Obituaries
Obituary: Marie Eileen Blackmer
Marie Eileen Blackmer of Mission, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the age of 85, surrounded by her family.Marie was born on October 25, 1938, to Donald J. and Mathilda M. Flynn, and grew up in…
Obituary: Thomas Scot Mickle
Thomas Scot Mickle passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024. He was 68 years old. He was preceded in death by his father Thomas Mickle, his mother Joan Mickle and a sister Debra (Mark) Coveart. He is survived by a…
Obituary: Peter Lenzo, 68
Peter Lenzo died peacefully at home after bravely facing decades of seizures and their repercussions while still managing to live and love to the fullest and to transform his intellect and heart and soul into beautiful and meaningful art. He…
Obituary: Dolores Agnes Rohloff
Dolores Agnes Rohloff, born in Detroit, MI, on August 17, 1932, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved daughter of Raymond and Dorothy (Pilbeam) Selkirk. Dolores will be…
Obituary: Donn Matthew Wiley
Donn Matthew Wiley passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on October 8, 2024 at his home in Allegan, MI. Born June 21, 1939 in Allegan, he was the son of the late William and Earline (Counterman) Wiley. Donn…
Obituary: Joyce Arlene Miles (Pittner)
Joyce Arlene Miles (Pittner), a beacon of love and friendship, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, in Allegan, Michigan, at the age of 90. Born on June 18, 1934, in Plainwell, MI, Joyce lived a life marked by devotion…
Obituary: Margaret Jean Vander Vere
AUGUST 4, 1934 – SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 Margaret Jean Vander Vere, left this world at the remarkable age of ninety. Diagnosed with dementia and pre-Alzheimer’s in 1999, Margaret approached her diagnosis like she approached life — with determination, humor, and…
Obituary: Sherry Nan Townsend
Sherry Nan Townsend, age 74 of Constantine, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at her home. She was born May 17, 1950 in Springfield, IL a daughter of Frank and Laura (Jones) Townsend. Sherry graduated from Marcellus High School in 1968. She…
Obituary: M. Virginia Hirshey
M. Virginia Hirshey, 100, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Birch Meadows Senior Care. She was born January 13, 1924 in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Ernest and Mary (Kedlac) Johnson. Virginia loved to do crafts…
Obituary: Delwin Keith Buckhold
Delwin Keith Buckhold, 93, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024. And as to his wishes cremation has taken place. He was born in Sturgis on July 14, 1931 the son of Delmore Lewis and Dorothy May (Clipfell)…
Obituary: Richard Allen Metty
Richard Allen Metty, 80, of Three Rivers, who impacted many lives in the county through his work in security at the St. Joseph County Courthouse, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Three Rivers Health. He was born September 23,…
Obituary: Nancy Lee Blodgett
Nancy Lee Blodgett, a resident of Albion, peacefully passed away on Oct. 3, 2024 at the age of 89. She is survived by her loving husband, Ken, and their children: Mary Spencer, LeAnn (Ron) Hugeback, Dean Blodgett, and Dan (Kristine)…
Obituary: Jill Anita Kidder
Jill Anita Kidder, age 73, lost her battle with cancer Oct. 6, 2024, at Bronson Battle Creek surrounded by loved ones. She was born to John and Helen Alexander on April 16, 1951, in Marshall, MIichigan. Jill graduated from Marshall…
Obituary: Stanley Duane Sommer “Stan”
Stanley Duane Sommer “Stan” age 83 of Albion passed away Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Ascension Borgess hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born Sept. 28, 1941, in Albion the son of Oscar and Leona (Rustenholtz) Sommer. Stan was preceded in…
Obituary: Allen Wayne Campbell
Allen Wayne Campbell, 62, passed away in his own home, surrounded by people he loved in Farwell, Michigan, on Friday, September 27th at 3:45 am. Allen’s heart was full and overflowed on all that knew him. Allen was always accompanied by…
Obituary: Kathryn ‘Kit’ Lane
Kathryn ‘Kit’ Lane was lovingly welcomed into Heaven gates on Oct. 1, 2024, following years of courageously battling Parkinson’s disease.Kit was born Friday, Oct. 13, 1939 to Mabel and Lawrence Erickson. She would grow up telling everyone that Friday the…
Obituary: Mrs. Charmel Wright
Mrs. Charmel Wright, 87, of LaFayette, died Monday, September 23, 2024, at Riverside Healthcare Center, Covington, GA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Vines Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Jerone Fannin…
Obituary: Mrs. Linda Gail Wilkes
Mrs. Linda Gail Wilkes, 64, of Wadley died Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at East Alabama Medical Center. Opelika. Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Wadley at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Pastor William…
Obituary: The Reverend Roger L. Sassaman
The Reverend Roger L. Sassaman, 81, of Goshen, Indiana and Centreville, Michigan, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, pastor, and friend, was called to his heavenly home on the Festival of Saint Michael and All Angels, Sunday, September 29, 2024 in…
Obituary: Helen Vienna Haley
Helen Vienna Haley, 74, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born September 15, 1950 in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Virginia (Dixon) Fitzhugh, and graduated from…
