Obituaries

The family of Patricia “Pat” Sullivan would like to share the news of her passing. Surrounded by her family, Pat peacefully passed away at Birch Meadows Senior Care on Monday, July 22, 2024 at the age of 87. Pat was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, sister-in-law and aunt. Pat had a very full and well-lived life. Her …

Lola Mae “Happy” Culp, age 96, of Mendon, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Edgewood Health and Rehab in Three Rivers.  She was born on December 7, 1927 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of St. Clair and Kathryn (Eagan) Carpenter. Happy attended and graduated from Colon High School.  On February 26, 1945 she married Keith Culp at St. …

Jacklyn Lea Connelly, age 88, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation. She was born December 4, 1935, in South Bend, the daughter of Paul and Erma (Hoffman) Haringer, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1953. On June 28, 1958 Jacklyn married John A. Connelly. Together they enjoyed …

Annette Louise Merritt, age 60, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 14, 1964 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Merle and Marian (Roberts) Carter, and graduated from White Pigeon High School. Annette was a good mom who loved spending time with her family …

Connie Lee Haywood, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, July 27, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born July 10, 1953, in Coldwater, daughter of the late Russell and Betty (Ames) Solberg. Connie resided in Sturgis for the past 14 years. Her early life was spent in Coldwater and Traverse City. She was currently serving …

Ronald Lee Summers, age 69, of Three Rivers, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 25, 2024 following a brief illness. He was born on April 19, 1955 in South Bend, the son of Harvey and Mildred (Nichols) Summers. On February 14, 2020 he married Margie Avery in Three Rivers. Ron was a simple man who enjoyed the simple …

Martin Montoya, age 58 of Mendon, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 in Three Rivers.  Martin was born on December 3, 1965 in Mexico, a son of Andres and Carmen Montoya.  Martin worked at Show Hauler in Middlebury for many years.  He truly loved working and going fishing.  He was also a huge fan of scratch off tickets, and would win something with …

Barbara Cristofaro, age 73, of Colon, formerly of Chicago, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Barbara was born on September 1, 1950, in Chicago, a daughter to the late John and Ann (Salamon) Cimbala. On January 1, 1967, Barbara married her husband of 57 years, Dennis M. Cristofaro, at Blessed Virgin Mary …

Beverly Delores (Brewer) Gary, age 87 of Venice, FL, and formerly of Constantine, passed away on July 3, 2024 in Venice, Florida.  Beverly was born in Constantine on September 21, 1937, a daughter of Elwood Merle Brewer and Ferne Chappelear Yates Brewer.  She graduated from Constantine Public Schools. On July 3, 1954 she was married to Dean Barodel Stephenson. Born …

Larry Calvin Wohlmuth, age 86, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 19, 1938, in Pontiac, the son of the late Calvin C. and Marie G. (Monette) Wohlmuth. Larry served his country as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army. He returned to Southwest Michigan …