Obituaries

Marilyn Joyce Blasius, age 83, of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family at her side.  She was born in Comstock Twp., Kalamazoo on Oct. 12, 1935 the daughter of the late William and Jennie (Lord) Newburry. Marilyn has been a long time resident of Three Rivers.  On July 29th, …

Mary Ann Brown, age 86, died on Saturday, December 1, 2018.. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 with Rosary Services beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Three Rivers with …

Isaac Paul Brooks, age 17, of Burr Oak, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, at the family farm. He was graciously loaned to us June 12, 2001, along with his twin brother, Caleb. Isaac was the first-born son of twins to Jennifer Lynn Nichols and Dennis Dale Brooks. Isaac lived most of his life in the Burr Oak area and …

Leigh James Harney, Sr., age 53, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 25, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Leigh was born on July 26, 1965 in Dorsett, VT the son of William and Marjorie (Bowker) Harney.  He graduated high school in Lakeland Florida in 1983 and went on to meet his future wife, Erma …

Jerry Keyser, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Sturgis Hospital. He was born Nov. 25, 1939, in North Liberty, Ind., a son of the late Kenneth A. and Sarah Elizabeth (Robinson) Keyser. Jerry moved to Sturgis in 1954, coming from Plymouth, Ind., and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of …

Shirley M. Davis, age 86, formerly of Mendon died Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 at Medilodge Westwood in Kalamazoo. She was born in Los Angeles, on April 17, 1932 the daughter of the late Oscar Eugene Smith and Evelyn Isabelle (Clark) Smith. She was married to Alyn E. Davis on May 6, 1956. They resided in Riverside, California before moving to …

Betty Jane Kennedy, age 94, of Grand Haven, passed away Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at Grand Pines Assisted Living. She was born March 19, 1924, in Sturgis, to the late Guy and Lucy (Deluca) Bonfiglio II. Betty married Earl Maurice Kennedy in 1946 in Sturgis. He preceded her in death in 1991, after 44 years of marriage. Betty graduated from …

James H. McClain, DPM, died Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at his home at the age of 64. He was born in Kalamazoo on Oct. 22, 1954 the son of G. Henry McClain and J. Jean (Simpson) McClain. Jim graduated from Mendon High School in 1973 and earned his bachelor’s degree at Michigan State University. Jim graduated from the Illinois College …

Kassidy Irene Davis, age two months, passed away early Saturday morning, Nov. 24, 2018, at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born Sept. 21, 2018, in Sturgis, a daughter of Kristen Caruthers and Erik Davis. Baby Kassidy spent only a short couple of months here with us, but she was so deeply loved and will forever be …

Gilbert H. Corss, age 87, of  Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, November 27th, at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. Gilbert was born in Princeton, IL on October 27, 1931, a son of the late Martha (Behrens) and Buford Henry Corss. Gilbert graduated from Tiskilwa High School in Tiskilwa, IL in 1950. He served in the US Army. On April …