Obituaries

Richard “Rick” Douglas Fidler, age 48, of Marcellus, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born in Canton, IL on January 8, 1971 the son of Richard J. and Linda K. (Myers) Fidler. Rick spent his early childhood years in Cuba, IL, Manito, IL, and Ft. Wayne, IN.  He settled in Marcellus, when his …

Patricia J. Presdorf, age 67, of Sturgis, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at Three Rivers Health. Mrs. Presdorf was born May 1, 1952, in Hillsdale, to Clifford and Genevieve (Booth) Spence. Living for many years in St. Joseph County, she worked for Kirsch Company in Sturgis, for a paper mill in Constantine and was a cashier at Meijer in Sturgis. …

Amanda Marie Huff, age 32, of Mendon, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in Three Rivers on Jan. 8, 1987 and was a lifetime resident of the area. She attended both the Huss School in Three Rivers and Mendon Public Schools. She attended Beauty School in Battle Creek and worked as a …

Dustin James Driskel, age 46, died suddenly in Elkhart on Monday, November 11, 2019 at home. He was born in Three Rivers on December 2, 1972 the son of Karl Earnest (Becky Lynn) Driskel and Nancy (Ken) Phillips. Dustin was a truck driver working at Pro Fleet Transport at the time of his death. Dustin enjoyed horses, wolves and hunting. …

Katherine (Kay) Meek, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Kay was born Dec. 31, 1939, in Battle Creek, a daughter of the late Oliver A. and Opal K. (Blowers) Parlin. Kay had lived all her life in St. Joseph County, graduating from Colon High School with the class of 1958. …

David Edward Blasius, age 84, of Three Rivers, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 10, 2019. He was born on October 10, 1935 in Three Rivers, the son of Arthur and Martha (Barns) Blasius. David was a Master Electrician and started Blasius Electric. David was preceded in his passing by his parents. Left to cherish David’s …

Christine “Chris” Marie Rogers, age 47, of Marcellus, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Bristol, Pennsylvania on October 12, 1972 the daughter of Gerald E. and Shirley Anne (Sessa) Motter. Chris was the Director of Nursing at multiple places most recently at the Cass County Medical Care Facility in Cassopolis. Chris …

Delores A. Murray, age 77, of Burr Oak, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at her home, following an extended illness. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.

Marilyn Louise Armstrong, age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Kalamazoo on July 25, 1946 the daughter of Howard and Violet (Brown) Cannon. Marilyn enjoyed reading, solving crossword puzzles, and spending time putting puzzles together.  She also loved watching the game show network, baking, and going shopping when …

Laura Hesher, age 98, Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Laura was born April 12, 1921, in Paipot, Saskatchewan, Canada, a daughter of LeRoy and Acco (Church) Raymond. Laura lived in Canada as a young girl. She was a graduate of White Pigeon High School class of 1940. On Oct. 16, 1940, she married Dale Wilson Hesher, …