Obituaries

David Paul Mader, age 61, of Jones, Michigan passed away in the early afternoon hours on Monday, June 10, 2019, after courageously battling with cancer, his wife by his side. He was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on January 28, 1958 the son of William “Bill” and Ruth (Soule) Mader. In accordance with his wishes, David has been cremated. David …

Arnold Young Park, of Plymouth, died on Monday, June 10, 2019. He was 50 years old. Arnold was born in Detroit to Dr. Ro John Park and Young Ja (nee Kim) Park on December 22, 1968. Arnold is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Amy (nee Emrich) Park. Also surviving Arnold are his loving children Isaiah and Riley …

Linda Lou Ivins, age 66, of Marcellus, passed away late Friday evening June 7, 2019 at Borgess Hospital. She was born on June 15, 1952, in Three Rivers, the daughter of the late Robert and Vivian (Houldsworth) Bishop. Linda graduated from Cedarville High School in 1971. She then moved to Three Rivers where she attended Glen Oaks Community College, graduating …

Jeanette Mae Ruggles, age 82, of Portage, died Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo following a long illness. She was born in Constantine on July 22, 1936 the daughter of Orren C. and Helen M. (Rumsey) Wagner. She graduated from Centreville High School and later from the Mercy School of Nursing in Detroit. Jeanette retired as …

Dennis Arthur Maystead, age 54, of Sturgis, was surrounded by his family when he passed away early Friday morning, June 7, 2019, at Sturgis Hospital. He was born Dec. 6, 1964, in Sturgis, a son of Donald A. and Dorothy (Grate) Maystead. Dennis was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1983. …

Mark Anthony Shingledecker, age 52, recently of Cassopolis, passed away on Tuesday morning, June 04, 2019. Mark was born July 18, 1966, in Three Rivers, the son of Charles and Sharron (Tuesley) Shingledecker. He is survived by: both loving parents, two brothers: Paul (Diana) Shingledecker & Matt (Sheri) Shingledecker both of Marcellus, one sister: Beckie Shingledecker of Traverse City, two …

Finn Russell Milliman, age 8½ hours, passed away at 8:11 a.m. Tuesday morning, June 4, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Mishawaka. Finn was born at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at St. Joseph Hospital, a son of Natasha Gavroski and Chad Milliman. He is survived by his parents; grandparents Todd and Mary Milliman of Sturgis; aunt and uncle …

Keith Earl Wadsworth, age 89, of Three Rivers, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Bowman Place of Three Rivers.  He was born in Centreville on July 30, 1929 the son of the late Lowell and Aletha (Hammond) Wadsworth. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge.  Upon returning home he was united …

Ervin J. Slabach, age 76, of Sturgis, died on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the home of his daughters, of progressive supranuclear palsy. He was born Nov. 19, 1942, in Goshen, to Abner and Barbara (Yoder) Slabach. On Nov. 28, 1963, he married Mary A. Hershberger. She survives, along with three daughters, Ruth Ann, Sue Ellen and Lora Mae, all …

Frederick Augustine Tallmadge, age 95, died peacefully Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Skaggs Assisted Living in Burr Oak. Fred was born Sept. 5, 1923, in Lansing, to the late James and Anna (Simon) Tallmadge. He was preceded in death by a sister, Leonore (Jodry); and a brother, James. He spent much of his childhood on the Simon family farm in …