henry and Lillie (Clark) Maynard. Evelyn graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1935. On On May 28, 1938 she married Lyle Merritt in Benton Harbor, MI. Evelyn worked as...
