Obituaries

Donald A Shank, age 80, died on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Spectrum Rehab in Grand Rapids surrounded by his Family and wife of 60 years following an extended illness. He was born on January 7, 1942 in Elkhart, the Son of Donald N and Fern (Bartmess) Shank. Resident of Grand Rapids since April 2021 coming from White Pigeon where …

Robert Michael Colpetzer, 76 years old of Rocky Top, TN passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2021. He was born Sept. 5, 1945 to Edward and Margaret (Morning) Colpetzer in Constantine. He graduated from Centreville High School in 1963 and attended Western Michigan University. After graduating in 1968 with a Masters Degree in Industrial Education, he moved to Waukegan, IL …

Randy Lee Swift, age 61, died on Sunday, January 9, 2022 in Three Rivers. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted, and no public services will be held at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

James Edward Foley passed away at age 33 on Sunday, January 9, 2022. He was born with Down Syndrome and was a joy-filled young man. His charisma meant no one was a stranger. He loved Jesus, people and parties. He was always a party waiting to happen. He participated in St. Joseph County Special Olympics for many years. But his …

Richard W. Mikolajczyk, age 95, of Leonidas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022 in Leonidas. Richard was born in Mishawaka on October 5, 1926, a son to the late John and Bernice (Arndt) Mikolajczyk. Richard’s family moved to Leonidas to their family farm when he was 11. He attended the Factoryville one room school house until the 8th …

Phyllis A. Vaughn, age 81, of Leonidas, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born on November 5, 1940 in Noble County, Indiana, a daughter to the late Herbert and Ruth (Loucks) Rauh. Phyllis was a lifelong resident of Leonidas. She graduated from Mendon High School and then attended Wright Beauty Academy …

Mary L. Davis, age 76, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at UP Health System in Marquette. She was born on May 22, 1945, in Sturgis, the daughter of the late Charles and Orretta “Blackie” (Krontz) Schrader. Mary attended the Centerville Schools and graduated. Mary married Ronald Davis on May 29, 1962, in Centerville.  The …

Gregory M. Bojanich, age 69, of Constantine, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at his home.  Greg was born in Sturgis on February 29, 1952, a son of Peter and Eileen (Watson) Bojanich.  He graduated from Constantine High School in 1970.  On June 26, 1971, he married Kimberlee Moord at the Constantine Messiah Lutheran Church. Greg first worked …

Margie Ann (Klingel) Egnew, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022 of natural causes at Riley’s Grove in Zeeland, MI where she had been living. Margie was born on June 3, 1932 to Harry V. Klingel and Laura E. (Mikesell) Klingel in Ft. Wayne. Her family relocated to Chicago where she lived until the sixth grade. Then …

Susan Lepert of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, at the age of 64. The Lepert family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and Cremation Society of Schoolcraft.