Obituaries

Louise (nee: Hammond) Dolph, age 83, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Birch Meadows Adult Foster Care. Louise was born Feb. 21, 1937 in South Haven the daughter of Lyle Almond and Minnie (Smith) Hammond. Louise was a longtime teacher at Constantine Schools for twenty years and was also a member of the Michigan Retired Teachers …

Clarena Cook Muehlberger, age 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Muehlberger. She is survived by her children Robert (Esther) Muehlberger, Mary (John) Boonstra, Beth (Mark) Albert, Ellen (Gina Brandolino) Muehlberger; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren (and one on the way); sister, Joyce Moored; …

Alex Atkinson, age 82, of Bedford, Texas, formerly from Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 in David, Panama. He graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1956. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Terry L. Ware, age 67, of Constantine, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his home. Terry was born in Three Rivers on October 28, 1952, a son of Harry and Freda (Hawn) Ware. He attended Three Rivers Schools. On June 12, 1971, he married Peggy Knauss in Constantine. Terry was a general manager of the cargo division for …

LuAnn Hakala, age 64, of White Pigeon, died at 9:04 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. She was born June 6, 1956, in Elkhart, to Bob and Barbara (Huffman) Waterman. On July 28, 1973, she married John Hakala in Adamsville. Surviving in addition to her husband are a daughter, Jennifer Duvall of Elkhart; two sons, Nicholas Hakala of White Pigeon and …

James Alfred Hochberger, age 93, died on Thursday, August 13, 2020. In accordance with family wishes cremation will be conducted and services will be held at a later date in fall of 2020. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Helen G. Porter, age 71, of Lapeer, and formerly of Quincy, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. She was born in Ontonagon, Michigan on Aug. 7, 1949 the daughter of Gerald and Hattie (Davis) Findley. She graduated from Coldwater High School and was a long-time employee at the Coldwater Regional Corrections Center and the Secretary of State’s office. Helen was a …

Mary L. Thrasher, age 79, a lifelong Sturgis resident, passed away Friday morning, August 14, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. She was born November 16, 1940 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Fred and Vera (Stevens) Persails. On June 25, 1960 she married Lyle E. Thrasher. He preceded her in death May 22, 2019. Mary …

Keith Garland, age 38, of Kalamazoo, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Keith was born on May 27, 1982 in Kalamazoo, a son of David Garland and Tanya Standish. Keith was known as a great protector of those close to him. He was always there by your side and had your back when you …

Edwin Dave Schemenauer, age 63, of Three Rivers, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born on January 19, 1967 in South Haven, the son of David E. and Joanne K. (Wojtanowski) Schemenauer. Left to cherish Edwin’s loving memory are his siblings: Michael Schemenauer and Rita (Arnold) Lockwood; and many nieces and nephews. In accordance’s with Edwin’s wishes …