Obituaries

Kenneth Lewis “Kenny” Miller, age 40, of Battle Creek, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Central Christian Church, 713 Riverside Dr., Battle Creek, MI 49015, with Pastor Rob Schwartz officiating and military honors to be presented. Visitation will take place on Monday, …

Phyllis R. Seekman, age 84, of Constantine, died Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born September 9, 1940 in Three Rivers, a daughter of Arthur and Lena (Wagner) Wagner. Phyllis graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1958. On August 28, 1959 she married Jack A. Seekman in Three Rivers. He preceded her in …

Angela Rose Wilkins, age 47, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 19, 1976 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Joseph and Karen (Schabes) Woods. She attended Three Rivers High School and then went on to Glen Oaks Community College where she received her Associates Degree in Business. …

Deborah Kaye (Royer) Keefer, age 69, of Sturgis, passed away on September 3, 2024, at her home. She was born July 12, 1955, in Sturgis, daughter of the late Richard and Barbara (Tinkham) Royer. Deb was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1973. She furthered her education at Glen Oaks Community College …

Jean Marie (Hass) Rockwell, age 86, left us to be with her beloved Savior on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Birch Meadows in Three Rivers, surrounded by those who loved her. She was born on March 21, 1938, in Benton Harbor to Eamil and Thelma Hass. Jean dedicated her life to her family and community. She married Terryl Clive Rockwell …

Patricia Ann Haines, age 77, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Three Rivers Health surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 22, 1947 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Richard and Mary (Cosgrove) Crego who gave her a wonderful childhood. She would often reminisce on memories of growing up with her many cousins, friends …

Ronald Joseph Foster, age 86, died on August 30, 2024.  He was born on September 9, 1937 in Kalamazoo to Andrew and Elizabeth Foster. He passed peacefully in his home with loved ones caring for him. After graduating from St. Augustine Catholic School, Ron attended Flint Barber College, and went on to open Foster’s Barber Shop in Portage. At the …

Suzanne Weaver, age 70, of Constantine, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.  She was born April 15, 1954 in Destin, FL, a daughter of Richard and Jean Marie (Baer) Naber.  Suzanne graduated from Choctawhatchee High School in Ft. Walton Beach, FL, and later went to dog grooming school. On April 17, 2021, she married Loren …

Marilyn Marie (Paul) Ward, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Birch Meadows Senior Care in Three Rivers. She was born March 12, 1943 in Everett, Washington, the daughter of Olga (Edmunds) and Raymond Paul, and graduated from Everett High School in 1961. On March 30, 1963 Marilyn married John P. Ward, who passed away …

Brenda Jo Asher, age 61, of Battle Creek, passed away at Bronson Hospital on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born on August 1, 1963 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan the daughter of Brent and Sherley (Jones) Satterlee. Brenda attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1982 graduating class. Following graduation, she would marry Dallas E Asher on August …