Obituaries

Judith Helen (Wallaert) Knepple, age 82, of Goshen, and a former longtime Sturgis resident, passed away early Sunday afternoon, October 6, 2024, at the Laurels of Goshen. She was born September 16, 1942, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Harry and Gwendolyn (Carrier) McQuiston. Judy resided in Goshen for the past 6 years coming from Lofton, Nevada. She also …

Kim Cupp, age 63, was called home to help with the harvest in Heaven on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Kim was born on August 22, 1961 to Jerry and Lois Cupp of Mendon. Kim was the youngest of five siblings (Cactus, Cindy, Kerry and Sandy) and spoiled by all of them. During his youth, Kim loved pulling jacked-up trucks, football, …

Elsie Kathleen Moore, age 91, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. She was born in Port Huron on November 12, 1932, the daughter of John and Rowenna (Goff) Balog. Elsie was known for her strength and her kindness. In her younger years, she traveled all around the United States, working odd jobs, …

M. Virginia Hirshey, age 100, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Birch Meadows Senior Care. She was born January 13, 1924 in Chicago, the daughter of Ernest and Mary (Kedlac) Johnson. Virginia loved to do crafts and graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago. She worked as a laboratory technician at the old Three Rivers Hospital …

Dorothy R. Montbriand, age 94, of Sturgis, died Friday, October 4, 2024, at Life Care Center of LaGrange. She was born on October 24, 1929, in Chicago to John V. Sr. and Muriel (Coppess) McNeil. Dorothy was a 1947 graduate of Thornton Township High School in Harvey, Illinois. She furthered her education at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, and Gregg …

Delwin Keith Buckhold, age 93, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024. And as to his wishes cremation has taken place. He was born in Sturgis on July 14, 1931 the son of Delmore Lewis and Dorothy May (Clipfell) Buckhold. Delwin attended Three Rivers Schools and graduated with the class of 1949. He was a Veterinarian graduating from …

Connie Sue Frederick, affectionately known as “Mimi” to her grandchildren, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4th, 2024, at the age of 70, surrounded by family at Arbor Rose Hospice in Kalamazoo.  Connie had unexpectedly fallen ill the week before her death and was diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer that had spread throughout her body. Born in Coldwater on …

Janice Haas, age 79, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation. She was born January 13, 1945 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Clifford and Marie (Sherry) Hartzell, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1963. Janice was a cook for many years at Happy Landing of Corey Lake, …

Sherry Nan Townsend, age 74, of Constantine, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at her home. Born on May 17, 1950, in Springfield, IL, she was the daughter of Frank and Laura (Jones) Townsend. Sherry graduated from Marcellus High School in 1968. She was a dedicated member of the Corinthian Chapter 123 Order of the Eastern Star and the …

Richard Allen Metty, age 80, died in Three Rivers on Saturday, October 5, 2024. His family will receive friends on Friday, October 11, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Gene French officiating. …