Obituaries

Suzanne Civiletti, age 81, formerly of Centreville, died Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Borgess Place Assisted Living in Kalamazoo. She was born in Three Rivers on April 26, 1941 the daughter of Leslie and Hilda (Paull) Rambadt, and was a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County. She was married to Harry Walsh Civiletti on June 6, 1965 at St. Paul …

Allan B. Malesh, age 84, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Allan was born in Chicago on November 7, 1938, a son to the late Alphonse and Estelle (Bredelis) Malesh. Allan was a graduate of the University of Illinois. Following his graduation, Allan served his country as a member of the United States …

Delores E. Kline, age 78, of Colon, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Delores was born on March 6, 1944, in Akron, Iowa, a daughter to the late Leo Hambright and Joy (Anderson) Bowen. Delores graduated from Sturgis High School. On January 22, 1972, she married her husband of 51 years, Lyell C. Kline at the …

Cynthia Marie Huber, age 58, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, January 25, 2023 at her home following a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born April 20, 1964 in Hicksville, Ohio daughter of the late James Paul and Jacklyn (Bice) Krontz. Cyndi resided in Sturgis since 1983 coming from Bronson where she was a graduate of Bronson High …

Gary Wayne Boyd III, age 22, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, January 25, 2023 in Three Rivers. If love was enough you would still be here. He was born October 2, 2000 in Sturgis, son of Gary “Junior” and Amie (Sparks) Boyd, Jr. Gary resided most of his life in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area. He enjoyed mushroom …

Bernard “Bud” R. Jennings, age 91, of Constantine, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Three Rivers Health. He was born September 24, 1931 in Constantine, a son of Vernal and Margo (Vail) Jennings. Bud graduated from Constantine High School in 1950. On April 7, 1951, he married Dorothy M. Hassinger at the Constantine Messiah Lutheran Church. Bud served in …

Verlyn Leonard Borton, age 89, of Three Rivers, passed away on January 9, 2023, at Beacon Pointe in Richland, Michigan. Verlyn was born October 14, 1933, in Vicksburg to Leonard and Erma (Martin) Borton. He was the youngest of seven and the only boy. Verlyn grew up  helping on the family farm. Verlyn graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1951. …

Willa A. Wallace, age 92, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, January 19, 2023 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital with family present. She was born Feb. 26, 1930 in Butler, IN a daughter to the late Kenneth and Grayce (Keller) West and she has resided in Sturgis since Kindergarten. On April 22, 1949 in Sturgis she married Eugene “Doc” Wallace. He …

Margaret Elaine Johnson, age 84, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023.  Margaret was born on December 14, 1938 to Clark and Vivian (Craw) Peters in Sturgis. Margaret leaves behind her children: Michael Donley, Marilyn (Fred) Bingaman, Tracy Dimmick, Teresa Dimmick, Marion Johnson and Scot (Jennifer) Johnson. Also surviving are many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death …

Tyler Alexander Townsend, age 22, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born November 7, 2000 in Three Rivers, the son of Kirk and Norma (Solis) Townsend. Tyler attended Pathfinder Educational Center in Centreville, where his smile brightened up the classroom. He was loved by his family, friends, and caregivers. Remaining to …