Robbie Marie Faile, age 84, of Three Rivers, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 2, 1935 in Trafford, Alabama to Elmer and Viola (Reed) McCay. She was a devoted member of The Calvary Baptist Church of Three Rivers. Robbie worked and retired from Owen Illinois …

Walter G. Philo, age 87, of Colon, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at Drews Place in Coldwater, after several years of failing health. Walter, better known as “Gib,” was born in Union City, a son of the late John Walter and Dorothy (Woldring) Philo. He graduated from Colon High School and, following military service, attended barber school. In …

On Thursday, April 11, 2019, John D. Babcock Sr., loving husband and father of four children, passed away in the company of his family at the age of 75. John was born January 12, 1944, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He graduated from Lee High School in Wyoming, Michigan, in 1962, where he was state champion in tennis and basketball star. …

Dale M. Webster, age 83, of Sturgis, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 10, 2019, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born April 9, 1936, in Quincy, a daughter of the late Glen and Thelma (Mann) Woodman. Dale resided most of her life in the Burr Oak and Sturgis area and was a graduate of Burr Oak High …

Dorothy Gooding, age 83, Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Grace Healthcare. She was born in Cook County, IL on March 13, 1936, daughter of Casmer and Adele (Bebenowicz) Swiatkowski, Sr. Dottie attended Three Rivers schools. She worked as an office assistant and on the custodial staff for Owens-Illinois for 30+ years, retiring in 2000. Dottie …

Sharon Hartzell, age 67, recently of Marcellus, passed away Thursday night, April 11, 2019. Sharon was born August 1, 1951, the daughter of Albert and Iva (Mikel) Lesiewicz. Sharon is survived by her significant other Henry William Preis, her son Calvin Hartzell of Marcellus, two grandchildren: Victoria, Terance “TJ”, four great-grandchildren: Ella, Abbigail “Abby”, Sophia, and Oliver, and one brother …

Nila Jean Morrisson, age 90, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday evening, April 9, 2019, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service and burial of the ashes will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, April 29, at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The Rev. Jeanne Garza of First United …

Mary Ann Glance, age 94, died Sunday, April 7, 2019, in San Angelo, Texas. There are no services scheduled. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home in San Angelo. She was born July 1, 1924, in Sturgis, a daughter of Clarence and Edith (Kielkopf ) Fritz. On July 24, 1943, she married Aloysius Joseph Glance.?he …

Warren “Bill” William Ruggles , age 83, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019.  He was born in Three Rivers, the son of Warren and Eleanor (Williams) Ruggles. Bill was a graduate of Three Rivers High School where he excelled in football.  He received a football scholarship to play for East Tennessee State where he attended college.  …

Ronald J.E. “Ron” Myers, age 86, of Scotts, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at his home. He was born in Comstock on April 5, 1933 the youngest of three children born to Ralph and Alison (Spealman) Myers. After high school Ron served in the National Guard. He was married to Marian D. “Pete” Homan on May 29, 1952 in Leonidas. …