Obituaries

Shelley Viola Yates, age 48, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at her home. She was born April 2, 1977 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Donald Yates and Carol Keller, and attended Three Rivers Schools. Shelley loved her cats and enjoyed listening to heavy metal music. Remaining to cherish her memory are her father; sons, Damian and …

Georgia Elizabeth Edwards, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, October 6, 2025, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. She was born February 3, 1939 in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Emma Hayaz. Georgia made her home in the Sturgis area for most of her life and was a proud graduate of Bronson High School with the …

Kenneth Ray “Kennyray” Griffin, age 34, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 while doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle, “Bobber.” He was born November 9, 1990 in LaGrange, the son of Kenneth and Mollie (Jackson) Griffin. From the beginning Kenny was very adventurous, enjoying bicycles, dirt, and playing in the woods. As he grew, he traded …

Marjorie Jo Hayes, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Edgewood Nursing Home in Three Rivers. She was born January 18, 1953 in Sturgis, a daughter of Junior and Marjorie (Westphal) Hawkins. Marjorie graduated from Sturgis High School in 1971. She worked in the Restaurant industry for several businesses including McDonalds and Burger King in Three Rivers. …

Loyce Helen Wenzel, at the age of 89, went to heaven on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Loyce was born on October 19, 1935 to her parents Victor and Francis Gilreath. Loyce was raised in their family home on Company Street in White Pigeon with her brother Victor. She worked at a local store growing up and enjoyed going to the …

Doris I. Borgert, age 91, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 at Three Rivers Health. She was born Oct. 1, 1934 in Parkville, MI  a daughter of the late Ralph and Zella (Yunker) Knauss. Doris has lived in St. Joseph County, Michigan all of her life. On March 1, 1953 at the West Mendon Church, she married F. …

Estelle A. Bowlby, age 79, of Jones, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.  She was born October 1, 1946 in Kalamazoo, a daughter of John and Rosalie (Leahy) McHale.  Estelle graduated from Catholic School in Chicago.  On April 24, 1971 she married Terry Bowlby at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bristol, IN. Estelle worked as a playground …

Arthur J. Pearce,  age 76, of Porter Township, MI, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Beacon Health in Three Rivers. He was born November 17, 1948 in Michigan City, IN, a son of Charles and Mildred Charlotte (Butts) Pearce, one of 18 children. Arthur graduated from High School in Michigan City and following his service in the US …

Larry Lee Quinn, age 60, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Beacon Kalamazoo surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 21, 1964 in Three Rivers, the son of Earlin and Violet (Smith) Quinn, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1983. Larry most recently worked at American Axle but held …

Amanda R. Russell, age 64, of Constantine, died at 9:17 pm on Monday, September 29 at her residence. She was born on March 26, 1961 in Bryant, IN, to Menno N. and Rebecca K. (Hilty) Eicher. Surviving are her three children, Angie (Lavern) Petersheim of Vandalia, David (Megan) Eicher of Rome City, and Mawasse (Nick Horner) Russell of Mishawaka; 10 …