Obituaries

Frederick L. “Fred” Kline passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at The Laurels of Galesburg.  Fred was born on October 16,1937 to Gaylord and Catherine (Klein) Kline.  Fred was lucky enough to live in his childhood home in Scotts since the age of 14. He graduated from Climax-Scotts High School in 1955.  He …

Christenea S. Knapp (Butler), age 73, born on January 18, 1953, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, following a 3 year battle with cancer. Christenea was raised by her Grandparents/Bestfriends Kathryn and Erwin Burritt in Coldwater. She graduated in 1971 and worked for a close family friend at several different locations for …

Martha Suárez Olivarez, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones up until her final moments she was fighting against cancer, but in the end she went peacefully. Martha was born on August 4, 1953 in Rio Hondo Mexico, where she spent her early years growing up to learn strong values that would guide …

Robert Charles “Bob” LaRoy of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026 in Inverness, FL at the age of 79. Bob was born on April 30, 1946 to Marvin and Wilma LaRoy. He grew up in Kalamazoo, alongside his brothers Gerald (Jerry) and Dale. On March 7, 1964, he married the love of his life, Sharon, in Kalamazoo. …

Paul Kenneth Judsen, age 87, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born August 7, 1938 in Chicago, was adopted by Nils A. and Clara M. (Ekle) Judsen. Paul grew up in Three Rivers and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1956. On November 30, …

Herschel Wayne Caruthers, age 77, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted; no services are planned. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Steven Allen Jors Sr., age 70, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 7, 1955 in Three Rivers, the son of Virgil and Edith (Stoldt) Jors, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1973. On August 20, 1977 he married …

James Christian Wolff Jr., age 91, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Orchards of Three Rivers surrounded by family. He was born December 8, 1934 in Twin Falls, Idaho, the son of James C. and Bertha (Larsen) Wolff Sr., and graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1953. After graduation James moved to Michigan, where …

John Ruehl Kruse, age 89, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord Friday, February 27, 2026 at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation surrounded by his loving family. Born April 28, 1936 in Mason, MI to Ruehl and Helen (Rugg) Kruse, John developed a love for woodworking as his dad worked in the lumber company around the block from their …

David Lee Hinman, age 77, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 27, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. David was born on July 1, 1948 in Michigan City, IN, the son of the late Raymond and Lenora (Zebell) Hinman. David (Dave) was raised in Three Oaks, Michigan, and graduated from Western Michigan University with …