Obituaries

Fred Soukup, age 89, of Clear Lake, Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 with his wife Marcella and children by his side. Fred graduated in 1951 from Morton High School in Cicero, Illinois. He worked as a certified bricklayer before his 43-year career as warehouse manager at Corn Products Company in Argo, Illinois. He was a …

Elizabeth Pauline “Diz” Griffith, age 58, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022. She was born April 16, 1964 in Allegan, the daughter of James and Erma Jean (Laws) Wheeler. Liz owned and operated Dizzy’s Pizza and Subs in Comstock; enjoyed being a bartender; worked at the Riverview Café and the Lunchtime Café; and along with husband Duane, …

Marjorie Jean Hamminga, age 87, of Mendon, died Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at her home. She was born in Nottawa Township on February 23, 1935 the daughter of LaVerne and Margaret (Simpson) Timm, and was a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County. She graduated from Mendon High School with the Class of 1953. Marjorie was married to Henry Hamminga on …

Michael Rex Lechenet, age 70, went home on Friday, July 15, 2022, and the world changed forever. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, James Harold, Sr. and Edith (Franks) Lechenet; his brothers, James Jr., Robert and wife, Mary, and Jimmy Lechenet; sisters, Marie Lechenet, Linda Williamson, and Regina Kasun. Mike is survived by a daughter, Tara Lechenet; brother, …

Paul Dewayne Miller, age 87, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on June 28, 2022 following an 8-month battle with cancer. Paul was born May 5, 1935 in Three Rivers, the son of William Miller and Marie Wolsleben Miller. Paul graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1953. Paul joined the Army in 1954 and served until …

Ronald B. McAlister, age 65, of Big Rapids, formerly of Sturgis, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022. He was born in Elkhart on September 6, 1956, the son of Robert and Helen (Ergott) McAlister. Ron was a hard worker who always had a job plus multiple side jobs and was active in his community. He was employed by the White …

Homer Neal Collins, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Rose Arbor Hospice. He was born on January 1, 1940 in Jonesville, Va., the son of Tilman and Roxie (Spurlock) Collins. Homer was a longtime resident of Three Rivers who retired from General Motors. He liked to repair watches, refrigerators and lawnmowers, plus tinker around …

Justin Jared Tullos, age 34, of Sturgis, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 in Kalamazoo County due to injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born July 23, 1987 in Sturgis, a son to Richard Tullos and Wendy (Elliott) Binkley. Justin enjoyed working on cars, being silly, and making people laugh. He was a jack of all trades …

Dema E Palmer, age 93, of White Pigeon, died on Friday, July 15, 2022 at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation after an extended illness. She was born on February 3, 1929 in Sturgis the Daughter of Delphis and Ruth (Whisler) Hamilton. She was a resident of Arizona for 13 years with most of her life in Sturgis and White Pigeon. She …

Willard N (Butch) Vollmar, age 79, of Constantine, died on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on August 10, 1942 in Three Rivers, the Son of Willard and Charlotte (Glass) Vollmar. Willard lived in the Constantine area since 1990.  He was a supervisor in maintenance for American Metal Fabrication. Member of The St. Joseph …