Obituaries

Frances Deea Greider, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo.  She was born on January 6, 1943 in Goshen, the daughter of Auttio and Charlotte (Slabaugh) Mitchell.  She attended Mendon High School and later received her diploma from Three Rivers High School.  In March of 1977 she married Brian Greider …

Alfred “Wes” Kocher, age 82, of Colon, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Wes was born in Sparta, Illinois on November 26, 1941, a son to the late Alfred and Beulah (Williams) Kocher. On May 4, 1963, Wes married Patricia A. Norton at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, in South Holland, Illinois. …

James “Jim” Herman Awe, age 77, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on June 30th, 1947, in Three Rivers to Carl and Marjorie (McCracken) Awe. He was a proud graduate of the Three Rivers High School Class of 1965. While in high school Jim was a standout …

Charlene Marie Burmeister, age 83, of Marcellus, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 3, 1941 in Marcellus, the daughter of Raymond and Lucille (Stage) Buckhold, and attended Marcellus Schools. Graduating from beauty school in Kalamazoo, Charlene went on to do hair care for nearly 40 years. She owned …

Karen Marie Furlong, age 71, of Three Rivers, died on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born April 27, 1953 in Detroit, a daughter of Edward and Marian (Walker) Tabaczuk. On December 11, 1971 she married Gerald Emerick, whom she was married to for 24 years, ending in divorce. On May 20, …

Victoria Joyce Brown, age 81, of Sturgis, passed away early Saturday morning, October 19, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born October 5, 1943, in Coloma, Michigan daughter of the late Joyce (VanVoorhis) Potts. Vicki had resided in Sturgis since 1976, coming from Coloma. On July 25, 2002, she married Gerald James Nelson in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Vicki …

Betty E. Provencher, age 72, of Sturgis, passed away early Friday afternoon, October 18, 2024, at her home. She was born May 3, 1952 in Sturgis. Betty resided most of her life in Sturgis. On April 13, 2002, she married Glenn Provencher at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis by the Rev. Calvin Kolzow. Betty retired from Summit Polymers in Sturgis …

Alvin Theodor Eaton, age 65, of Sturgis, passed away on October 7, 2024, at his home. He was born February 19, 1959 in Sturgis, son of the late Harley Sherman and Mildred (Lord) Eaton. Alvin resided most of his life in Sturgis. He held various jobs including construction and side jobs as a backyard mechanic. He enjoyed riding his bike, …

Dianna F. Clouse, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away on September 29, 2024, at Home Hospice of Arkansas in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born October 24, 1952, in Vermontville, Michigan, daughter of Hazel Crabtree and William Waldron. Dianna resided most of her life in Sturgis. Her early life was spent in Kalamazoo. On December 12, 1970, she married Michael …

Ollie Martin Irvin, age 72, of Sturgis, passed away on September 27, 2024 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek. He was born on November 2, 1951 in Mt. Pleasant, the son of the late Orton and Leona (Jernstadt) Irvin, the oldest of three siblings. Ollie’s cousin described Ollie as the pillar of his extended family. Ollie is survived by his …