Obituaries

Mary Jane Snyder, age 84, of White Pigeon, died on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at her home following a short illness. She was born on September 6, 1937 in White Pigeon, the Daughter of Stanley and Esther (Silveus) Gouker. She was a Homemaker and lived all her life in White Pigeon. Member of The Constantine Baptist Church and the Jaycees. …

Roger Dale Somerlott, age 72, of Colon, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was born on January 30, 1949 to Roy and Zelma (Schrader) Somerlott. Roger grew up in Colon. He graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1969. During his Senior year, Roger was the Manager for the Colon Magi Varsity …

Charles E Heckathorn, age 73, of White Pigeon, died on Thursday, December 30, 2021 Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home.

John M. Fayette, age 64, of Sturgis, passed away on December 12, 2021.  He was born to John and Virginia Fayette Rusilkowski on October 28, 1957, in Grand Rapids. John was born to a family with 5 children. John loved to enjoy time with his family, loved the Lord and taught God’s word at release time. In his free time, …

Lois Eleanor Fox, age 100, of Volinia, Michigan passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 in Dowagiac. She was born in Bristol, Indiana on January 18, 1921, the daughter of William Jasper Morris and Edith Mae Menges. On April 15, 1949, in Elkhart, she married Paul C. Fox who preceded her in death in 2009. Lois loved to take care of …

Ronnie Briggs of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the age of 71. A complete obituary is currently in the process of being written. While visiting Ronnie’s tribute page, please take a moment to light a candle or share a memory with his family. The Briggs family is being assisted by Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral …

Scott T. Harper, age 62, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, December 29th, 2021, at his home. Scott was born on September 5, 1959, in Kalamazoo, a son to the late Russell and Mary Lou (Triestram) Harper. Scott is survived by his partner of 40 years Gary Lachman of Colon, a sister Kay (Paul) Triezenberg of Evart, MI, and 3 …

Mary F. McClain, age 88, of White Pigeon, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at ProMedica Nursing Home in Three Rivers. She was born November 6, 1933 in Vistula, IN, a daughter of Perry and Lottie (Bowman)  Grosse. She graduated from Wakarusa High School.  On October 27, 1951, she married Kenneth McClain at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren in Middlebury. Mary …

David Lee Truckey, age 77, of Mendon, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers on May 9, 1944 the son of Francis L. and Helen (McElvain) Truckey. He attended Mendon High School, and was married to Janet Mazurek on Feb. 3, 1963. He has resided in Mendon his entire life except for 18 …

Corene May Baker, age 88, of Mendon, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. She was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on Aug, 26, 1933 the daughter of Robert and Nelda (Pidcock) Cox. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and later attended Wayne County Community College. Corene was married to Rev. Marion Baker on July 6, 1950 …