Obituaries

Joyce L. Shinn, age 90, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday evening, Oct. 26, 2019, at Skaggs Assisted Living in Burr Oak. She was born July 8, 1929, in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Jack and Viola (Mazuer) McCaffery. Joyce resided most of her life in Sturgis. On July 29, 1950, she married Billy O. Shinn at Holy Angels Catholic …

Herbert L. Graber, age 69, of Centreville, formerly of Nappanee, passed away Friday morning, October 25, 2019 at Waterford Crossing in Goshen after an extended illness. Herbert was born January 7, 1950 in Bremen to Victor and Fannie (Kauffman) Graber.  He grew up in the Nappanee area.  He had lived in Iowa before moving to Michigan.  Herbert graduated from Nappanee …

Stella Evelyn Coleman, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Skaggs Assisted Living Facility surrounded by her loving family. Private graveside services will be held. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Rex Conrad Whitney, age 92, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 surrounded by his family at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born in Caruthersville, MO on July 12, 1927 the son of Roy H. and Leatha V. (Cullom) Whitney. Rex enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and gardening. He also loved to tinker with any hands …

Christopher Allen Richardson, age 31, of Bronson, passed away Friday evening, October 25, 2019 at the Coldwater Regional Hospital in Coldwater. He was born November 22, 1987 in Graham, Texas. Christopher resided most of his life in Bronson and he was a graduate of Franklin High School in Coldwater. He had been employed by the Ye Old Store in Bronson …

Jody Lynn LeVeck, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.  He was born in Bowling Green, OH on September 22, 1970 the son of Gary R. LeVeck and Roseanne Fox and lovingly raised by Phyllis A. LeVeck. He was a graduate of Bowling Green High School where he excelled in football.  Jody was a resident of Three …

Janice Diane Waldron, age 74, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 23, 2019, at her home. She was born April 17, 1945, in Lansing, a daughter of the late Vernon Arthur and Rita (Sattler) Roggow. Janice resided in Sturgis for the past six years, coming from Burr Oak. She was a graduate of Athens High School with the class …

Marilyn Elaine “Marmie” Miholer, age 93, of Three Rivers, died on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at her home on Fisher Lake, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 15, 1926 in Richmond, Indiana. She was the eldest daughter of Russell and Bernadetta (Taube ) Neff. Marilyn attended Three Rivers Public Schools, graduating with honor from TRHS class …

Jerome Curtis Bryant transitioned his life while surrounded in love on October 16th Centreville, at the age of 61. Jerome is survived by his wife, Canary; children, Caressa (Matthew) and Jermaine (Jennifer); siblings, Yvonne, Yvette, Yolonda, and Yonee. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Jerome was born on May 17, 1958 in Kalamazoo, to Joseph and …

Judith E. Persons, age 74, of Burr Oak, passed away Monday evening October 21, 2019 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born November 15, 1944 in Three Rivers. She was a longtime resident of the Burr Oak, Sturgis area. Judy was a graduate of White Pigeon High School. On February 8, 1975 she married Rickey Lee Persons in …