Obituaries

Elise Andree Knapp, age 84, died on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted; no public services will be held. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Karen Joan Woodall, age 81, of Marcellus, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at her home. She was born January 30, 1940 at Barron Lake, Niles, the daughter of Howard John and Sarah Jane (Toombs) Woodall, and moved to Howardsville at the age of 3. Karen was a dedicated employee at Three Rivers Hospital, where she worked 44 years …

Dale LeRoy Cowham, age 87, of Marcellus, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 in the comfort of his home with family by his side. Dale was born in Three Rivers on January 30, 1934, the son of Leon Phillip Cowham and Amelia Beatrice (Curtis) Cowham. On July 11, 1970, in Lawrence, Michigan he married Regina Gail Greene, who preceded him …

Robin Lynn (Arnold) Groff passed away unexpectedly at her home in Sturgis, on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at the age of 59 (but to her she was forever 29 and holding). While Robin’s family and friends deeply grieve her loss, they know she is now experiencing a peace and joy like no other and they are choosing to remember her …

Mary Olney Anderson, MD, age 77, of Leonidas, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at The Fountains of Bronson Place where she had resided the past year. She was born in Leonidas on January 24, 1944 the daughter of the late William Harold Olney and Mary Elizabeth (Pattison) Olney. After graduation from Colon High School, she attended the University of Michigan …

Ronald A. Carnell, age 71, of Colon, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Ron was born on January 24, 1950, in Battle Creek, a son of the late Bud and Betty (Lowe) Carnell. Ron grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. Eventually Ron would move to California. …

Harry Walter Stevens, age 38, of Mottville, died on Sunday, August 8, 2021 and was born on March 23, 1983. Survived by his Mother Elizabeth (Lisa) Stevens, 3 Sisters Rachael Bunnell, Angela Stowaway, and Hillary Lowery. 2 Brothers Johnnie Stevens and Tom Stevens. Niece Jessica Pelfrey and a Nephew Robert Bunnell. Preceded by His Father Robert Lee Stevens. Celebration of …

Mary E Maurer, age 60, of White Pigeon, died on Friday, August 6, 2021. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home.

Jacqueline Mary Kafka, age 60, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at her home in Fabius Township late Saturday, August 7, 2021.  She was born on June 9th, 1961 in Three Rivers, the daughter of the late Charles and Joan (Binder) Johnson. Jacqueline has been a Three Rivers resident her entire life.  She graduated from Three Rivers Schools and later …

Carol Lee (Wolk) McPherson, age 75, of Sturgis, went to be with the Lord after her courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, August 8, 2021, surrounded by family and friends. Carol was born on January 4, 1946 in Chicago to Willard and Eleanor (Stiehl) Wolk.  She received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Illinois University in 1968.  Carol …