Gary Glenn Rifenberg, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Three Rivers Health surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 11, 1944 in Three Rivers, the son of Glenn and Velma “Peggy” Rifenberg, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1962. Gary furthered his education at Albion College graduating …

Russell Wayne Zimlich, a longtime resident of Three Rivers and former resident of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born on February 22,1953 in Dearborn to Alden J and Doreen (Richardson) Zimlich. Russ was the middle of three children. Russ graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1971. During school …

Sandra Leigh Jones, age 74, of Jones, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at South Bend Memorial Hospital after complications from a tragic fall. Surrounded by her three daughters, family, and friends, she was lovingly cared for in her final days. She left this world boldly just like she lived it! Born on October 1, 1951 in Fort Worth, Texas, …

Bruce Barton Monroe, age 76, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 3, 1949 in Three Rivers, the son of William R. “Bill” and Beverly “Jane” (Pritchard) Monroe. Growing up he enjoyed waterskiing and sailing at Fisher Lake, scouting, and serving as a lifeguard at Camp Wakeshma. A …

Benjamin James Ross, age 49, of White Pigeon, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at his home. He was born August 25, 1976 in Three Rivers, the son of Benjamin L. and Vicki (Rustad) Ross, and attended Constantine Public Schools. Ben worked as a Utility Worker at Home Depot. Ben enjoyed working at Home Depot as he was very social …

Patsy Jane (Shingledecker) Kuhlman was born on March 30, 1933, to Forrest and Dorothy (Needham) Shingledecker in Three Rivers. She spent her early years in Howardsville and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1951. In 1954, she married the love of her life, Maurice Kuhlman, and together they made their home on the Kuhlman family farm …

Dolores Arlene Brueck-Hamilton, age 94, died on Thursday, December 4, 2025.  She was born on April 25, 1931 in Kalamazoo to Kenneth and Arlene (Millard) Zinsmaster. She graduated from Mendon High School in 1948 and lived, farmed in St Joseph County all her life. In 1949, she married Vern Brueck and they farmed in the Centreville area for over 50 …

Michael William Birkhold, age 77, of Centreville, passed away at his home on Monday, December 1, 2025, after a long illness.  He was born in Kalamazoo on December 15, 1947, the son of William and Delores Birkhold.  Michael was a student at Portage Central High School, after that, he entered the work force.  For over 50 years, Michael was a …

Lois Marie Rosenberg, age 89, died on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.  She was born on March 12, 1936, the daughter of Charles and Julia Lane of Lombard, Illinois. Married in 1955 to C. Roy Dennison, she was widowed in 1959 with two sons, Curt and Christopher. Shortly afterward, Bob Litschewski, newly employed in the Dennison family business, introduced Lois to …

JeNae Lynn “Nester” Lambright, age 51, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Beacon Kalamazoo surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Paw Paw, and made her way out to Pasadena, CA where she rode the waves and swam with dolphins in the ocean. She was a force to reckon with. JeNae loved to cross …