Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Minnie (Marie) Cleveland, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community. Minnie passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Friday, June 7, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and warm memories. Born as Minnie Westphal in Jones, Michigan, in Cass County, Minnie …

Donald Major Dean, age 76, of Mendon, passed away at his home on Friday, June 7, 2024.  He was born in Ypsilanti on July 21, 1947 the son of Charles and Mary (Barnes) Dean.  Donald attended Colon High School and was part of the 1965 graduating class.  Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he would …

Sherman Dee Greider, Sr., age 90, of Leonidas, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 6, 2024.  He was born on December 29, 1933 in South Bend, the son of John and Evelyn (Hudzinski) Greider.  Sherman attended Riley High School and was part of the 1953 graduating class.  After graduation, Sherman married the love of his life, Mary Ann …

William “Bill” Elwood Spence, age 85, of Mendon, passed away at his home peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2024.  He was born in Three Rivers on July 1, 1938 the son of Olin and Imagene (Butler) Spence.  Bill attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1956 graduating class.  A year later, on December 22, 1957 Bill married high …

Sophia I. Miller, age 89, of Thurston Woods Village, Sturgis and formerly of Three Rivers, died Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Ft. Wayne. She was born December 19, 1934 in DeKalb Co. Indiana, a daughter of the late Daniel and  Elsie (Curlis) Pierson.  Sophia lived in Indiana until the age of 10, when she moved to Sturgis.  On June …

Charles (Chuck) E. Bowers, age 75, of Three Rivers (formerly of Marcellus), passed away on Wednesay, June 5, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 16, 1949, to the late Richard and Frances (Harding) Bowers. Chuck was a 1967 graduate of Marcellus High School and was an over-the-road truck driver for many years. …

Michael R. Shook, age 70, of White Pigeon, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Three Rivers Health . He was born May 22, 1954, in Ludington, son of the late John and Pauline (Walls) Shook. Mike resided nearly his whole life in White Pigeon. On February 21, 1996, he married Penny Galanda in Centreville. Mike had been employed …

Paul William Coffman, age 50, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in Jefferson Township. Paul was born April 4, 1974 in West Palm Beach, Florida, the son of Daniel Coffman and Cathrine Anne Baker. Paul grew up in Berryville, Clarke County, Virginia at Windy Hill Farms. Around the farm he would tend to the various livestock, maintaining …

Robert Atwater, age 75, of Dunlap, Illinois passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024 at OSF in Peoria following a lengthy illness. Bob was born January 25, 1949 to Elnora and Otis Atwater in Sturgis. While attending Sturgis High School, he played trumpet in the marching band, was catcher for the varsity baseball team, and enjoyed many outdoor activities. Bob graduated …

Stephen B. Adams of Marcellus went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 3, 2024. Steve was born March 26, 1954, the son of William D. and Marilyn (Raifsnider) Adams of Three Rivers. Steve was a 1972 graduate of Three Rivers High School. In 1976 he married Tracy Buckhold of Three Rivers. He is survived by wife Tracy …