Larry M. Sweet
Jul 20, 2009
Larry Michael Sweet, age 45 of Constantine passed away Monday, July 20th, 2009 following a water sport accident. He was born in Battle Creek on May 18, 1964, a son of Jerry and Sandra (Burke) Sweet. Larry graduated from Centreville High School in 1982. On May 4, 1985 he married Dawn Wahl in Three Rivers. They were later divorced. Larry...
Olive Frye
Jul 19, 2009
Olive Frye, age 59 Constantine, MI passed away Sunday, July 19th, 2009 at home. Olive was born in Hindman, Kentucky on April 6, 1950, a daughter of Miles P. and Gladys (Perkins) Blackburn. On January 29, 1988 she married Leon Frye in South Milford, Indiana. Olive was a member of Faith Finders Church in Constantine and took pride in cleaning...
Penny M. (Trudell) Herrington
Jul 11, 2009
Penny M. (Trudell) Herrington, age 55 Redford-Marine City, MI passed away Saturday, July 11th, 2009 in Nottawa, MI while visiting family. Penny was born in St. Clair, MI on May 16, 1954, a daughter of Stanley and Ruth (Schutt) Trudell. Penny graduated from Marine City High School in 1972 and attended St. Clair County Community College. On June 7, 1974...
Vance Richard Arnett
Jul 2, 2009
Vance Richard Arnett, age 79 Constantine, left us early July 2nd, 2009 due to complications from a stroke suffered on June 17th. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on October 13, 1929, a son of the late John and Della (Vance) Arnett. He lived most of his life in Constantine and graduated from Constantine High School in 1948. He...
Dorotha E. Hazel
Jun 22, 2009
Dorotha Ellen Hazel, age 92 of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, June 22nd, 2009 at the Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. She was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on December 17, 1916, the daughter of Harry and Myrtle (Kennedy) Chadwick. Dorotha graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1934 and attended the Indianapolis Central Business College. On July 2, 1938...
Leo David Bischoff
Jun 19, 2009
Leo David Bischoff, age 59 of White Pigeon, Mottville Twp., passed away Friday, June 19th, 2009 at the Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN. He was born in Ottawa Lake, MI on May 3, 1950, a son of Lyle James and Joseanna (Cox) Bischoff. Leo graduated from Whiteford HS in 1968, and graduated in 1972 from Ferris State University where...
Helen M. Frye
Jun 14, 2009
Helen Marie Frye, age 74 Centreville passed away Sunday, June 14th, 2009 at Three Rivers Health. She was born in Sturgis, on June 23, 1934, a daughter of Clayton and Anna (Edler) Melchi. Helen graduated from Sturgis High School in 1952 where she participated in cheer leading. On June 7, 1952 she married Wellington Frye in Sturgis. He preceded her...
Dana (Dan) Horvath
Jun 14, 2009
Dana Steven Horvath, Sr., age 63 White Pigeon, MI formerly of South Bend, IN passed away Sunday, June 14th, 2009 at his home when he lost his valiant fight with cancer. Dan was born in South Bend, on March 3, 1946, a son of the late Steven J and LaRayne A. (King ) Horvath. Dan graduated from Washington High School...
Helen M. Frye
Jun 14, 2009
Helen Marie Frye, age 74 Centreville passed away Sunday, June 14th, 2009 at Three Rivers Health. She was born in Sturgis, on June 23, 1934, a daughter of Clayton and Anna (Edler) Melchi. Helen graduated from Sturgis High School in 1952 where she participated in cheer leading. On June 7, 1952 she married Wellington Frye in Sturgis. He preceded her...
Freda Mae Ware
Jun 8, 2009
Freda Mae Ware, age 82 of Constantine, MI, passed away Monday, June 8th, 2009 at her home. She was born in Cromwell, Indiana on January 31, 1927, a daughter of George and Ethel Marie (Smith) Hawn. On June 16, 1950 she married Harry Junior Ware in Constantine. He preceded her in death January 24, 2008. Freda enjoyed camping and spending...
