Obituaries

Eileen Bradley, age 99, of Colon, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at The Sparrow House in Sturgis. Eileen was born November 30, 1924, in Kendal, Westmorland, England, a daughter of the late Thomas Lee and Eveline Mary (Robinson) Pickthall. Eileen attended Kendal High, a private girls school. When the second World War broke out in 1939, every 18-year-old …

Julie Louise Young, age 66, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at her son’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 5, 1958 in Manchester, Tenn., the daughter of Grady and Velvie (Burks) Walden. Julie enjoyed being outside and gardening. She enjoyed her grandchildren and grandbabies; she always enjoyed visitors and spending time with …

Pamela Kay Warner, age 61, of Three Rivers, passed away in her sleep on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. She was born on Tuesday, October 8, 1962 in Kalamazoo, the very last of 9 children born to Elizabeth Jane and Wesley Vernon Holmes of 1417 Fair Street. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from Mendon …

Carolyn Mae Allen, age 80, of Colon, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Optalis of Three Rivers. Carolyn was born on June 26, 1943, in Three Rivers, a daughter to the late OJ and Leona Lunger. On April 22, 1960, Carolyn married Wendell E. Allen in Centreville. He preceded her in death on October 18, 2010. Over the years …

Robert (lil Bob) Allen Armstrong Jr., age 31, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at Bronson Methodist Hospital on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born May 9, 1992 in Sturgis to Robert Sr. and Ronda (Forsyth) Armstrong. He is preceded in death by mother, Ronda Armstrong; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Melva Armstrong; maternal grandfather, Marvin Forsyth; paternal aunt, Janice …

Ellsworth Lee “Ozzie” Byler, age 82, of White Pigeon, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at his home. He was born June 30, 1941 in Bellefontain, OH a son of Oliver and Martha (Detweiler) Byler. Ozzie graduated from West Liberty High School, Ohio in 1959 and attended Goshen College. On June 25, 1966 he married Evelyn Miller in Goshen. …

Nancy Lee Bolinger, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on May 8, 1942, in Plainwell, Michigan, a daughter to Richard and Ila Mae Cook. Nancy married Richard Bolinger in 1989 in South Bend. She spent much of her life in Three Rivers, but she had a few …

Mark Richard Dobson, age 71, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his home. He was born May 30, 1952 the son of Albert (Dick) R. Dobson and Evelyn (Guthrie) Zerfas in Lansing. He enjoyed hunting and being outdoors. His passion was often expressed in his wildlife art where he specialized in painting and drawing. After a …

Elizabeth “Bette” Lillian Lawrence, age 100, of Sturgis, passed away late Saturday evening, April 20, 2024 at Thurston Woods Villa in Sturgis. She was born January 1, 1924, in Centreville, daughter of the late Raymond and Hilda (Lublow) Reed. Bette resided her whole life in the Centreville and Sturgis area and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the …

John Winifred Pennock, Jr., age 72, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, April 17, 2024, at his home. He was born October 18, 1951, in Battle Creek, son of the late John Winifred and Bobbie Jean Elizabeth (King) Pennock, Sr. John resided in Sturgis for the past 19 years coming from Battle Creek. On April 13, 2003, he married Anna …