Obituaries

Nancy Ann Marek, age 78, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024 with her beloved friend and caregiver, Earl Allison, by her side. She was born November 2, 1946, in Lyons, IL, the daughter of Robert and Lorraine “LAM” Marek. Nancy grew up in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. She attended Morton West High School from 1960 …

Karen Ann Kannegieter, age 84, of rural Centreville, passed away at her home on Monday, January 6, 2025 with her family at her side. She was born in Kalamazoo on January 14, 1940 the daughter of Gerard “Jack” Linders and Mary (Lewis) Linders. Karen was a 1958 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School, and later attended Tracey Beauty Academy. She …

Charlotte Britton, age 83, of Mendon, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Lakehouse Assisted Living in Three Rivers.  She was born in Detroit on September 16, 1941, the daughter of Donald and Alice (Boyd) Keebaugh.  Charlotte attended Redford High School in Detroit and was part of the 1958 graduating class.  Following graduation, on November 21, 1959 Charlotte married …

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of our dad’s passing. William Artho Howell (Bill, Grandpa Bill) died on December 5th, 2024 at the age of 71. Bill was born to Walter Henry and Bertie Lenora Howell on 12/12/1952. He was the fifth of seven children, and loved telling stories about growing up with all his siblings. …

Fred Wesley Pruitt, age 72, of Three Rivers, passed away on December 5, 2024. He was born on December 28, 1951, in Indianapolis, and had been a resident of Three Rivers for the past 30 years. Fred retired from Three Rivers Hospital, where he worked as a cook, a job he loved. He had a passion for cooking and was …

Nelson L. Wooster, age 96, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Sparrow House Senior Living in Sturgis. He was born at home in Orland, Indiana, on January 4, 1929, son of the late Lester A. and Mary (Cecil) Wooster. Nelson resided in Sturgis since 1972, coming from Howe, Indiana. He was first married to Mary Lou McManus. …

Jerry Justin “JJ” Rial, age 35, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at his home. He was born September 6, 1989 in Sturgis, a son of Jerry and Holly (Penn) Rial.  JJ attended Nottawa and Sturgis schools, where he played football, basketball, and baseball. JJ worked at Basin Material Handling in Sturgis. He was a “jack-of-all-trades” and was …

Loran “Mike” Kane, age 90, of Burr Oak, passed away Friday afternoon, January 3, 2025, at the home of his son, Michael, in Coldwater. He was born March 18, 1934, in Sturgis, son of the late Harry and Stella (Sites) Kane. Mike was a lifelong Burr Oak resident and graduate of Burr Oak High School with the class of 1953. …

David Michael Ruth, age 21, of Constantine, died on Thursday, January 2, 2025. He was born May 7, 2003 in Three Rivers, a son of Bethany Handshoe and Bryan Ruth. David attended Centreville Public Schools through the 8th grade, then graduated from Constantine High School in 2021. He worked as a painter at STP Painting of White Pigeon. David was …

Paul Cassel Kline, dedicated husband, beloved father, and respected local leader and humanitarian of Mendon Township, died peacefully among family at 5 PM on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, in Three Rivers. He was 97 years old and is survived by his wife of 71 years, Joyce Rose (Taylor) Kline, seven children, 19 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren, most of whom …