Obituaries

Billy R. Miller, age 73, of Shipshewana, passed away at on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Elkhart General Hospital, after a one-year battle with leukemia. He was born on July 3, 1952 in LaGrange to Crist J. and Katie (Troyer) Miller. On September 2, 1972 in Centreville, he married Terry Watts, she survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are …

Frank Louis Wittendorf III, age 42, of South Bend, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026. He was born February 21, 1984 in Three Rivers, the son of Frank L. Jr. and Barbara A. (Lung) Wittendorf, and graduated from Constantine High School, where he participated in Boy Scouts and CTE. Frank was the head pressman at Mossberg & Co. in South …

Robert J. Mahoney Jr., residing in Sturgis, Michigan, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at the age of 85, at The Orchards Skilled Nursing Facility in Three Rivers. Robert was born on June 3, 1940 in South Bend to the late Robert J. Mahoney and the late Phyllis Irene (Pruett) Mahoney. He graduated in 1961 from Our Lady of the …

It is with a deep sense of both sadness and gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of David H. Minger on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the age of 82, after a prolonged period of declining health. Dave, was born on June 20, 1943 in Three Rivers to Irvin (Tiny) F. and Maxine Minger. Dave’s …

Larry Dale Williams, age 87, of Edwardsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Elkhart. He was born on January 29, 1939 in Miami, Oklahoma, the son of Lee and Letha (Rhodes) Williams. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Ray Funeral Services, 305 Rock River Avenue, Three Rivers, Michigan, has been entrusted with his care. …

Billy Joe Scruggs, age 76, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at his home. He was born May 17, 1949 in Paw Paw, the son of Clarence M. and Josephine M. (Milan) Scruggs, and graduated from Paw Paw High School with the Class of 1968. Billy served his country in the United States Army from 1968-1972. He …

Jeffry A, Hagen, age 71, died Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Warsaw Meadows in Warsaw, Indiana. He was born on August 10, 1954, in Sturgis to Paul and Edith (Munn) Hagen. Jeff grew up in the White Pigeon area and was a graduate of White Pigeon High School. He went to work for Abbott Laboratories in Sturgis. He spent …

Gerald Bell “Jerry” Case, age 92, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday evening, March 24, 2026, at the Laurels of Coldwater. He was born March 8, 1934 in Battle Creek, son of the late Allen and Julia (Bell) Case. Jerry resided in Three Rivers since 2005, coming from Sturgis. On July 16, 1955, he married Marlene L. Cox at the …

Susan Elizabeth Gose, age 66, of Vicksburg, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.  She was born in Kalamazoo on February 9, 1960 the daughter of Millard “Ray” and Harlene (Weasaw) Abbott.  Susan attended Vicksburg High School and was part of the 1978 graduating class. Shortly before graduation, she married the love of her life, …

Kathleen Marie Starks-Smith, age 61, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.  She was born in Three Rivers on January 14, 1965 the daughter of Alvin and Rose (Howe) Starks.  Kathy attended Three Rivers High School and was part of the 1983 graduating class.  In the mid 1980’s, she married Edwin …