Obituaries

Jay Dee Martin, age 78, of Three Rivers passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center.  He was born in South Bend, the son of Ruth Krepel. Jay Dee was united in marriage to Billie Mock on January 23, 1960 in White Pigeon. Jay Dee was employed as a pipefitter throughout the state but most recently was employed …

Dennis Donald Ziehm, age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Mt. Clemens, MI on October 28, 1944 the son of Donald and Ann (Waitkus) Ziehm. Dennis has been a resident of Three Rivers for twenty five years coming from Shelby Township.  He was united …

Sara Sue Miles, age 71, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  Sara was born on May 6, 1947 in Three Rivers, the daughter of the late Walter and Melvina (Clute) Seager. She was also preceded in death by one brother Denny Seager. Sara leaves behind her loving and devoted husband Tom Miles; daughter, …

Alexander Charles Regan, a little angel of sixteen months, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Three Rivers Health surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Kalamazoo on March 1, 2017 the son of Tyler Regan and Britany Carpenter. Alexander was a bright, beautiful, fun loving little one who brought joy to all who loved him, …

Janet L. Shultz, age 80, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 1, 2018, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born Jan. 8, 1938, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Chapman) Holtz. Janet was a lifelong resident of Sturgis and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1956. On June 23, …

Fletcher T. Everett, age 85 of Vicksburg, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 at the Laurels of Galesburg where he had resided the past four months. He was born near Centreville on March 16, 1933 the son of the late Arthur and Eula (Schofield) Everett. He graduated from Vicksburg with the Class of 1951. Fletcher was the Parts Manager at Krum …

Lawrence Sarhatt, age 86, of Three Rivers (Corey Lake), passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in Kalamazoo.  Larry was born on May 10, 1932 in Flint, the son of Mr. Ewas and Elishya Sarhatt.  Larry graduated from St. Michael’s Catholic High School in 1950.  Larry served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953 until his …

Jamie Larae (Ritchie) Jourdan, age 50, of Centreville, and formerly of Rome City, Ind., died Sunday, July 29, 2018, as the result of an auto accident near Schoolcraft. She was born Sept. 13, 1967, in Kendallville, Ind., to Estill “Audie” and Joy (Fugate) Ritchie. They survive in Rome City. On April 7, 2006, she married the love of her life, …

Phillip G. York, age 89, died on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. In accordance with his wishes, cremation will be conducted and private interment will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Three Rivers. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Earl John Mock, age 91, of Burr Oak, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at his home after several months of failing health. Earl was born Dec. 11, 1926, on the family farm in Bronson, a son of the late John Homer and Clara F. (Leverence) Mock. He had lived most of his life in rural Burr Oak, graduating from …