Obituaries

Eleanor Ruth White age 73 of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning December 13, 2018 at her home. She was born June 25, 1945 in Grand Rapids, daughter of the late John R. and Dorothy (Eckman) Verduin. Eleanor resided in Sturgis for the past 5 years, coming from the Mendon area where she had lived for many years. On June 19, …

Phillip Henry Matz Jr., age 91, of LaGrange, passed away Sunday afternoon, Dec. 16, 2018, at the Valley View Health Care Center in Elkhart. He was born Dec. 9, 1927, in Mishawaka, son of the late Phillip and Ida (Steinke) Matz, Sr. Phil resided in LaGrange since 1994 coming from Sturgis. On July 3, 1949, he married Mary Weiss in …

Daniel J. Miller, 37, of Sturgis, passed away at his home on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. His wife, Martha (Bontrager) Miller, and their family, will receive relatives and friends all day today, Dec. 18, 2018, at the home of Joe D. and Mary M. Miller (23809 Truckenmiller Road, Centreville, MI 49032). Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 19, …

Jane Marie Lints, age 94, of Mendon, died Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Bowman Place in Three Rivers. She was born in Centreville, on July 11, 1924 the daughter of the late Harry and Blanche (Worthington) Yearling. Jane graduated from Centreville High School in 1942 and worked briefly at Denton Mills and the Abstract Office. She was married to Clarence …

Florence E. Oswald, age 89, a loving mother and a mighty prayer warrior, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, at home surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, December 16, 2018. She was born on June 19, 1929 in Allegan, to Vinton and Hildred (Rothenberger) Cooley. She attended Bloomingdale schools and graduated from Three Rivers High School. …

Timothy Joseph Sites, age 54, of Sturgis, lost his long battle with cancer, surrounded by his family, early Thursday morning, Dec. 6, 2018, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born Dec. 26, 1963, in Neptune, N.J., a son of Samuel K Sites and Patricia Sites. Tim was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1982. He …

David Wayne Harmon, age 65, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at his home following a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. He was born on Feb. 21, 1953 in West Memphis, Arkansas, the son of William Harvey (Rosa Lee Bryant) Harmon. Mr. Harmon served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He was a former member …

Charles John Underwood, age 59, of Leonidas, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. He was born on December 29, 1959 to Pearl (Underwood) Raney in Three Rivers. Charles was a jack of all trades having worked in many fields throughout the course of his life. He loved spending time with friends and family. Charles is preceded in his passing …

William “Bill” Rohrer, age 66, of Otisville, Michigan, formerly of Three Rivers, died Friday, November 9, 2018 at his residence. A memorial service was held at on Friday, November 30, 2018 at the West Forest United Methodist Church, with Pastor Bruce Malicoat officiating. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. Bill was born on March 17, 1952 to Malcolm and …

Margaret Ann Taylor, age 79, of rural Mendon, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 at Heartland Healthcare Center in Three Rivers. She was born in Leonidas, on Oct. 3, 1939 the daughter of the late George and Lilah (Tiffany) Jackson. After graduating from Colon High School, she was married to William Eugene Taylor on April 26, 1959 in Three Rivers. Margaret …