Obituaries

Dolores Ann Springer, age 88, of Three Rivers, died at home on Monday, March 22, 2021. She was born in Three Rivers on April 13, 1932, the son of Glen and Mary (Mayer) Detwiler. Dolores graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1950, and in 1954 married William “Bill” Springer, also of Three Rivers. The three pillars of Dolores’ life …

Phyllis June Kerr, age 88, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Safe Haven Assisted Living. She was born June 10, 1932 in Three Rivers, the son of the late Leonard and Esther (Neadder) Mohney. Phyllis has been a lifetime resident of Three Rivers. On October 8, 1950 in Three Rivers, she was united in …

James Edward Hambruch, age 53, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children due to COVID complications. He was born on September 11, 1967, in Fairfax County, VA the son of Robert Gary and Bernharde (Korczynski) Hambruch. Jim graduated from Junction City High School in Junction City, KS and enlisted in the U.S. …

Rocky Evans passed away suddenly March 17, 2021 at home with friends in DeLand, Florida. Born in Three Rivers, March 22, 1952, Rocky was always involved in sports during high school along with friend Mike Heivilin attempting to bench as many of the opposing team with as many injuries as possible. Rocky went so far as to test the new …

Janice Ann Youngs, age 69, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 in Kalamazoo. She was born in Dowagiac on January 20, 1952 the daughter of Frederick and Grace (White) Youngs. Janice was a cashier, working for K-Mart 31 ½ years and many years at Meijer. Janice enjoyed crocheting and knitting but most of all she enjoyed playing with …

Amber Carolyn Stoll, age 31, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 15, 2021 at her home. Amber was born on October 9, 1989 in Sturgis, a daughter of Todd and Kathy (Kelley) Stoll. Many will remember her as a fun, loving, fierce spirited platinum blonde who had a heart of gold that she wore on her sleeve. She loved …

George Stuart Goss, age 94, of Sturgis, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 21, 2021. George was born on August 11, 1926 in Grand Rapids to parents Ray T. and Sylvia (Spoelstra) Goss. After attending Calvin College and Moody Bible Institute, he was ordained as a full-time minister through the IFCA. He pastored in …

Richard A. “Dick” Wenzel, age 88, of Portage, and a lifelong Sturgis resident, went to heaven late Friday evening, March 19, 2021, in the loving care of his family and Dear Country Adult Foster Care in Burr Oak. Dick was born April 6, 1932, in Sturgis, a son of the late Richard G. and H. Irene (Milliman) Wenzel. Dick lived …

Shirley Lucille Faunce, age 98, of Coldwater, went to be with her lord and savior on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Skaggs Assisted Living in Burr Oak. A memorial service for Shirley will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2021, at Bronson First United Methodist Church, with Pastor Sam Gordy officiating. A burial of ashes will take place …

Floyd M. Summey, age 88, of White Pigeon, died Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Bowman Place in Three Rivers, following a brief illness. He was born May 9, 1932, in Sturgis, a son of Anthony and Frances (Warble) Summey. He was a White Pigeon resident since 1966, member of White Pigeon Lions Club, First Presbyterian Church of White Pigeon and …