Obituaries

Steven Robert Clock, age 44, of Three Rivers, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 12, 2019. He was born on April 12, 1975 in Midland, Michigan the son of Steven Clock, Sr. and Linda (Sonnabend) Miller. Steven was known for his love of all things challenging, if anything became too simple or easy, he lost interest. He loved to fix …

Gordon Cedric Adair, age 53, of Three Rivers, passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Borgess Medical Center.  He was born on March 13, 1966 in Chicago, the son of Thaddeus L. and Arabelle (Williams) Adair. He was employed for fourteen years at American Axle and most currently at Precision Wire for the last two …

Our mom, Neta JoAnn Benoit was born August 11, 1937, in Pocahontas, Arkansas the daughter of Charlie Ray Jenkins and Crata Cotabell DeRossett (Eddie Derossett). She passed on Friday, November 29, 2019. We are proud of the fact that some of our heritage is from “down south”. Mom was surely a feisty lady, stubborn, and very giving as well. She …

Herbert Howard “Herb,” age 79, of Three Rivers passed away on December 3, 2019 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family and special friend, Angie Chitwood after a lengthy illness. He was born on September 28, 1940 in Columbus, GA the son of Morris and Evelyn (Pilgrim) Howard. Herb made Three Rivers his home thirty years ago with his …

On Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 Alma Pearl Bowersox, age 93, went to be with the Lord. She was born in 1926 in Flowerfield Township, Michigan. Alma was a very active member at Center Park United Methodist Church. She loved growing her flowers, for everyone. She was a talented artist and enjoyed sewing also. Alma had a special bond with her …

Kenneth C. Lahrke, Jr., 83 of Centreville, passed away on Wedneseday, December 11, 2019 at Fairview Nursing Home in Centreville.Ken was born in Sturgis on December 14, 1935, a son of Kenneth and Alice (Snook) Lahrke, Sr. He attended Sturgis schools. On January 23, 1955, he married Donna Dickerson in Sturgis.For many years, Ken owned his farm and an independent …

Norman A. Taylor passed away unexpectedly July 31, 2019, at his camp in Mastodon Township, following a brief illness. He was 64 years old. He was born to LaVern and P. Louise (Yeomans) Taylor at Fort Gordon, Ga. Norm grew up on their family dairy and crop farm in Bronson. Norm enlisted in the Marines and was a Vietnam War-era veteran. …

Judy C. Clark, age 70, of Constantine, died on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born December 1, 1949 in Elizabethton, TN a daughter of Allen and Helen (White) Richardson. Judy graduated from Constantine High School in 1968. On February 11, 1972 she married Bruce Clark in Elkhart. He preceded her in death October 26, 2017. …

Eugene R. Hollister, age 72, of Sherwood, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Eugene was born in Sturgis, on July 6, 1947, a son to the late Leland and Eunice (Lytle) Hollister. On May 1, 1981 he married Dora Dee Genini in Bronson. She preceded him in death on June 24, 1998. Eugene had …

Diana R. Munn, age 60, of Sturgis, passed away Monday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2019, at Medilodge of Kalamazoo. She was born Oct. 18, 1959, in Sturgis, a daughter of Donald R. and the late Lois L. (Crowl) Lampe. Diana was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1978. On May 9, 1998, …