Obituaries

Kenneth Leroy Horton, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 29th , 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 10, 1938 in Kalamazoo to the late Owen and Thelma (Royale) Horton. Mr. Horton served his country in the U.S. Army from 1959 until the time of his honorable discharge in 1962. Ken …

Keith M Wellman, 77, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday October 28,2019 at Birch Meadows in Three Rivers.  He was born to Lawrence and Audrey Wellman on December 18, 1941 in Kent City, Michigan. Keith served his country honorably in the US Army 1963-1969.  He married the love of his life, Nina, in April 1964.  He was a loan officer …

Gloria Ann Dovey, age 76, of Nottawa, passed away Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Gloria was born Aug. 4, 1943, in Battle Creek, a daughter of the late George and Gladys (Hackman) Harvey. Gloria grew up in the area, graduating from Athens High School. She had spent the last 20 years living in Nottawa. On June 13, …

Anna Marie “Mickie” Bush, age 98, of Sturgis, passed away Friday evening, Oct.18, 2019, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She is survived by a son, John (Rita) Bush of Sturgis; a grandson, Andrew Bush of Cincinnati; nephews Dick (Dottie) Morris of Howe, Ind., Steve (Barb) Bush of Sault Ste. Marie and Howard (Michele) Bush of Klinger Lake; nieces Shirley …

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 …