Obituaries

Ralph W. Payton, age 48, of Marcellus, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born July 28, 1975, a son to Eddie Payton and Linda Murray. Ralph resided in Morley, Michigan when he was a teen and graduated from Morley High School. He was in the United States Navy for 11 years, …

Fred Albert Burnett III, age 78, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 19, 1945 in Detroit, the son of Fred and Shirley (Saccoman) Burnett Jr. He graduated from Southgate High School and went on to earn his Bachelors degree and later Masters degree from Western …

Lynn Eugene PeDue, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024, at his home. He was born July 13, 1945, in La Porte, Indiana son of the late John and Bessie (Keltz) PeDue. Lynn resided in Sturgis since 1978 coming from White Pigeon. His early life was spent in Westville, Indiana where he graduated from Westville High …

Randy Loren Leonard, Sr., age 59, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital in Coldwater. He was born October 16, 1964 in Sturgis, son of the late Richard Lee and Joyce Marie (Briggs) Leonard. Randy resided in Bronson for the past two years, coming from Sturgis. His early life was lived in Nottawa and …

Steven Nathan Button, age 68, of Three Rivers, passed away on July 8, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on April 22, 1956 a son to Nathan Herman and Mattie Mae (Winterstein) Button in Coldwater. Steven lived in Union City during his younger years and graduated from Union City High School. He married Beverly Powell in …

Karen M. Powell, age 76, of Constantine, died on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Lake House Three Rivers. She was born July 26, 1947 in Cassopolis, a daughter of James Elwood and Marjorie (Munger) Powell. Karen and her family moved to the Constantine area in 1948 and into town in 1959. She graduated from Constantine High School in 1965. Karen …

Willa Ann Arnold, age 81, of Vicksburg, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Laurels of Galesburg following a brief illness.  She was born in Sturgis on April 4, 1943 the daughter of William and Wanda (Deal) Wagner.  Ann attended Sturgis High School and was part of the 1961 graduating class.  Following high school, she would go on …

William Arthur Hickmott of Moon Township, PA died peacefully at the age of 96 on July 6, 2024 with the love of his life, Patricia Hickmott, by his side.  William, or Bill, as he was known to his family and friends, was born on July 7th, 1927 in Kalamazoo. He grew up in Mendon with his parents William Arthur Hickmott …

Richard “Dick” Arol Greensides, age 92, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away at home after a short illness on Saturday, July 13, 2024.  He was born April 6, 1932, in Three Rivers the only child of Arol and Beulah (Myer) Greensides.  Dick married Madelyn I. Huff on August 21, 1955 in Constantine.  They enjoyed nearly 65 wonderful years together.  Dick spoke …

David Lee Freese passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at the age of 74. He was born August 8, 1949 to Delmont and Harriet (Luce) Freese. He and his sister were raised on the family farm in Park Township. He graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1967. He attended Glen Oaks Community College and Western Michigan University. He …