Obituaries

Patricia Joyce Reames, age 95, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Optalis Health and Rehab. She was born June 4, 1927 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Joseph and Lula (Becker) Mayer, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1946. On August 15, 1948, Pat married Wardell “Bud” Reames; they shared 58 …

Mary Lou McNeal, age 78, of Three Rivers, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Optalis Heartland Healthcare. She was born in Three Rivers on May 3, 1945. She attended Mendon Schools and later graduated from Three Rivers High School. For many years, Mary Lou provided in-home care to those in need of her services. Mary Lou is survived by a …

Thomas Jay “Tom” Cutler, age 63, of rural Three Rivers, died Monday, May 1, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Three Rivers on Oct. 28, 1959 the son of Leal S. Cutler and Betty L. (Cooley) Cutler and was a lifetime resident of Three Rivers. Tom graduated from Three Rivers High School, and worked as …

William Emil “Bill” Kleckner, age 72, of Mendon, died Monday, May 1, 2023 at his home. He was born in Kalamazoo on April 29, 1951, the son of Jacob and Beverly (Hodges) Schrier, and attended Comstock Schools. Bill was an independent truck driver for many years, and after retirement would drive for the Amish community. He loved his dogs, was …

Steven H. Vogler, age 62, of Kentwood, Michigan died peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at his home following a long illness. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on Aug. 1, 1960 the son of Francis Joseph Vogler and Marion (Taucher) Vogler. He graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1978. He served 7 years in the …

Robert “Bob” McDonald passed away on Thursday, April 27th, 2023 at the age of 81. Robert was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and friend and will be eternally loved and missed by anyone who was blessed to know him. Robert was born on August 16th, 1941 to Carrie and Ralph McDonald and was the youngest of 4 children. He served …

Dorothy Helen Pineau, age 96, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Optalis Health and Rehab – Three Rivers. She was born July 11, 1926 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Laverne and Marguerite Graves. In 1950, Dorothy married William Pineau. The couple shared 34 years together before his passing in 1984. She worked at Continental Can …

Pearce E. Jones (Bear), age 70, of Colon, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at his home. Bear was born a son to the late Elmo and Rhoda Jones, on July 31, 1952, in Detroit. He was a resident of Colon for the last 40 years and was previously employed at Vanguard Industries in Colon. Surviving him are his …

Timothy Eugene Truckey, age 62, of Leonidas, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Surrounded by his team of many family members and friends, he peacefully transitioned to his final homecoming. Tim was born on September 2, 1960 to Ronald and Nina Truckey, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Colon High School …

Mary E. Johnson, age 72, of Sturgis passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held in the summer. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 9, Sturgis, MI 49091 who is entrusted with the …