Obituaries

Bonita Calvert, age 79, died on Friday, September 9, 2022 in Three Rivers. A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Three Rivers. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

James Clyde Carpenter, age 68, of Three Rivers, died on July 31, 2022 at the Wings of Hope Hospice in Allegan.  James was born in Three Rivers on Jan. 4, 1954 one of twelve children born to Lester and Martha (Osborn) Carpenter. He graduated from Three Rivers High School before joining the United States Army where he served in Germany …

Lois Velma Ingram, age 100, of Sturgis, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 at the Life Care Center of LaGrange. She was born May 30, 1922 in Berry, Alabama daughter of the late W. Thomas and Versie (Brown) Watkins. Mrs. Ingram resided in Sturgis for the past 52 years coming from Alabama where she lived her early life. In …

Alexander C. Bronge, age 29, died on Friday, September 9, 2022. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home.

Bruce C. LeBarre, age 77,  died on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home.

Mark Allen Stevens, also known as “Clyde”, age 55, of Mendon, passed away at his home on August 26, 2022.  He was born in Sturgis on April 1, 1967 the son of James and Lynda (Stemm) Stevens.  Jim attended Mendon Community Schools.  He was an employee at Trim-Pac in Three Rivers for many years.  In his free time, Mark enjoyed …

Daniel Stephen Hendrick, age 61, of Three Rivers, died on August 22, 2022 at Edgewood Manor where he has resided since 2008.  He was born in Vicksburg on July 28, 1961 the son of William John and Mary Frances (Mattheis) Hendrick. He graduated from Vicksburg High School with the class of 1979, then joined the U.S. Air Force serving in …

Alexander C. Bronge, age 29, of Goshen, died on Sept. 9, 2022, at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital. He was born on Oct. 15, 1992, in Goshen, the son of Anthony C. and Judith A. (Frenzel) Bronge. He was employed in RV manufacturing as a woodworker. He enjoyed the venture of life and was adored by his family. Alexander is survived …

William H. Friesner, age 84, of Constantine, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at his home. Bill was born August 7, 1938 at the Constantine Hospital, a son of Harold and Helena (Fetch) Friesner. He graduated from Constantine High School in 1956. On September 22, 1957 Bill married Viola Berry in Constantine. Bill retired from Miles/Bayer Laboratory in Elkhart after …

Patricia “Pat” L. Becher, age 80, of Auburn, Indiana, formerly of Sturgis, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022. She was born in Angola to the late Herb and Roberta (Roberts) Alleshouse on June 8, 1942. She married Ned Becher on April 25, 1964. He preceded her in death in 1982. She retired from Grumman-Olson in Sturgis. Pat loved NASCAR …