Obituaries

Annette Louise Merritt, age 60, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 14, 1964 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Merle and Marian (Roberts) Carter, and graduated from White Pigeon High School. Annette was a good mom who loved spending time with her family …

Connie Lee Haywood, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, July 27, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born July 10, 1953, in Coldwater, daughter of the late Russell and Betty (Ames) Solberg. Connie resided in Sturgis for the past 14 years. Her early life was spent in Coldwater and Traverse City. She was currently serving …

Ronald Lee Summers, age 69, of Three Rivers, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 25, 2024 following a brief illness. He was born on April 19, 1955 in South Bend, the son of Harvey and Mildred (Nichols) Summers. On February 14, 2020 he married Margie Avery in Three Rivers. Ron was a simple man who enjoyed the simple …

Martin Montoya, age 58 of Mendon, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 in Three Rivers.  Martin was born on December 3, 1965 in Mexico, a son of Andres and Carmen Montoya.  Martin worked at Show Hauler in Middlebury for many years.  He truly loved working and going fishing.  He was also a huge fan of scratch off tickets, and would win something with …

Barbara Cristofaro, age 73, of Colon, formerly of Chicago, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Barbara was born on September 1, 1950, in Chicago, a daughter to the late John and Ann (Salamon) Cimbala. On January 1, 1967, Barbara married her husband of 57 years, Dennis M. Cristofaro, at Blessed Virgin Mary …

Beverly Delores (Brewer) Gary, age 87 of Venice, FL, and formerly of Constantine, passed away on July 3, 2024 in Venice, Florida.  Beverly was born in Constantine on September 21, 1937, a daughter of Elwood Merle Brewer and Ferne Chappelear Yates Brewer.  She graduated from Constantine Public Schools. On July 3, 1954 she was married to Dean Barodel Stephenson. Born …

Larry Calvin Wohlmuth, age 86, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 19, 1938, in Pontiac, the son of the late Calvin C. and Marie G. (Monette) Wohlmuth. Larry served his country as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army. He returned to Southwest Michigan …

Garry Carmiel Giggy, age 84, of Three Rivers, and formerly of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his home. He was born August 14, 1939, in Howe, IN a son to the late Keith M. and Ruth (Dellinger) Giggy. Garry was a member of the Michigan National Guard where he served for 6 years, from Feb. 1962 to …

Robert Lloyd Miller, age 84, of Frost Proof, Florida, and long time former Sturgis resident, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home. In honoring Bob’s wishes cremation has taken place. A visitation and Memorial Mass will be held later. Please watch the funeral home website for service details. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis is entrusted with …

Ronald “Skip” Batten, age 85, of Mendon passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Rose Arbor Centrica Hospice Care in Kalamazoo. He was born in Mendon on April 7, 1939 the son of Olin and Norma (Moore) Batten. Skip attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1957 graduating class. Skip worked at Fibre Converters in Three Rivers …