Obituaries

Laura June Cook, age 77, of Three Rivers, will always be our Valentine. After being surrounded by those she loved, she passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Optalis Health and Rehab in Three Rivers in the arms of her oldest daughter. She was born March 1, 1946 in Franklin, Ohio, the daughter of Joe and Ella Mae Lamb, and …

Brenda Lou Covey-Mitchell, age 78, of Vicksburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in Wheeling, WV the daughter of Elizabeth Lorraine Camden. She was adopted by her parents, Paul and Elouise (Barton) Covey shortly after her birthdate. Brenda was a resident of the Indian Lake Nazarene Campground for nearly 30 …

Richard D. Rauh, age 87, of Leonidas, passed away at his home in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 15, 2024. Richard was born on July 27, 1936, in Hudson, Indiana, a son to the late Herbert A. and Ruth P. (Loucks) Rauh. Richard lived his entire life in Leonidas. On February 7, 1959, Richard married the love of …

Richard Scott Davidson, age 71, of Sturgis, known as “Scott” Davidson to friends and family, died on Monday, February 12th, 2024 at the Michigan Medicine Hospital in Ann Arbor, after a long battle with Leukemia. Scott, a lifelong resident of Sturgis, was born on November 9, 1952, to Richard Leo Davidson and Elaine C. Davidson. Scott was preceded in death …

George Sampley, age 81, of Three Rivers, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 11, 2024. George was born June 25, 1942, in Jackson County, Alabama.   George attended Kalamazoo Central High School. He married his beloved wife of 62 years, Karen Frick of Portage. He retired from Local 7 Sheet Metal Workers Union. Karen & George spent …

Doris A. Gearring, age 75, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023, in Boston after an extended illness. Doris was born on April 8, 1948, in Greenville, SC to Lt Col Paul and Alda Adams of Lincoln, NE. Doris graduated from Lincoln High School, attended the University of Nebraska, and then graduated from Fisk University in Nashville. She married David …

Rosalie Jean Douglas, age 68, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at her home. She was born November 18, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1975. While in high school she was a baton twirler and set her sights on becoming a caregiver for handicapped students. Rose loved …

Joanne Shutes, age 84, of Three Rivers, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at her home following a very brief illness. She was born in Mendon on September 23, 1939 the daughter of John and Susie (Van Voorhis) Wolfe and was a lifetime resident of the Mendon-Three Rivers area. She graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1957, and …

Justin Noel Norton died in Chicago on January 28, 2024 at the age of 48. Justin was born to Pratoom (Toy) Sommai Norton and Richard (Ric) Norton nearly a half century ago in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. From the time he took his first breath “the die was set.” He was destined to be the beautiful person that …

Rosemary H. (Miller) Hochstetler, age 77 years, 2 months, and 7 days, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at her residence, after being bedfast for 2 months. She was born December 5, 1946, in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Henry J. and Susie (Bontrager) Miller. On March 9, 1967, she married Raymond D. Hochstetler. They lived in matrimony …