Obituaries

Carolyn Jo Cook, age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025. Carolyn was born July 8, 1951 to Maurice and Henrietta Cook (deceased). She graduated from Mendon High School, attended Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. She met her cherished best friend, Michael, at Glen Oaks Community College. Carolyn was a talented singer and …

Ronna (Balzcak) Girton, age 61, of Laingsburg, Michigan, former long-time resident of White Pigeon Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Lansing after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born on March 31, 1963 in Grand Rapids, daughter of the late Ronald and Patricia (Houck) Balzcak. On December 2, 2000, she married David Girton in Sturgis. …

David E. Weiss, age 69, passed away surrounded by family on March 10, 2025 in Three Rivers. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. There will be no services. Arrangements by Ray Funeral Services.

Elaine Beth Schmidt, age 72, of Parker City, Indiana, passed peacefully from this earth on Saturday, March 8th, 2025. She was born in Sturgis on April 2nd, 1952 to the late Luther Melvin and Betty Jane (Holsinger) Tozer. She attended Sturgis High School. After school she worked as a cashier at Garden City Thrifty mart. On October 18th, 1980 she …

Robin L Bienz, age 61, of White Pigeon died at home on Sunday, March 9, 2025. She was born on November 29, 1963 in Marion, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband William Bienz, her son, Stephen Odell Griggs, her mother, Alice, and her stepfather James Duncan. Robin is survived by children Sherry Mealor of White Pigeon, Randi …

Lee Alan Rodgers, age 70, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at his home surrounded by his wife and daughter. He was born October 21, 1954 in Grand Rapids, the son of George and Evelyn (Brunsink) Rodgers, and graduated from Caledonia High School with the Class of 1972. Lee was proud to grow up on the family …

Carroll David Parmeter, age 87, of Marcellus, passed away at home on Monday, March 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Carroll was a man who was cherished and respected by his family and community and was a presence of integrity and love in the lives of all those who have known him. He was born on November …

Norma Jean Lane, age 86, of Sturgis, died on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at her home. She was born on March 24, 1938 in Sturgis, the Daughter of Henry and Rosemary (Canton) Stubig. She was a resident of Sturgis and Three Rivers, and a member of The Mottville Bible Church. She enjoyed her Family, cooking, family history, and was known …

Joan E. Kelley , age 78, of Nottawa Township, died on Monday, March 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 8, 1946 in Kalamazoo, a daughter of Elbert and Lillie (Kirk) Herbert. Joan graduated from Parchment High School in 1965. On March 22, 1991 she married Robert A Kelley at the Nottawa United …

Donald Lee Graber, age 72, of Constantine, passed away Sunday evening, March 9, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 14, 1953, in Three Rivers, son of the late Ezra and Maudie (Kauffman) Graber. Don was a lifelong Constantine resident, living nearly his entire life on the family farm. On June 27, 1970, he married Debbie Frye at …