Obituaries

Michael Rex Lechenet, age 70, went home on Friday, July 15, 2022, and the world changed forever. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, James Harold, Sr. and Edith (Franks) Lechenet; his brothers, James Jr., Robert and wife, Mary, and Jimmy Lechenet; sisters, Marie Lechenet, Linda Williamson, and Regina Kasun. Mike is survived by a daughter, Tara Lechenet; brother, …

Paul Dewayne Miller, age 87, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on June 28, 2022 following an 8-month battle with cancer. Paul was born May 5, 1935 in Three Rivers, the son of William Miller and Marie Wolsleben Miller. Paul graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1953. Paul joined the Army in 1954 and served until …

Ronald B. McAlister, age 65, of Big Rapids, formerly of Sturgis, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022. He was born in Elkhart on September 6, 1956, the son of Robert and Helen (Ergott) McAlister. Ron was a hard worker who always had a job plus multiple side jobs and was active in his community. He was employed by the White …

Homer Neal Collins, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Rose Arbor Hospice. He was born on January 1, 1940 in Jonesville, Va., the son of Tilman and Roxie (Spurlock) Collins. Homer was a longtime resident of Three Rivers who retired from General Motors. He liked to repair watches, refrigerators and lawnmowers, plus tinker around …

Justin Jared Tullos, age 34, of Sturgis, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 in Kalamazoo County due to injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born July 23, 1987 in Sturgis, a son to Richard Tullos and Wendy (Elliott) Binkley. Justin enjoyed working on cars, being silly, and making people laugh. He was a jack of all trades …

Dema E Palmer, age 93, of White Pigeon, died on Friday, July 15, 2022 at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation after an extended illness. She was born on February 3, 1929 in Sturgis the Daughter of Delphis and Ruth (Whisler) Hamilton. She was a resident of Arizona for 13 years with most of her life in Sturgis and White Pigeon. She …

Willard N (Butch) Vollmar, age 79, of Constantine, died on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on August 10, 1942 in Three Rivers, the Son of Willard and Charlotte (Glass) Vollmar. Willard lived in the Constantine area since 1990.  He was a supervisor in maintenance for American Metal Fabrication. Member of The St. Joseph …

Virginia Ann Hart of Three Rivers, passed away on July 9, 2022, at the age of 90. She was born the oldest of five on August 5, 1931, in Boston, MA the daughter of Calvin and Rose (Burke) Mills. Virginia will be fondly remembered for her love of crocheting, playing cards, and cribbage. She was preceded in her passing by …

Vivian T. (Sand) Chobot, age 94, of Mendon, died Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Maple Lawn Medical Care in Coldwater. She was born in Chicago on Oct. 28, 1927 the daughter of John and Bridget “Bridie” (Phelan) Sand. She attended schools in Chicago and worked for Westinghouse Electric Supply in Elmhurst, IL for 27 years as an accounting clerk, and …

Johnny “Mike” Thompson, age 57, of Summerville, GA passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Thompson was born September 16, 1964 in Three Rivers to Mildred Diane Ferguson Thompson and the late Charles Thompson. He was retired from the Georgia Department of Corrections and was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Germany. …