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Graydon “Don” Fox, 92

Graydon “Don” Clyde Fox passed away at home on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the age of 92. He was born on April 14, 1933, to Helen (Busch) Fox and Marshall Fox Sr. He had two older brothers, Marshall Jr. and Robert. Don grew up in Chicago and graduated from Calumet High School in 1951, then began working at Cooper …

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Virginia Bender, 89

Virginia Lucille Bender, age 89, passed away peacefully at CCMF in Cassopolis, on Friday, August 22, 2025. She was born April 23, 1936 in Hampton, Tennessee to Raymond Dellinger and Victoria (Crabtree). Virginia was preceded in death by both her parents; husbands, William Bender and Faye Eugene Carpenter; sons, David Bender and Dennis Bender; stepson, Ladd Carpenter; grandchildren, Mark Edmisten, …

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Marilyn Farrell, 86

Marilyn Lorraine Farrell, age 86, of Colon, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by her family at Birches AFC in Leonidas. Marilyn was born on February 6, 1939 in Colon, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy Helen (Walters) Perry. She spent the majority of her life in Colon and graduated from Colon …

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Delores Grosskunze, 88

Delores Ardell “Dee” Grosskunze, age 88, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 18, 1937 in Vashti, N.D., the daughter of Jasper L. and Clara B. (Young) Mino, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1955. Dee worked as a …

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Charles Hundt, 73

Charles Hundt, age 73, of Jones, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 16, 2025.  He was born on June 19, 1952. A gentle and adventurous soul, Chuck loved God’s creation—whether casting a line on still waters or exploring the beauty of the open road in an RV. He cherished the simple joys of life and the …

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Robert Dunham II, 65

Robert Wayne Dunham II, age 65, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born September 8, 1959 in Three Rivers, the son of Robert W. Dunham I and Betty (McArthur) Dunham, and graduated with the Class of 1976 from Three Rivers High School, where he was on the wrestling team. Robert worked …

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Beatrice Jones-Taylor, 36

Beatrice Lynn Jones-Taylor, age 36, gained her wings on August 15, 2025. Born on March 29, 1989 in Denver, Colorado, she was the daughter of the late Terry Jones and Gloria Jones (McNeal). She graduated with her high school diploma in 2007 from Emily Griffith, and recently started school at Glen Oaks Community College this past summer to obtain her …

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Kevin Waltke, 58

Kevin R. Waltke, age 58, of Sturgis, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on May 24, 1967 in Coldwater to Joyce (Cooper) Waltke and H. Keith Waltke. Kevin grew up in Sturgis, attending Congress Elementary and Sturgis Middle School, and graduated from Sturgis High School with the Class of 1986. …

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William Odell, 90

William H. “Bill” Odell, age 90, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Sparrow House Senior Living in Sturgis. Born on March 26, 1935 in South Bend, he was the son of the late Clarence and Frances (Henkel) Odell. Bill spent his early years in South Bend and was a proud graduate of …

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The History & Mystery of Three Rivers

South Douglas Avenue continued – Block 700 to end Between Hill and Swartz Streets in 1954, #717 William Roberts, wife Thelma ch: James, Clarence, Jack, John, William Jr. and The Bill Robert’s Excavating, Grading, Gravel & Building Moving Co.  1968 lists #703 Frank Bogash (partner Savery & Bogash – Firestone Dealer Store), wife Jean. #709 Robert Hradsky (Armstrong Machine Works), …

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