Obituaries

Gary Lee Hughes, age 75, of Colon, died on July 30, 2022 at his home following a brief illness.  He was born in Battle Creek on Feb. 7, 1947 the son of Marion B. and Ann Marie (Miller) Hughes and was a lifetime resident of the area.  He graduated from Colon High School where he played football and was known …

Danny Lee Sanderson, age 52, died on July 25, 2022.  He was born in Battle Creek on April 1, 1970 the son of Frederick M. and M. Jane (Davenport) Sanderson.  He graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1989. He earned his Associate’s Degree from Glen Oaks community College and his Bachelor’s Degree from Central Michigan University.  Danny …

James (Jim) Bunn, age 59, of Newaygo, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. James was born to Elden and Alice Bunn on August 7, 1963 in Culver City, California. On July 15, 1989 in Grand Rapids, he married Lachelle Renee Reid who survives him in death. Jim was a perfectionist when it came …

Mary Jo Murphy, age 75, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at her home. She was born November 23, 1946 in Chicago, the daughter of Bruno A. and Lucille (Loszach) Satkus. Mary Jo graduated from Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights. Her working career began as a teller at Bremen Bank in Tinley Park, IL, where she …

Linda Carol Miller, age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Borgess Hospital. She was born March 26, 1949 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Leon and Hazel (Selner) Rishel. Linda worked as a cashier at Harding’s and D & W, as well as in central supply at Three Rivers Hospital from which she retired. She enjoyed …

Harriet Louise Burch of Schoolcraft passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at the age of 101. Harriet was born on December 7, 1920 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Roy and Maude (Null) Cobb. She was a graduate of Schoolcraft High School, and went on to marry her high school sweetheart, Uroyal “John” Burch. Together they had two …

Dennis Lee Carpenter Sr., age 71, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born December 24, 1950 in Three Rivers, the son of Lester and Martha (Osborn) Carpenter, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1970. He worked as a laborer at Weyerhaeuser. Remaining to cherish his memory …

Allison Sue Grant, age 11, of Constantine, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on March 31, 2011 in Three Rivers, a daughter of Jonathan and Jessica (Weatherwax) Grant. Allison had recently completed 5th grade at Riverside Elementary School in Constantine.  She played softball in the Constantine Little League and liked …

Douglas D. Thaxton, age 68, of Colon, passed away Thursday August 4, 2022, at The Laurels of Coldwater. On August 19, 1953, Douglas was born in Shelbyville, Tennessee, a son of the late Charles and Ramona (Davis) Thaxton. Douglas graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1971. Surviving Douglas are his siblings: Debra (David) O’Connell of Sturgis, James …

Ralph A Snyder, age 92, of Middlebury, died at Elkhart General Hospital on Saturday, August 6, 2022. He was a former White Pigeon resident. Visitation from be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon where Services will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday August 10, 2022. Interment in White Pigeon Township Cemetery …