Obituaries

Delphine Catherine (Zielinski) Marazita, born April 1, 1934, went to be with her savior late Sunday evening, April 3, 2022, two days after her 88th birthday. She was surrounded by family, resting peacefully in the comfort of her home. Daughter of the late Alex and Phyllis (Winkel) Zielinski. She was born and raised in South Bend, and alumni of Washington …

Richard H. Britton, age 85, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at his home. He was born June 29, 1936 in Marietta, OH, a son of William “Harold” and Ruth (Mueller) Britton. Richard graduated from Marietta High School in 1954. He received his machinist education at Glen Oaks Community College. On November 4, 1956, Richard married Lois …

Richard Jacobs passed away peacefully at the age of 95 with the presence of his family, at Safe Haven, Three Rivers, on March 28, 2022. Richard was born August 31, 1926 in White Pigeon. He served his country during WW II, Seaman first class. He married the love of his life Joan Peters, on January 1, 1948. He was a …

Richard Patrick Anthony Pemberton, age 70, of Colon, passed away Sunday morning, April 3, 2022 at his home. He was born January 1, 1952 in Joliet, Illinois son of the late Alvin and Marsha (Rhynes) Pemberton. Richard resided in Colon for over 30 years coming from Sherwood and his early life was lived in the Joliet area. He was a …

Norman D. Rexford, age 72 years, 8 months, and 28 days, died Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Three Rivers on July 6, 1949 the son of William Roy Rexford and Beulah Jean (Smalley) Rexford and was a lifetime resident of Mendon. Norm was frequently seen patrolling the streets of Mendon on …

Royce D. Shears, age 84, of Sturgis, passed away early Saturday morning April 2, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in LaGrange, Indiana. He was born February 28, 1938 in Fawn River Township, Michigan son of the late Ernest and Anna Marie (Winkleblack) Shears. Royce was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class …

Jerry Warren Martinsen, age 69, of Three Rivers, died Friday, April 1, 2022 at Fairview Living and Rehabilitation in Centreville. He was born in Three Rivers on April 15, 1952 the son of Einar Gustav Martinsen and Shirley E. (Selvig) Martinsen. He graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1971 and attended Glen Oaks Community College. Jerry …

Dawn A. Belden, age 62, of Vicksburg, died Friday, April 1, 2022 in Decatur, MI. She was born in Lansing on April 25, 1959 and was the daughter of Duane and Patricia (Betke) Smith. Dawn grew up while living at Barton Lake, and graduated from Vicksburg High School. She enjoyed being on the water at Barton Lake and spending time …

Robert Irvin Mitchell died on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Howell, Mchigan having lived a long and full life. He was preceded in his death by his loving wife of 72 years; Mary Margret Mitchell. Their family includes Diana Fair, Robert Mitchell II, Karen Gotianse and Patti Easton; daughter-in-law Mary Mitchell and sons-in -law Vicente Gotianse and Charles “Chuck” Easton. …

Pamela Jo Getzloff, age 63, of Sturgis, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022. She was born October 10, 1958 in Three Rivers to the late Charles and Luella Getzloff. Pam graduated from Sturgis High School in 1976 and attended Glen Oaks Community College. She was a devoted homemaker and avid collector of many things and enjoyed shopping, time on …