Obituaries

Ann Victoria Sawyer, age 77, of White Pigeon died on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. She was born on November 25, 1946 in Ann Arbor, the Daughter of James V and Annetta P (Potter) Halvorsen. Graduate of Olivet And Western Michigan University with a Masters Degree in Teaching. School Teacher in Mendon and Colon  Schools for over 35 years. Member of …

Robert Lee “Bob” Copenhafer, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at his home, losing his battle with ALS that began in 2020. Bob was born on January 27, 1948 in Three Rivers, the son of George and Elberta (Balke) Copenhafer. Bob graduated from Mendon High School in 1966 and Kansas State University in 1970. While at K-State …

Carl Wayne Henegar Sr., 83 years old, of Schoolcraft, passed away Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. Carl was born January 20, 1941, in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Carl and Verla Henegar, and graduated from Monroe High School. Carl served 2 tours in Vietnam with the rank of Sergeant First Class. He worked and retired from …

Edna Frances (Sherer) Rink, age 93, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 13, 2024. She was born in Jasper, Alabama on October 23, 1930 the daughter of Edward and Mattie (Burgess) Sherer. On April 15, 1950 Frances was united in marriage to Lamar Rink in Goshen, where they enjoyed 70 years of …

Mary Marie Boling, age 91, of Constantine, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Edgewood Health & Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. She was born January 4, 1933 in Porter Township, the daughter of Clarence L. and Ertah (Clark) Reames, and graduated from Constantine High School with the Class of 1951. Mary worked at the A&P Grocery Store in Three Rivers …

Wendy L. Russell, age 73, of Sturgis, went to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday evening, June 16, 2024, at her home. She was born December 3, 1950 in Erie, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Wayne M. and Vera Jeanette (Schenk) Price. Wendy resided in Sturgis since 1993, coming from Rural Hall, North Carolina. Her early life was …

Linda Pearl Yoder, age 82, of Sturgis, died on Saturday, June 15,2024. She was born on February 14, 1940 in Sturgis, the Daughter of Charles and Lora(Carson) Clark.  She was an area resident all of her life. She was employed by White Pigeon Schools, O’Sullivan Reality, and St Joseph County Mental Health. She enjoyed to Cook, Animals, and most of …

Chris Schwartz, Jr., age 85, of Sturgis, passed away surrounded by his family at 10:45 pm, on Monday, June 10, 2024 at his son’s home in Nappanee. He was born on November 23, 1938, in Crawford County, PA, to Chris Sr. and Elizabeth “Lizzy” (Hostetler) Schwartz. On June 21, 1959, in Findley, MI, he married Edna Irene Bontrager, she died …

Elizabeth Lee Kent née Beam of Schoolcraft, passed away on June 8, 2024 at the age of 79. Her life can best be described by thinking as she did, with the eye of an artist. Betsy lived a life as full as a painter’s pallet. Family, friends, education, and career were her primary colors and artistic pursuits, gardening and travel …

Dr. Paul Michael Blank, DDS, was born on April 6, 1961 in Grand Rapids, the son of George and Mary Lou Blank. He passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2024 at the age of 63, as a result of an earlier cardiac event. He was preceded in death by his parents. Paul graduated from Creston High School, Grand Rapids Junior …