Obituaries

Peter Fay Mathews, age 81, of Mendon, and Frostproof, Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at his home in Mendon. Pete was born on May 23, 1941, in Fawn River Township, a son to the late Fay and Mary (Sanders) Mathews. On April 4, 1960, Pete married his wife of 62 years Geraldine (Gerry) Mears, in Kalamazoo, at …

Devona Wells, age 94, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in Three Rivers on July 25, 1928 the daughter of Russell and Hazel (Tullis) Rader and was a lifetime resident of Three Rivers. After graduating from Three Rivers High School, she was married to Dana H. Wells on March 26, …

Arlene Bernice Black, age 94, of Sturgis, died on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on September 18,1928 in Sturgis the Daughter of Raymond and Mary Alice(Raver) Johnson. She lived most of her life in White Pigeon and Sturgis. She was a homemaker and was employed 15 years at Ventline in Bristol, Indiana. She loved …

Brandon Michael Goodfellow, age 28, of Sturgis, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 in Three Rivers. He was born December 9, 1994 in Brawley, California Brandon resided most of his life in Sturgis. He was currently employed by Triple Creek Truck and Trailer Wash in Three Rivers, a job he truly enjoyed. He is survived by his parents: Suzie and …

Michael David Descheneau, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away at home with his loved ones holding him close on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 after a valiant fight with Lewy body Dementia and Parkinsonism. Mike was born on September 29, 1947 in Manchester, New Hampshire to Raymond Descheneau and Geraldine (McRae) Descheneau. His parents divorced when Mike was 4. Ray …

Darlene Ann (Wagner) VanZuilen, age 89, of Lake Templene, Sturgis, passed peacefully at Masonville Place in Coldwater on Thursday, January 5, 2023. She was born in Illinois on June 8, 1933 to Blanche (Rank) Wagner and William Wagner. She lived much of her childhood in Fulton County, Indiana. After graduating from high school and receiving the DAR Award, Darlene attended …

David Duane Watson, age 65, died Monday, January 2, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born in Vicksburg on January 15, 1957 the son of Kenneth D. and Goldie A. (Butler) Watson. Dave attended elementary school in Vicksburg, and graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1975. He proudly served his country by enlisting in …

Ruth Mary Slade, 92, of Canton, and formerly of Centreville, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at her home. She was born June 28, 1930 in Highland Park, the daughter of W. J. Clayton and Millicent Grace (Reed) Bartlett. On July 18, 1953, she married Lawrence Slade. In 1978 they moved from Livonia to this area and eventually made their …

Henrietta (Hank) Powell, age 73, of Constantine Township, died on Monday, January 2, 2023 at her home following an extended illness. Graveside Services  will be at 2:00 on Friday at the Mottville Township Cemetery. Arrangements by the Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon.

Clarice Jean Guth, age 90, formerly of Sturgis, passed away Friday evening, Dec. 30, 2022 surrounded by her family at her home in Gobles. According to her wishes, private family services will take place and interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis have been entrusted with the arrangements.