Obituaries

Barbara Jean Jones, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at LakeHouse Assisted Living. She was born March 9, 1943 in Berwyn, Ill., the daughter of Kenneth and Mary (Brockbank) Kandler, and graduated from Lyons Township High School with the Class of 1961. On August 10, 1968 she married Andy Jones. Barb and Andy enjoyed life …

Bartel E Jonker Jr, age 86, of Sturgis, died on Monday, August 11, 2025 following a short illness. He was born on March 22, 1939 in Sturgis, the Son of Bartel E and  Violet M (Schouten) Jonker Sr. Bartell lived in the Sturgis and White Pigeon area all of his life, and was a graduate of White Pigeon High School …

John Charles Slocum, 83, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was born March 6, 1942 in Three Rivers, the son of Carl L. and Isabelle R. (Hadley) Slocum, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1960. John joined the United States Army in 1961 and served his country until his honorable …

Danny Collins, age 62, of Schoolcraft, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at his home. He was born August 6, 1963 in Kalamazoo, the son of Everett and Thelma (Rutherford) Collins, and graduated from Schoolcraft High School with the Class of 1981. Danny worked for many years for the Michigan Department of Transportation, rising to the rank of Supervisor of …

Jerry P. Chartrand, age 85, of Mendon, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025 in Three Rivers after a long illness.  He was born on September 25, 1939 in Bronson, MI the son of Kenneth and Letha (Bottomly) Chartrand.  Jerry attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1957 graduating class.  On October 28, 1961 he married Carol Ann …

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Teresa A. Wetherbee at the age of 75. She was born on September 10, 1949 in Three Rivers and passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, August 8, 2025. She was the daughter of the Robert and Joyce (Ward) Wetherbee and lived her entire life in Three Rivers. Teresa …

Adam L. Ferguson of Constantine passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at the age of 43. He was born on August 16, 1981 in Three Rivers. He was the son of Shirley Johnson Davis and David Ferguson. He left a mark on the hearts of those who knew him. His legacy was defined by his kindness and generosity. Adam …

Lynn L. Jones, age 78, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, August 5, 2025, at Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital, surrounded by her family. Lynn was born on April 13, 194, in Pasadena, CA, the daughter of the late Ray and Priscilla (Morrison) Holdridge. She married the love of her life, Eric Jones, in New Providence, NJ on January 9, 1988. …

Joyce Brubaker Hartman, age 68, of Sturgis, died at home on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Joyce was the youngest daughter of the late Dean and Vivian (Bowman) Brubaker. She attended Centreville High School where she was part of the School to Work program. Following graduation in 1976, Joyce worked for years in Food Services at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. …

Marion J. Frutig, age 99, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Thurston Woods Senior Living. She was born on April 30, 1926 in Sturgis to Edward and Ethel (Fortney) Cook. Marion graduated with the Mendon High School Class of 1944 and went on to work at the Kirsch Company in Sturgis, where she was employed …