Obituaries

Joanna Zimmerman, age 70, of Marcellus, passed away at home on August 21, 2022 surrounded by family. She was born in Three Rivers on June 25, 1952, the daughter of John Henry Claridge and Mary Ann (Pettibone) Claridge. On October 1, 1982 in Kalamazoo, she married Paul D. Zimmerman Sr. who preceded her in death. Joanna and Paul were founding …

James (Jim) D. Edgett II, age 82, of Punta Gorda and of Goodrich Lake in Colon, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Jim was born on November 28, 1939, in Battle Creek, a son of the late James and Margaret (Olmstead) Edgett. Jim graduated from Howe Military School in 1957. He then attended De …

Lisa Kaye Steiner, age 55, of South Bend, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Saint Joseph Health System in Mishawaka. She was born on October 23, 1966 in Sturgis, a daughter of Dennis and Ruby (Copsey) Steiner. Lisa graduated from Constantine High School in 1985, and later obtained a Bachelors Degree in Social Work from Bethel College. She enjoyed …

Susan A. Hoffelder, child of God, age 75, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 in Niles. Born in Sturgis, Susan was the daughter of Eugene and Pauline Hoffelder. She graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1965. She was an accomplished attorney who achieved her law degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1987 and went on to …

Susan Kim Kizer, age 66, of Constantine, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. Graveside services will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Donations in Susan’s memory may be directed to the Three Rivers Food Site (or food pantry of …

Dr. Robert Vernon “Bob” Hill, age 92, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at Beacon Health – Three Rivers. He was born April 21, 1930 in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. He graduated from Maine Township High School, Parkridge, IL in 1948. Bob then attended the University of Illinois, graduating in 1956. He then attended University of Illinois Medical …

Kenneth W Rainey, age 74 of Constantine, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born July 9, 1948 in Coldwater, a son of Robert and Lois (Adams) Rainey. Ken graduated from Constantine High School in 1966 and continued his education for Tool & Die. He worked several jobs including Constantine DPW, crossing …

Jean E. (Penzotti) Swindell, age 86, of Lincoln, MA,  and former longtime resident of Concord, MA,  passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on August 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and strengthened by her deep faith. Jean was born on March 18, 1936 to Louise and Stanley Penzotti in Monroe, Michigan. She was the valedictorian of Three …

William Edward York, age 84, of East Lansing, died at home of natural causes on August 4, 2022, with loved ones by his side. Bill was born the youngest of five in Detroit to Rea and Rozella York. Education and sports were both of utmost importance to Bill. He was a 1955 graduate of Three Rivers High School where he …

John Martin Pueschel, age 77, of Sturgis, passed away late Saturday evening, August 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 6, 1945 in Sturgis, son of the late Ernest and Margaret (Schroeder) Pueschel. John resided his whole life in Sturgis and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1963. …