Obituaries

Jeanette May Trattles, age 91, of Centreville, died Sunday, May 7, 2023 at her home. She was born April 4, 1932 in Jones, a daughter of Ned and Myra (Ferguson) Trattles. Jeanette graduated from Centreville High School in 1950 and attended Western Michigan University. On February 23, 1956 she enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving until February 22, …

Jeffery Dale Brundige of Three Rivers, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the age of 58. He was born in Three Rivers on August 12, 1964, the son of Dale and Sonya (Bendal) Brundige. He had a love for motorcycles, fishing, hunting, snowmobiles, and horseshoes. More than anything, he enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors with his …

Roger Allen VanAvery, age 72, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 in Brady Township, Michigan. He was born June 27, 1950 in Kalamazoo, son of the late Richard and Mary (Euler) VanAvery. Roger’s early life was spent in Sturgis where he was a member of the Sturgis High School class of 1968. Following his graduation he moved to …

James Dale Wagner, age 75, of Mendon, died on April 22, 2023 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Battle Creek. He was born in Three Rivers on Oct. 4, 1947, the son of Owen O. and Kathryn R. (Van Over) Wagner and has been a lifetime resident of Mendon. He was a member of the Mendon High School class of …

Max Duane Barnes, age 83, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 12, 1939 in Coldwater, a son to the late Melvin and Ruth (Bussing) Barnes. Max has resided in Sturgis since building his current home in 1978. He previously lived in Coldwater, Bronson, Burr Oak, and …

Linda Jean Kershner, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, May 4, 2023 at her home. Following an extended illness. She was born September 29, 1951 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Stanley and Barbara (Werkhaven) Zimmerman. Linda was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1969. She furthered her education at …

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 …