Obituaries

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 …

Larry D. Pagels, age 70, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 28, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born Oct. 23, 1947, in Sturgis, a son of the late Frances E. (Easterly) Pagels. Larry was a lifelong Sturgis resident. On July 16, 1982, he married Ann Jeanette Large in Sturgis. She died Feb. 3, 1994. On …

Terry Alfred Johnson, age 76, of Burr Oak, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018 at home on the farm and in the arms of the woman he loved. He was born June 3, 1942, in Mishawaka, to Kenneth Dale and L. Verniece (Andrews) Johnson. After graduating from Orland High School in 1960, he served in the U.S. Marine Reserves, …

Ronald G. “Super Ron” Roth, age 78, of Three Rivers, passed away early Saturday morning, July 28, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born July 11, 1940 in Saginaw, son of the late Albert and Bertha (Brandle) Roth. Ron resided in Three Rivers since 2005. He also lived in Sturgis from 1968 until moving to Three Rivers …

Mary T. Cerny, age 99, of Leonidas, died Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born in Chicago on Aug. 2, 1918 the daughter of Stanley and Josephine (Cicha) Wojciechowski. She was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed flower gardening, decorating her home and yard for holidays, caring for senior citizens and her family. …

Laura M. Hawkinson, age 72, of Constantine, died Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, following an extended illness. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Faithfinders Church in Constantine. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday with Pastors John and Rita Austin officiating at the church. Interment will be at Fort Custer …

Michael James Hart, age 31, of Centreville, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018 at his home following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born October 11, 1986 in Peru, Indiana, a son of Brian and Lynda (Kinsman) Hart. He graduated from Lakeland High School in 2005 and received his Bachelors degree in social work from Spring Arbor University. …