Obituaries

Patricia Jean Eby, age 78, of Coloma, formerly of Baldwin, passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father Sunday morning, September 16, 2018, at her residence in the comfort of her family’s presence. She was born December 13, 1939 in Elkhart, to Lewis and Martha Longcor.  She married David Mahlon Eby February 1, 1959 in Porter Township, Michigan.  After fifty-nine …

Beverly Jean Knepple-Carver, age 84, of Three Rivers, died peacefully Wednesday evening, September 12, 2018 at Grace Healthcare of Three Rivers. She was born January 9, 1934 in Chicago, the oldest of five children born to Jack and Alice Scamehorn. Beverly loved to do crafts, especially sewing and Swedish weave. She was a Life Member of the Ladies Auxiliary to …

Bradford Thomas Bambrick, Sr., age 62, of Constantine, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 while surrounded by his beloved family.  He was born in Chicago on August 21, 1956, a son of William and Lavern (Zintak) Bambrick, Jr.  He graduated from Hubbard High School in Chicago.  Bradford retired from Interstate Manufacturing in Mottville in 2009. He was an avid White …

Jeffry Lynn Kuhnle, age 66, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018. Jeffry was born July 16, 1952, in Pique Ohio , the son of Robert and Patricia Kuhnle. He is survived by two daughters Trina Patterson, of Kalamazoo and Lacey Kuhnle of Tennessee, Mother Patricia of Three Rivers, and one brother Robert Kuhnle of Marcellus. To many Jeffry …

Beverly Ann (Bowser) Tepfer, age 75, of White Pigeon, passed away Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Fla. She was born Oct. 27, 1942, in Battle Creek, the only child of the late Bernard and Beulah (Shaw) Bowser. Beverly was a longtime resident of White Pigeon and had moved to Florida in May to be closer …

Jeffrey H. Rambadt, age 55, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday afternoon, Sept. 9, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 22, 1962, in Sturgis, a son of Ronald E. and Carol (Alderman) Rambadt. Jeff was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1980. He continued his educational …

Beverly May (Smith) Sheline, age 90, of Parkersbury, West Virginia, formerly of Marcellus, passed away July 2, 2018. She was born September 29, 1927 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Harley and Florence Smith. Beverly graduated in 1945 from Marcellus High School. She served as municipal court clerk in Parkersburg until she retired. She was a 50 year member of Beta …

Lorraine E. (Krontz, Pierson, Flowers) Alexander, age 84, of Three Rivers, departed to be with deceased family and friends Sunday evening, Sept. 9, 2018, at her home. She was born May 24, 1934, a daughter of the late Orin Arthur “Doc” and Edith (Shears) Krontz. She was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph County. Lorraine was preceded in death by …

David R. Hoard, age 68, of Bronson, passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his family. Dave was born Nov. 26, 1949, in Battle Creek, a son of the late Ralph and Mary (Guthrie) Hoard. He had lived all his life in the Colon and Bronson area, where he had farmed and also was a self-employed …

Robert L. Brooks, age 65, of Constantine, and Port Orange, FL, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018 in Luther, MI, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Three Rivers on November 28, 1952, a son of Arland Metzger and Elizabeth “Betty” Brooks and was later adopted by his grandparents Ila and Edwin Brooks.  Bob graduated from …