Obituaries

Nancy Edith Bell, age 86, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, surrounded by family, at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation after a long illness due to complications from advanced Lyme disease. She was born in Benton Harbor, the eldest daughter of Estel L. Bell and Letha M. (Floyd) Bell. Nancy graduated from Marcellus High School in 1956. After high school …

Brandi Joy Kelley, age 46, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on her birthday, December 14, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 14, 1978, in Three Rivers, to Randel and Kim Kelley and spent her life spreading love, kindness, and creativity in her hometown. Brandi was a devoted mother, daughter, partner, grandmother, sister, and aunt …

Brenda Sue Meadows, age 71, of Nunnelly, Tenn., a devoted mother, Nana, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Montgomery, Ala. She was born January 11, 1953 in Forrest City, Ark., but at a young age moved to Three Rivers, where she was raised by her parents Johnnie and Mary (Robinson) Meadows. She was a graduate …

Rick L. Brueck, age 72, of Mendon, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo following a brief illness. He was born in Three Rivers on June 24, 1952 the son of Robert and Marilyn Ruth (Happel) Brueck. Rick attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1971 graduating class. Immediately following graduation, Rick …

Ruth Ann Terry, age 78, of South Bend, and formerly of Mottville, died on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 at her home. She was born on Oct. 9, 1946 in Mottville, the Daughter of Clarence and Gladys (Strawser) VanZile. Ruth was a graduate of Indiana University and employed as a Housemother in a home for teens. Ruth is survived by her …

Connie Lou Bickel, age 82, of Constantine, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital.  She was born in Three Rivers on August 16, 1942, a daughter of Earl and Claire (Bennett) Hartman. Connie was part of the Constantine High School class of 1960, and also completed her degree in Beauty College.  She owned and operated Connie’s Beauty Corner in …

David R. Glasgow, age 68, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his home. He was born August 8, 1956, in Charlotte, Michigan, son of Donald Ellsworth and Marian (King) Glasgow. Dave spent his early life moving around. He spent a few years in Lodge Grass, Montana where his dad pastored two churches on the Crow Indian Reservation. …

Warren Dean “Bud” Rentz, age 88, of Sturgis went to be with his Heavenly Father, on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his home. He was born August 29, 1936, in Burt, Iowa, son of the late Estel and Jeannette (Murray) Rentz. Bud grew up in Burt and was a graduate of Burt High School with the class of 1954. While …

Lawrence Francis McConnell, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Larry was born in Beal City, Michigan, the third of Maurice and Kathleen McConnell’s four children. He was raised in a large Irish community just north of Rosebush, Michigan, attended Sacred Heart Academy, and was the most devout Catholic most if not all around him knew. Larry …

Ilene Jeanette Swank, age 74, passed away on Friday, December 20th, 2024, at IU University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on December 1st, 1950 in Tad, West Virginia to Grover and Imogene Crowder. Ilene was a resident of White Pigeon for 53 years. She graduated from West Noble High School in Ligonier, Indiana in 1969. She married Ronnie Dean …