Obituaries

James Christian Wolff Jr., age 91, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Orchards of Three Rivers surrounded by family. He was born December 8, 1934 in Twin Falls, Idaho, the son of James C. and Bertha (Larsen) Wolff Sr., and graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1953. After graduation James moved to Michigan, where …

John Ruehl Kruse, age 89, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord Friday, February 27, 2026 at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation surrounded by his loving family. Born April 28, 1936 in Mason, MI to Ruehl and Helen (Rugg) Kruse, John developed a love for woodworking as his dad worked in the lumber company around the block from their …

David Lee Hinman, age 77, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 27, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. David was born on July 1, 1948 in Michigan City, IN, the son of the late Raymond and Lenora (Zebell) Hinman. David (Dave) was raised in Three Oaks, Michigan, and graduated from Western Michigan University with …

James Robert “Bob” Butz, age 94, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at The Orchards of Three Rivers. He was born on February 27, 1932 in Appenzell, PA, the son of James and Elizabeth (Easton) Butz. On February 17, 1955, he married the love of his life, Doris J. VanTeglen, in Lyndhurst, NJ. Together they …

Elizabeth Ann Clement, age 102, of Cassopolis, died peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026 in the presence of her family, listening to the soft waves of Lake Michigan at Brentwood in Niles. She was born Elizabeth Ann Hills on November 15, 1923 in Grand Rapids to Isaac Arthur and Mary Josephine (Applegate) Hills. Elizabeth enjoyed a wonderful childhood among close …

Suzanne M. Stickle, known to many as Sue, peacefully entered eternal rest on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by the love of her family. Sue was born in 1937, the first of two daughters to Ward and Louise Doughten. Her father, Ward, was a World War II Navy veteran, and her mother, Louise, was the …

Julia Maxine Bontrager, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2023, at the age of 86 in Port Charlotte, Florida. Born on February 5, 1940 in South Bend, Julia led a life of cherished moments and enduring relationships. Julia’s journey began as the beloved daughter of her South Bend community, where her early years …

Sally Joy Androsky, age 69, of Three Rivers, passed away at The Orchards in Three Rivers on Monday, February 23, 2026 after battling a long illness. She was born in Cheboygan on May 6, 1956 the daughter of Raymond “Butch” and Adeline Bischer. She attended Onaway High School and was part of the 1974 graduating class. Following high school, she …

Jaclynn Dee “Jackie” Havens, age 78, of White Pigeon, passed away on November 8, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital with her loving husband at her side. She was born March 25, 1947 in Three Rivers, the daughter of James and Ilene (Brewer) Oswalt, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1965. Jackie worked as the office …

Olimpia Maftean, age 97, of Sturgis, passed away early Sunday morning, February 22, 2026, at her home. She was born October 16, 1927 in Marginea, Suceava, Romania, the daughter of the late Stefan and Trandafiea (Precob) Maftean. Olimpia was a devoted mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She was a faithful member of St. Elias Eastern Orthodox Church in Battle Creek. Olimpia …