Obituaries

Dave Ritzer, long time resident and business owner, passed away at his home in Constantine, Friday, September 25, 2020, following a brief illness. He was 60 years old. Preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Marilyn, and sister Lynn. He is survived by sister Stephanie (Terry) Strawbridge and nephew Kris. Also, special friends Sam and Rhonda Albano. Dave had …

Deborah Joanne Bingaman-Kline, age 34, of Lansing, entered eternal peace with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at her home. Debbie was born on March 1, 1986 in Three Rivers, daughter of Jerry and Phyllis Bingaman and Donna (Tom) Douglas. Debbie attended Three Rivers Public Schools and was married to Amos Kline, but later divorced. She brought joy …

Sandra Marie Dentler, age 76, of Three Rivers, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born in Chili, Wisconsin on Feb. 11, 1944 the daughter of John D. and Edna C. (Perrin) Jansen. Sandra graduated from Three Rivers High School and was married to Gerald “Jerry” Dentler on Sept. 24, 1964 ; they were …

Janet L. Pashby, age 72, of Lansing, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at her home.  Janet was born in Three Rivers on July 2, 1948, a daughter of Glenn and Eleanor (Skelton) Pashby.  She graduated from Constantine High School in 1966 and attended Michigan State University.  She retired as a secretary for Wilcox Company, Lansing and previously worked …

Laurie Ann (Phelps) Janing, age 57, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 25, 2020 from Hypertension Cardiovascular Disease. She was born in Three Rivers, November 4, 1963 to James (Jim) and Joyce Mae Phelps. Laurie, aka “sweetheart,” graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1981. Afterward, she devoted her life to being a great mother and homemaker, as …

Caroline V. (Schwartz) Bivvins, age 87, of Colon, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, at her home. Caroline was born June 24, 1933, in Monroe, Ind., a daughter of the late Samuel L. and Anne (Eicher) Schwartz. Caroline had lived in Indiana early in life, moving to Michigan in 1962. On Oct. 26, 1952, she married Melvin B. Schwartz. He …

Erwin Lee Shannon, age 79, of Leonidas, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at his home. Cremation has taken place and there are no services planned at this time. Arrangements by Schipper Funeral Home.

Michael Dean Hunter, Sr., age 68 of rural Fulton, died Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Battle Creek on July 8, 1952 the son of Richard Lee and Helen Rosemary (Robinson) Hunter. He attended Athens High School before enlisting in the US Army and served in Viet Nam. He was married to …

Brenda Joy (Hill) Henney, age 76, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020, in San Antonio, while under Hospice Care surrounded by her loving family. Her life from the start was about traveling and serving others. She was born in Bradenton, Fla., to Bill and Ophelia (Dannelley) Hill and grew up in Burr Oak. Brenda was always proud of being …

Michael D. Gingerich, age 59, of Colon, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at Medilodge of Marshall. Michael was born on July 1, 1961 in Pryor, Oklahoma, a son to Leroy Gingerich and Sue Cole.  He graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1979 and would live all of his adult life in the Colon area. Michael also …