Obituaries

Christopher M. Huston, age 54, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born on June 28, 1965 in LaGrange, Indiana the son of David and Ann (Boyd) Huston. Chris graduated from Mendon High School and proudly served 8 years in the US Navy as an avionics technician before embarking on a professional …

Arthur “Art” John Dykstra, age 90, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Safe Haven Assisted Living. He was born on April 4, 1930 in Sioux Center, Iowa the son of the late John M. and Anna (Wyma) Dykstra. Arthur served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force. On June …

David Forrest Shingledecker, age 49, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazo. David was born on June 8, 1970 the son of Bud and Dorothy Shingledecker. On June 7, 1997 David was united with Juanita Shingledecker in holy matrimony. She meant everything to him. His wife Juanita is still at Borgess …

Patricia Ann Estes, age 75, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Bickford of Battle Creek Assisted Living.  She was born in Ypsilanti on January 19, 1945 the daughter of Emmery L. and Sarah B. (Edwards) Snyder. She graduated from Mendon High School in 1963 and earned her Associates Degree from Glen Oaks Community College. Pat loved to read, …

Rodney Gene Day, age 62, of Burr Oak, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020, at his home. He was born Dec. 20, 1957, in New Castle, Ind., a son of the late Donald and Hazel M. (Proctor) Day. Rodney resided most of his life in Burr Oak. Rodney had been employed for many years at Sturgis Foundry until the closing …

Marilyn Kay Kahler-Slack, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 10, 2020 with family at her side.  She was born on February 5, 1961 to Dennis R. & Ruth A. (Buel) Slack in Three Rivers. Marilyn attended Three Rivers Community Schools and graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1979. In 1979, she was united in marriage to Clifford Kahler …

Madalon J. Yunker, age 85, of Sturgis, passed away on Thursday, April 9th in Portage, Michigan, of natural causes. Madalon is survived by two daughters: Susan Anable of Sturgis and Kristin (Michael) Gay of Sturgis; four sons: Michael (Bev) Yunker of Centreville, John (Marybeth) Yunker of Woodburn, Indiana, Jeffery (Christine) Yunker of Wadsworth, Illinois and James (Tana) Yunker of Burr …

Dennis Leslie Conner, age 64, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, April 9, 2020, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born May 25, 1955 in LaGrange, Indiana, son of the late Elmer and Carolyn J. (Leamon) Conner. Dennis was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1974. On …

Glen E. Billington, age 56, of Sturgis, and a former resident of Portland and Bryant, Indiana passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born May 13, 1963 in Portland, Indiana son of the late Burley and Mary V. (Ashcraft) Billington. Glen resided in Sturgis for the past 20 years coming from Bryant …

Paul Leon Lochmondy, age 69, of Marcellus, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 5, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 30, 1950 in South Bend, the son of Joseph and Marie (Kazmierczak) Lochmondy. Paul enjoyed motor sports, lake life, and spending time with his family. Paul is preceded in his passing by his …