Obituaries

Stewart D. Swihart II, age 79, of Howe, Ind., and a longtime former resident of Sturgis, passed away early Wednesday morning, Aug. 19, 2020, at his home. Stew Swihart was born Feb. 23, 1941, in Fort Wayne. He dedicated his life to God and his family (and, of course, the Michigan State Spartans!). He was a devoted Christian husband, father, …

Carol Ann (Yoder) Borkholder, age 71, of rural Sturgis, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, at her home. She was born Nov. 30, 1948, near Colon, a daughter of Virgil and Magdalena (Hochstedler) Yoder. On Sept. 19, 1968, she married Kenneth H. Borkholder in Colon. Carol Ann is survived by her husband, Kenneth; daughters Magdalena (Marvin) Bontrager and Heather Sue (Christy) …

Perry Alan Robinson, age 61, of Sturgis, passed away early Monday morning, Aug. 17, 2020, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born Oct. 21, 1958, in Sturgis, a son of the late Harry Earl and Cohleen (Price) Robinson. Perry was a lifelong resident of Sturgis and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1976. On …

Thomas A. Kissell, age 55, of Bronson, passed away Monday morning, Aug. 17, 2020, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, due to injuries sustained in a tractor automobile accident. He was born Dec. 5, 1964, in Three Rivers, a son of the late Richard and Elaine (Dixon) Kissel. Tom resided most of his life in Bronson. He had been employed …

Sandra Lou Lewis, age 79, died on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. In accordance with family wishes, cremation has taken place. No public services will be held at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

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 …