Charles F. “Charlie” Comden, age 61, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday afternoon, February 8, 2015 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo after fighting a sudden illness. He was born September 24, 1953 in Bryan, Ohio son of Richard and Betty “Peg” (Hendrickson) Comden. Charlie married the love of his life, Geraldine “Gerri” Ortmann May 26, 1972 at the Holy Angels …

Richard F. Loetz, age 93, of Sturgis, passed away on September 14, 2014 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born July 14, 1921 in Gutzkow, Germany son of the late Hans Carl and Emma (Peters) Loetz. Richard came to the United States at the age of two and most of his life was lived in Sturgis. He was …

Dallas Eugene Asher, age 63, of Mendon, died on March 31, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born in Hyden, KY on Dec. 1, 1950 the son of Ardell and Gladys (Howard) Asher. The family later moved to Battle Creek where he graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1970. Dallas served in the U.S. Army from 1970-71 …

Philip Beardslee, age 84, of Bonita Springs, Florida, former businessman of Cassopolis, passed to his rest on November 13, 2013 at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs after an illness. Phil was born December 13, 1928 in Cassopolis, the son of Richard and Vera (Kessler) Beardslee. He grew up in Cassopolis, graduated from Cassopolis High School and attended …

James Burmeister, age 74, of Vandalia, passed away on March 9, 2011 in his residence following a long illness. Jim was born May 15, 1936 in Appleton, WI the son of Ervin H. and Viola M. (Kinney) Burmeister. On May 15, 1998 in Leland, MI he married Charlene M. (Buckhold) DeWeerd who survives. He had lived at his present residence …

Kurt Eugene Cook, age 55, of rural Mendon, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo from injuries received in a deer-motorcycle accident near Schoolcraft on Tuesday. Kurt was born in Three Rivers on Dec. 6, 1952 and was a lifetime resident of the Three Rivers area. He graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of …

Jack H. Baker, age 77, of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at his home. He was born on April 20, 1931 in Three Rivers, the son of Clifford Hoyt and Ruby (Meyers) Baker. Jack has been a long time resident of this area. He graduated from Three Rivers High School. He served his country during …

Donna Lois Rumsey, age 90, of Jones, died Friday, March 7, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born in Three Rivers on Sep. 15, 1917 the daughter of Elmer and L. Lois (Kilgore) Bates. Donna was a graduate of Constantine High School, County Normal School in Dowagiac, and later attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. She taught …

Robert Kenneth Newell of Portage, died July 19, 2007 at the age of 82, surrounded by his family. He was born December 10, 1924 in Chicago, son of Kenneth Earl and Frances Mary (Fowler) Newell. He spent the summers growing up at Corey Lake near Three Rivers. Following graduation from Hyde Park High School in Chicago in January 1943, his …

Pastor Dr. Bobby Joe Tolbert has shown a deep commitment to his community through active and dedicated involvement in numerous leadership endeavors in the community of Three Rivers, ever aimed at improving the quality of life for all people. Dr. Tolbert was born, reared and received his early education in Montevello, Alabama. Dr. Tolbert played professional baseball on the Kansas …