Obituaries

Betty Jean Garrison, age 97, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, June 13, 2024 at LakeHouse Three Rivers. She was born October 1, 1926 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Arthur C. and Irene (Fox) Acker, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1945. Betty was a dedicated employee of four decades …

Steven Ray Bowerman, age 71, of Niles, died peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2024, in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began October 27, 1952 in Paducah, Kentucky, the only child born to Nelson and Mildred Bowerman. Steven cherished his family and grandchildren.  They were his world.  He was an avid golfer and bowler.  He was a social …

John A. Barrows, age 85, of Sturgis, died Monday, June 10, 2024, at his residence. He was born on March 10, 1939, in Orland, IN to Charles W. and Jessie (Fields) Barrows. John was a graduate of Orland High School. He started farming at a young age and farmed until 1985, to pursue a career in construction. He would do …

Marlene Rochelle Moore Gilger, age 53, passed away peacefully on June 6th, 2024 at home. She was born on March 26th, 1971 in Three Rivers to Jack and Virgina Moore. She was a beloved resident of Murray, KY and leaves lasting touches in both her community and many more around the country. She married Bob Gilger on Nov 11,1995, and …

Tina M Holderman, age 59, of White Pigeon, died on Monday, June 10, 2024. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday at The Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon, where services  will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday with interment in Constantine Township Cemetery.

George Richard Diethrich of Marcellus, a man of unwavering strength and a sharp engineering mind, passed away on June 10, 2024 in Cassopolis, at the age of 86. Born on August 16, 1937, in Constantine to Wilbur and Marjorie (Guthrie) Diethrich, George was a distinguished individual whose life touched the hearts of many. George attended Three Rivers schools, and graduated …

B. Douglas Troup, age 74, of Jones, died Monday evening, June 10, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Doug was born October 4, 1949 in Elkhart to Boyd and Charlotte (Konneck) Troup. He spent the first 13 years of his life at Garver Lake in Edwardsburg, where he, his sister Peg and neighboring baby boomers spent time fishing, swimming, …

James H. Woermbke, age 73, of Nottawa Township, Mendon, died on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at his home. He was born April 15, 1951 in East Chicago, IN a son of John and Loretta (Mataski) Woermbke. James graduated from Roosevelt High School in East Chicago in 1969 and furthered his education at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL and …

Carrie Jo Hesher, age 63, of Three Rivers, passed away on May 6, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was born on February 25, 1961 in Three Rivers to the late Charles and Georgia (Colosimo) Spencer.  Carrie attended Three Rivers High School and graduated with the class of 1979. Carrie is survived by her sisters, Gail Stowers, Christine Spencer, Julie …

LaVerne A Timm, age 97, of Centreville, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 8, 2024.  She was born in Sturgis on June 19, 1926 the daughter of Lewis and Sylvia (Fish) Timm.  On August 31, 1945 she married the love of her life, Donald Timm, in Centreville.  LaVerne and Donald started their lives together in a home, where …