Obituaries

Martin Montoya, age 58 of Mendon, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 in Three Rivers.  Martin was born on December 3, 1965 in Mexico, a son of Andres and Carmen Montoya.  Martin worked at Show Hauler in Middlebury for many years.  He truly loved working and going fishing.  He was also a huge fan of scratch off tickets, and would win something with …

Barbara Cristofaro, age 73, of Colon, formerly of Chicago, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Barbara was born on September 1, 1950, in Chicago, a daughter to the late John and Ann (Salamon) Cimbala. On January 1, 1967, Barbara married her husband of 57 years, Dennis M. Cristofaro, at Blessed Virgin Mary …

Beverly Delores (Brewer) Gary, age 87 of Venice, FL, and formerly of Constantine, passed away on July 3, 2024 in Venice, Florida.  Beverly was born in Constantine on September 21, 1937, a daughter of Elwood Merle Brewer and Ferne Chappelear Yates Brewer.  She graduated from Constantine Public Schools. On July 3, 1954 she was married to Dean Barodel Stephenson. Born …

Larry Calvin Wohlmuth, age 86, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 19, 1938, in Pontiac, the son of the late Calvin C. and Marie G. (Monette) Wohlmuth. Larry served his country as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army. He returned to Southwest Michigan …

Garry Carmiel Giggy, age 84, of Three Rivers, and formerly of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his home. He was born August 14, 1939, in Howe, IN a son to the late Keith M. and Ruth (Dellinger) Giggy. Garry was a member of the Michigan National Guard where he served for 6 years, from Feb. 1962 to …

Robert Lloyd Miller, age 84, of Frost Proof, Florida, and long time former Sturgis resident, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home. In honoring Bob’s wishes cremation has taken place. A visitation and Memorial Mass will be held later. Please watch the funeral home website for service details. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis is entrusted with …

Ronald “Skip” Batten, age 85, of Mendon passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Rose Arbor Centrica Hospice Care in Kalamazoo. He was born in Mendon on April 7, 1939 the son of Olin and Norma (Moore) Batten. Skip attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1957 graduating class. Skip worked at Fibre Converters in Three Rivers …

Robert “Bob” Potter, age 78, of Marcellus, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on October 8, 1945 in Three Rivers, the son of Frederick and Lettie (Hyde) Potter. Bob attended Three Rivers High School. After graduating, he served in the United States Army and proudly served his country in Vietnam. …

Nicole Marie Wood, age 41, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was born July 19, 1982 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Delmer Wood and Rosina Pokorny, and graduated from Three Rivers High School. Nicole was a kind woman and everybody liked her. She was a generous giver, always willing to help when needed. She …

George Thomas Collins, a resident of Scotts, MI, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024, at the age of 87. Born in 1937 to Justyne (Cesarec) Collins in Chicago, he spent much of his youth exploring the Hyde Park area and eventually graduating from Bowen High School in 1955. In the late 1950s, he got his “big break” as an …