Obituaries

Scott J. Shepherd, age 61, of Marcellus, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born March 22, 1961 in Detroit, a son of Ernie and June (Martin) Shepherd. Scott graduated from Cody High School in Detroit in 1982 and attended vocational school studying lock smithing and engine repair. On June 9, 1979 he …

Robert James “Jim” Ellis, age 54, of Three Rivers, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 3, 2022, while at work. He was born September 19, 1967 in Norfolk, VA, the son of Robert and Sally (Leister) Ellis. Jim attended Constantine High School. He was a dedicated maintenance worker at Precision Wire and also helped out part-time at Beech Grove RV Service …

Tina Marie Warble, age 61, of Colon, passed away at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Tina was born on August 5, 1960 in Three Rivers, a daughter to the late Edwin and Bernice (Johnson) Remington. Tina graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1978. She then attended Olympia Career Training Institute and earned …

Timothy Allen Flock, age 64, of Athens, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Tim was born on March 9, 1958 in Sturgis, a son to the late William C. and Joyce C. (Swalley) Flock. Tim graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1976. Following school, he worked as an electrician. Tim is survived …

John Marvin McClain, age 75, of Mendon, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born in Kalamazoo on Jan 13, 1947 to Dana Stout and J. Jeanne (Simpson) Stout. Following their divorce, Jeanne was remarried to G. Henry McClain in 1951, and John was adopted by Henry. John graduated from Mendon High …

Melodye Carol Ammer, age 73, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Dec. 23, 1948 in a suburb of Detroit, a daughter to the late Sam R. and Ivanel (Wilkerson) Miller. Melodye graduated from Southfield Michigan High School with the class of 1967 and attended Virginia Farrell Beauty …

Mr. Philip Allen DuFour, age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born on August 28, 1948 in Elkhart, the son of the late Allen E. and Ruth V. (Hall) DuFour. Phil graduated from Constantine High School in 1966 where he met the love …

John Edwin Gearhart, age 89, of Three Rivers died surrounded by family at home on Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born in Marcellus on December 24, 1932, son of Edwin and Cherry. John spent his childhood adoring his three sisters Gloria, Jo, and Sandy. He attended Three Rivers Schools, with his best friend Skip (Herbie) Nisonger, where he played …

Gayle Arlene Hackenberg, age 69, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 25, 1952 in Coldwater, the daughter of Urman and Hilda (Bogart) Bartholomew. Gayle graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1971, then graduated from Western Michigan University with a master’s degree in social psychology. …

Patrick Douglas Wiseman, age 66, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022.  Doug was born in Elkhart on January 4, 1956, the son of James Franklin and Marie Lou (Houseworth) Wiseman. Doug was a 1974 graduate of Three Rivers High School where he participated in wrestling and football. He also enjoyed hunting with his dad. He was …