Obituaries

Rocky Alan Maurer, age 63, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, September 9, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Rocky was born September 28, 1959 to Harold and Lillian (Heath) Maurer in Albion, MI. Growing up amongst seven siblings, Rocky established that family was an integral part of who he was from an early age. Sunday …

Crystal Susan-June Cole, age 42, of Constantine, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at her home.  She was born June 10, 1981 in Chicago, a daughter of Larry and Kathleen (Egerton) Cole. Crystal graduated from Constantine High School in 2000.  She worked as a cashier at local establishments, including Speedway and B&G Discount Store.  Crystal was very artistic and creative. …

Joan B. Martin, age 83, of Burr Oak, passed away early Friday, September 8, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born July 8, 1940 in Sherwood, Michigan daughter of the late Rodell and Genevieve (Mahieu) Irons. Joan resided in Burr Oak since 1966. Her early life was lived in Athens where she was the Salutatorian of Athens …

Donna M. (Graham-Watson) Hess, age 94, of Granger, Indiana passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Brookdale Granger Assisted Living. She was a former resident of Constantine, Buchanan and Edwardsburg. She was born March 9, 1929 in Sturgis., the daughter of the late Ila M. (Hamilton) Teall and step-father Jack Van Cleve. On December 21, 1946 she married Darrow …

Chester Michael Dobrowolski, age 96, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at Birch Meadows Senior Care on September 1, 2023. It would have been his 72nd wedding anniversary with his wife, Bernice. He was born March 20, 1927 on the family farm in Park Township to Frances Dobros and Michael Dobrowolski. He graduated from Three Rivers High School with the …

John F. Smith, age 70, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at his home. John was born on September 12, 1952, in Battle Creek, a son to the late Clyde and Bertha (Denney) Smith. John grew up in the Fulton area and was a graduate of Vicksburg High School. Moving to Colon in his adult years, …

Lewis E. Roberts Jr., age 77, died on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 in Kalamazoo. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor P.J. Horn officiating. He will be laid to rest in Moorepark …

Peggy Harker Graham, age 73, died on Thursday, September 7, 2023.  She was born on July 7, 1950. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. No services are planned. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis is entrusted with the arrangements.

John D. Ralston, age 59, of Marcellus, formerly of Jenison, MI passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023. John was born February 7, 1964 in Elgin, IL to Robert H. and Leota Corinne (Shockley). He graduated from Berrien Springs High School and Simmons Institute of Funeral Service. John’s goal in life was to help other people through difficult times and he …

Dale Crow, age 66, of Milton, Florida died on September 3, 2023 while visiting family in Michigan.  She was born in Pensacola, Florida on February 9, 1957 the daughter of Lois I. (Kennedy) Stokes and she lived most of her life in Santa Rosa County, Florida. Dale graduated from Milton High School with the class of 1975. She met the …