Obituaries

Michael D. Gingerich, age 59, of Colon, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at Medilodge of Marshall. Michael was born on July 1, 1961 in Pryor, Oklahoma, a son to Leroy Gingerich and Sue Cole.  He graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1979 and would live all of his adult life in the Colon area. Michael also …

Mary Jane Hamminga, age 84, of rural Three Rivers, died on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born in Mendon Township on June 30, 1936 the daughter of Carl and Fern (Rishel) Huckendubler and was a lifetime resident of Mendon. She attended Canada Corners Country School and graduated from Mendon High School in 1954. …

Edwina (Brown) Foster was born June 2, 1940, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana to the late James Brown and Zola (Andrews) Washington. She was affectionally known as “Eddie” to many of her close friends. A Certified Nurse’s Aide, Edwina worked at various nursing homes. She loved spending time with her family and especially loved attending and being part of her church. She was a …

James “Dan” Clark, age 58, of Fish Lake, Sturgis, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at his home.  Dan was born in Three Rivers on February 18, 1962, a son of James and Willa Mae “Toots” (Parker) Clark.  He attended Centreville Schools, graduating in 1981. On September 18, 1982, he married Sherrie Pokorny in Three Rivers.  Dan worked for …

Harold Lee Tilford, Sr., age 91, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at his home. He was born in Clinton, IN on April 25, 1929, a son of George and Vira (Gilbert) Tilford. On May 17, 1952, he married Jeanette “Jean” Maggert in Elkhart. Harold worked as Department Manager at Syndicate Systems in Middlebury, retiring in …

Binnie Jo Price of Constantine, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at the age of 83, surrounded by her Husband, Children and larger family. She spent her childhood years growing up in Three Rivers and returned to live in the area in 1994. She spent her life as a pillar in all the communities in which she resided. Binnie …

Wayne Alvin Held was born Sept. 7, 1942, in Monroe under the union of Alvin John Held and Alma Louise Sachs. He was one of three siblings born from this marriage. Wayne proudly served our military in the U.S. Army as a member of the 101st Airborne “Screaming Eagles” Paratrooper team. After aiding in the Armed Forces, he would become …

Duane Armstrong Wing, age 86, formerly of Three Rivers, died unexpectedly Aug. 3, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. He was a 1951 Three Rivers graduate. Duane was proud of his service in the National Guard from 1957-1963. He was particularly grateful for the life-long friendships he maintained from kindergarten at Huss School until his death. Surviving friends Stan Mechling and Rolland …

Donald Duane Penick, age 85, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, at his home. He was born May 20, 1935, in LaGrange, Ind., a son of the late Donald and Maxine B. (Coleman) Penick. Don resided in Sturgis since 1964, coming from Howe, Ind. Before moving to Howe, he lived in LaGrange, and was a graduate of LaGrange …

Betty Jo Tullos, age 84, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born June 15, 1936, in Doddsoille, Miss., a daughter of Johnie C. and Margaret C. (Caldwell) Horton. Resident of St. Joseph County most of her life. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and her family. On Aug. …