Obituaries

Norma Jean (Tackaberry) Arnett, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Birch Meadows Senior Living with her family by her side. She was born April 30, 1941 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Loran and Beatrice (Riggs) Tackaberry. She graduated from Three Rivers High School with …

Bruce M. Miller, age 79, of Horton, formerly of Burr Oak and Sturgis, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Bruce was born on July 30, 1943, in Kalamazoo, a son to the late Clarence K. and Mary C. (Stevens) Miller. Bruce graduated from Kalamazoo Centre High School. Following graduation, he moved to the Burr Oak and …

Pearl G. (Modert) Westfall of Schoolcraft passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Kairos Dwelling surrounded by her family, at the age of 96. She was born on August 7, 1926 in Burr Oak. She was the daughter of Jesse and Marie (Pinney) Modert. The family moved from Burr Oak to Three Rivers in the 1930’s. This is where …

Gerald Thomas Martin, age 68, of Howe, IN passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at his residence.  Mr. Martin was born on September 3, 1954 in South Bend to Gerald Francis and Beverly Mildred (Longacre) Martin.  He graduated from Penn High School in Mishawaka.  Gerald served his country honorably with the United States Marines.  He worked as a supervisor …

Shirley Mae Miner, age 86, of Ashland, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Brookwood Place, Brethren Care Village. She was born February 3, 1937 in Freeport, MI to Keith (Pete) and Neva Price Smelker. Shirley was foremost a wife and mother who loved cooking and baking for her family and friends. …

Sharon Lou Schuman, age 75, of Marcellus, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at White Oaks Assisted Living. She was born in Kalamazoo on May 25, 1947, the daughter of George and Elsie (Armstrong) Hawes. On September 4, 1964, in Kalamazoo, she married Jack Schuman who precedes her in death. She was happily married to Jack for 56 years. Sharon …

Cheryl Dawn Hudson, age 75, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 16, 1947 in Elkhart, the daughter of Harley and Lilly (Watkins) Hall, and graduated from White Pigeon High School with the Class of 1968. Cheryl worked as a manager at several businesses in Three Rivers and most …

Betty Lou Rice, age 88, of Schoolcraft, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Centrica Care Hospice. She was born June 15, 1934 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Leonard and Esther (Neterer) Mohney, and graduated from Three Rivers High School. On May 4, 1956, Betty married Dale Curtis Rice; they shared 63 years of marriage before his passing …

Richard C. Martin, age 85, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born March 15, 1937 in Battle Creek to William and Dorothy Martin. Richard grew up in Sturgis, and the family subsequently moved to Birmingham, Michigan, where he graduated from high school. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Military in the Korean …

Bonnie Vane Salmen, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Bowling Green, Florida. She was born December 12, 1941 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Robert and Katharine (Eitniear) Ivins, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1960. Bonnie was a member of the Three Rivers High School Drill Team. She …