Obituaries

Larry Duane Briggs, otherwise known as “Mr. DQ, ” “Briggsie” and “Lion,” passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at the age of 79, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Larry was always equipped with a joke that would unquestionably paint a smile on anyone’s face, so it was unsurprising that, even in his last days here on …

Alan Paul Stanton, age 66, of Constantine Township, went home to be with the Lord in his sleep, in the presence of his wife and daughter, on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. A celebration of Alan’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Factoryville Bible Church, 33650 Factoryville Road, Athens, followed by a luncheon. A …

Martha A. Wickey, of Burr Oak, died on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was 84 and passed away after a short bout with cancer. She was born Oct. 3, 1936, in LaGrange County, a daughter of Ora and Bernice (Troyer) Schrock. She moved with her family to the Burr Oak area at age 6 and …

Rebecca Sue Jackson, age 44, of Three Rivers, died unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 at the Three Rivers Health Emergency Room. She was born in Sturgis on March 8, 1976 and was the adopted daughter of Robert L. and Betty L. (Watts) McClish. She graduated from Colon High School in 1995 and attended Glen Oaks Community College. She met …

Lynna Hassenger passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. She was born on April 4, 1953 in Columbus, Indiana to Gerald and Alma (Van Est) Perry. She is survived by her loving husband, Bob Hassenger, children Brad (Shannon) Stahley, Eric (Amanda) Stahley, grandchildren Alizabeth, Alexandria, Carter, Alivia, Avery and Mahlyn; step-children Ed (Gail) Hassenger, Doug Hassenger, Sue (Joe) Keefe, step-grandchildren …

Lawrence Allen “Larry” Wine, age 62, of Three Rivers, passed away on Monday afternoon, October 12, 2020 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Larry was born in Kalamazoo on January 29, 1958 to Harold O. and Marian J. (Shelley) Wine. Larry was a big man with even a bigger heart and full of faith.  Larry married Diane Kline on October …

Ralph Anthony Vogel, Jr., age 94, of Three Rivers, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Heartland Healthcare Center in Three Rivers. He was born July 16, 1925, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Ralph A. Vogel, Sr., and Olga (Valls) Vogel. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. He had a long career as a mechanical …

Donald James King, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at the Riveridge Nursing Home, Niles, MI.  He was born in Constantine on October 30, 1937 the son of the late Willard Bruce and Millie (Mohney) King. Donald was united in marriage to Mrs. Pauline (Robinson) King.  He served his country in the U.S. Air …

Philip Brian Furlong, age 75, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020, at his home. Philip was born February 16, 1945 in Pontiac, MI, the son of Carl and Lavina (Wohlfert) Furlong. He served his country in the United States Army from 1964-67, and worked for 33 years at General Motors. He volunteered at the Three Rivers Fire …

James Paul Johnson, (known as Paul and Jim), age 99, formerly of Three Rivers, died Monday, September 28, 2020, at Birches Adult Foster Care in Leonidas. He was born in Chicago on New Year’s Eve, 1920, the son of Carlton and Effie (Moffitt) Johnson. Paul was married to Leola Hammer in Rockford on August 31, 1941. He graduated from Rockford …