Keith Klingensmith, age 88, died on Saturday, March 29, 2025. He was born on May 28, 1936 in Ferndale, Michigan to Arthur Densmore Klingensmith and Gladys Catherine Smith. He grew up in Ferndale before relocating to Three Rivers 20 years ago to be closer to family. On November 9, 1957, Keith married Roberta Jane Dujardin in the Detroit area. Together, …
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Monte Edson, 64
Monte J Edson, age 64, of White Pigeon, died on Feb. 28, 2025 at his home. He was born on July 26, 1960 in Sturgis, the Son of Maynard J and Marilyn (Stubig) Edson. He was a White Pigeon Resident all of his life, and was employed by Gray Brothers in White Pigeon. Monte is survived by his Nephew Matthew …
Read More »Thomas Armstrong, 72
Thomas M. Armstrong, age 72, passed away at his home in Portage, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Saginaw on June 18, 1952, the son of the late Carl and Betty (Martin) Armstrong Sr. Thomas had a passion for learning which led to a career in education. He earned his master’s degree and …
Read More »Lucille Chitwood, 90
Vesta Lucille Chitwood, age 90, entered the heavenly gates on Saturday, March 29, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ellington, Missouri on February 6, 1935 the daughter of Huda and Amy (Madden) Chitwood. She was the middle child in a family of nine. Lucille married T.L. Blackmon of Courtland, Alabama; they were later divorced. She was …
Read More »Lois Zentz, 86
Lois Ann Zentz, age 86, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 24, 1938 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Fred R. and Wilma (Cornell) Patridge, and graduated from Bremen High School. On June 24, 1956, Lois married Jack Zentz, whom she had met in school. …
Read More »Out and About – Week of March 31st
I have finally completed my first week of Cardio Rehab. I was a bit anxious about this experience, because I wasn’t sure what to expect. For those who have spent time in Cardio Rehab, I hope you don’t get bored with me sharing my experience. My sessions consist of three visits a week for a total of twenty-four visits. The …
Read More »Garrett Miller, 81
Garrett Alan Miller, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. He was born June 17, 1943 in Kalamazoo, the son of Lawrence and Sarah (Garnaat) Miller. Raised in his childhood home at 427 Centre Ave., Portage, he graduated from Portage Central High School with the Class of 1963. Garrett did janitorial …
Read More »Richard “Steve” Campbell, 80
Richard Stephen “Steve” Campbell enjoyed every moment of his 80 years, and lived them to their absolute fullest. He passed unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Steve was born on September 24, 1944, in Alexandria, Virginia, a son of John and Louise (Finney) Campbell. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1966, and took part in …
Read More »Benjamin C. Bryant-McDaniels, 4 months
Baby Benjamin passed away in Kalamazoo at Bronson Hospital on Thursday, March 27, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Three Rivers on November 14, 2024, the son of Benjamin B. McDaniels and Isabella C. Clark. Benjamin was the pride of his parents’ life and was a joy and blessing to hold and love. His gentle hands were …
Read More »Glenn Wegner, 69
Glenn Alan Wegner was born on January 10, 1956, in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Charles Wegner and Jeannette (Overmire) Wegner. Glenn went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. He was 69 years old. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1975 and from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science …
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