Obituaries

Eldred Rutledge [Rutty] Adams, age 90, of Sturgis, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 19th, 2022. Rutty was born on March 22nd, 1932 in East Aurora, NY to Eldred Rutledge and Helen [Walker] Adams. He had two older sisters, Virginia and June. Rutty graduated from East Aurora High School in 1950. He was …

Bernice Mary Dobrowolski, age 93, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 with her family at her side. She was born August 21, 1928 in Vicksburg, the daughter of Vence and Anna (Turek) Penar. Bernice graduated from Vicksburg High School with the Class of 1946. She then attended Parsons’ Business School, working at the Kalamazoo County Alimony and …

Don Joseph Caletri, age 86, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born June 14, 1935 in South Bend, the son of Ralph and Irene (Harringer) Caletri. He graduated from South Bend Central High School with the class of 1953. He was pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Cincinnati …

Teresa J. Choszczyk, age 63, of White Pigeon, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at her home.  She was born June 10, 1958 in Highland Park, MI, a daughter of Richard and Joan (Ruffatti) Choszczyk.  Teresa graduated from Fowlerville High School.  She went to Cosmetology School, and later in her adult life, she attended Washtenaw County College and became a …

Terry Lee Dyrcz was born April 24, 1957, son of Stanley & Jean Dyrcz of Decatur. Terry departed this earth on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 to go and enjoy the most ultimate hunt in heaven. Terry was a lifelong resident of Decatur. Known around town for his love of hunting, guns and tractors. Oh, the adventures he had during his …

Cecil Paul Haines, age 88, of Three Rivers passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born in Cassopolis on January 15, 1934 the son of Paul J. and Mildred (Patterson) Haines. Cecil was employed for the U.S. Postal Service as a Postal Carrier for thirty-five years until his retirement. He was a member of …

Cynthia Sue (Garrison) Richardson, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away early Tuesday evening, May 17, 2022 at her home. She was born March 8, 1955 in LaGrange, daughter of the late James Thomas and Betty Jane (Wyncoop) Garrison. Cynthia resided in Sturgis the past 36 years coming from Bluffton, Indiana. Most of her working life was as a nurse’s aide. …

Tracy V. Bainbridge, age 69, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.  He was born on December 14, 1952. Tracy was a graduate of Three Rivers High School. On July 7, 1973 he married his high school sweetheart, Kathy, and they proceeded to build a life together. He was a talented mechanic and …

Donald Howard Raiche of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the age of 84. He was born in Iron Mountain, MI on October 3, 1937, the son of Howard and Mildred (Simonson) Raiche. He lived in Three Rivers since 1960, and was a counselor and member of Apple Farm Community Retreat Center in Three Rivers. Donald …

Paul L. Burgener, age 84, of Constantine, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Birch Meadows AFC in Three Rivers. He was born September 22, 1937 in Constantine, a son of Lester and Vernie (Wittenberg) Burgener. Paul graduated from Constantine High School in 1955. He immediately went to work on the family farm which was established in 1906. Paul owned …