Obituaries

God gently called Gordon A Burkett Jr home during the early hours of Wednesday, July 31, 2024 while he slept.  The last words he heard were from his beloved wife, “Goodnight honey, I love you”, and that proclamation was sealed with a kiss.  This was their nightly routine. Gordon was born in Kalamazoo on December 9, 1950 to Gordon Sr. …

Marsha K Forstner, age 76, of Mottville Township, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon where services will begin at 3:00. Interment in Mottville Township Cemetery. Donations to Animal rescue.

Karen Sue Laws, age 56, of Vandalia, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Her life began February 22, 1968 in Elkhart, the youngest of four children born to Donald and Katherine Neff. Karen cherished her family and spending time with her daughter.  She enjoyed playing with her two cats, Katie and Kelly, and playing bingo. Karen will be greatly missed by …

Carl F. Holmes Sr., beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on April 20, 2024 at the age of 87, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Carl was born Nov.14,1936, in Athens, Alabama. After a very difficult childhood, he traveled to Michigan at fifteen years old with a friend and remained there until 1976. He graduated from Niles High …

Sue Ann (Lane) Hughes, age 76, of Colon, left this world to return to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Maple Lawn Rehabilitation and Medical Facility in Coldwater. Sue Ann was the daughter of William and Avice Lane, born on September 1, 1947.  She graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1965 and soon after …

Judith May Norton, age 74, of Three Rivers, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, and friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Judi leaves behind her loving husband of 50 years. She had many friends and was always welcoming to new friends. She loved her grandchildren with all her heart …

Patricia “Patty” Elaine Slaughter, age 63, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at her home unexpectedly. She was born March 21, 1961 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Lawrence and Marion (Snow) Slaughter, and graduated from Constantine High School with the Class of 1979. Patty enjoyed cooking and baking, skills she initially honed at Meek’s Mill Café …

The family of Patricia “Pat” Sullivan would like to share the news of her passing. Surrounded by her family, Pat peacefully passed away at Birch Meadows Senior Care on Monday, July 22, 2024 at the age of 87. Pat was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, sister-in-law and aunt. Pat had a very full and well-lived life. Her …

Lola Mae “Happy” Culp, age 96, of Mendon, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Edgewood Health and Rehab in Three Rivers.  She was born on December 7, 1927 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of St. Clair and Kathryn (Eagan) Carpenter. Happy attended and graduated from Colon High School.  On February 26, 1945 she married Keith Culp at St. …

Jacklyn Lea Connelly, age 88, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation. She was born December 4, 1935, in South Bend, the daughter of Paul and Erma (Hoffman) Haringer, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1953. On June 28, 1958 Jacklyn married John A. Connelly. Together they enjoyed …