Roy Daniel Singer
May 30, 2009
Roy Daniel Singer, age 89 of Mendon, passed away Saturday, May 30th, 2009 at the Fairview Living Centre in Centreville. He was born in Butternut, Wisconsin on July 24, 1919, a son of Daniel and Evangeline (Ochempaugh) Singer. Roy graduated from Benton Harbor High School and attended a year of Junior College. He worked as an electrical engineer at Whirpool...
Andrew (Andy) Charles Smith
May 25, 2009
Andrew (Andy) Charles Smith, age 36 of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, May 25th, 2009 at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Andrew was born in Three Rivers on January 4, 1973. He attended both Constantine and Niles Schools, and was most recently employed at Vaupell in Constantine. Andrew is the son of Suzanne Smith and the grandson of Valeta...
Darrell R. Curtis
May 24, 2009
Darrell R. Curtis, age 72 of Constantine, passed away Sunday, May 24th, 2009 at his home. He was born in Buttler Township, MI on April 20, 1937, a son of Lloyd W. and Margaret (Lampman) Curtis. Darrell graduated from Quincy High School in 1956 an served in the US Army. On November 12, 1966 he married Erma Birkey in Coldwater....
Patricia Ann Carper
May 22, 2009
Patricia Ann Carper, age 68, Constantine passed away Friday, May 22nd, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Marcellus, on April 1, 1941, a daughter of Samuel R. and Lucille (Landis) Hartzell. Pat moved to Constantine at 5 years of age, and attended Constantine Schools. On March 25, 1958 she married Samuel B. Carper...
Hunter Allen Mosher
May 16, 2009
Hunter Allen Mosher, age 5 of Jones, MI, passed away Saturday, May 16th, 2009 following complications from surgery. He was born in Constantine on July 25, 2003, a son of Christopher G. and Erin (Sullivan) Mosher. Hunter attended Mrs. Dahms Young 5's class at Eastside School. He enjoyed playing with snakes and mushroom hunting. Hunter also loved spending time with...
Florence M. Rumsey
May 5, 2009
Florence M. Rumsey,age 95 of Centreville, passed away Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 at the Birch Adult Foster Care in Leonidas. She was born in Porter Twp., MI on November 16, 1913, a daughter of Ruban and Lena (Mallo) Van Selous. Florence graduated from Constantine High School in 1931 and attended the South Bend College of Commerce. On February 20, 1935...
Virginia L. Wyman
Apr 27, 2009
Virginia L Wyman, beloved Wife, Mother and Sister, passed away early in the morning of April 27, 2009 after battling cancer for the past year. Virginia was born on December, 11 1941 and lived in Constantine, Michigan. She is the daughter of Read and Gwendolyn Langworthy. Virginia valued education and was an excellent student; she graduated from Constantine High School...
Brad K. Ballard
Apr 22, 2009
Brad K. Ballard, age 60 of Nottawa,passed away Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 at his home following a short illness. He was born in Sturgis on February 16, 1949, a son of Murray and Wava M. (Parsons) Ballard. Brad attended Centreville High School. From 1968 until 1970 he served in the US Army and later in the National Guard. Brad worked...
Harold W. Birkhold
Apr 19, 2009
Harold W. "Hal" Birkhold, Jr., age 63 of Kansas City, MO passed away Sunday, April 19th, 2009 in Excelsior Springs, MO. He was born in Three Rivers on September 30, 1945, the son of Harold W. and Ellen (Campbell) Birkhold Sr. Hal graduated from Centreville High School in 1963 and received his Bachelors Degree from Ferris State University in 1967....
Ronald Russell Droke
Apr 16, 2009
Ronald R. Droke, age 70, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, April 16th, 2009 at the Three Rivers Health Hospital. He was born in Syracuse, IN on April 23, 1938, one of nine children born to Chester and Carrie (Knight) Droke. On November 13, 1998 Ron married Carol (Barfell) Smith in Centreville. He worked at Peterson Springs in Three Rivers...
