Obituaries

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 …

Brenda Sue Meadows, age 71, of Nunnelly, Tenn., a devoted mother, Nana, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Montgomery, Ala. She was born January 11, 1953 in Forrest City, Ark., but at a young age moved to Three Rivers, where she was raised by her parents Johnnie and Mary (Robinson) Meadows. She was a graduate …

Ronald E. Fox, age 85, of Moorepark and Marcellus, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 7, 2024. He was born on June 19, 1939 at his home in Schoolcraft, the son of Howard and Cora (Oswalt) Fox. On October 1, 1960 he would marry the love of his life, Darlene Butler. Ron was …

Rodney Lynn Borger, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the age of 67. He was born on September 14, 1956, in Three Rivers. He was the son of Robert and Janet (Forsyth) Borger. Rodney’s journey of life included his education at Schoolcraft schools. He graduated with the Class of 1974 from Schoolcraft High School. His dedication …

Bonnie Jean Reames, age 90, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Edgewood Health & Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. She was born December 24, 1933 in Schoolcraft, the daughter of Cornelius and Miram (Stiver) Michielson. On October 11, 1952 in Vicksburg, she married Leo C. Reames, whom she had met on a blind date. The couple farmed …