Obituaries

Cherie Lynn French, age 72, of Burr Oak, passed away Tuesday morning, April 1, 2025, at her home. She was born October 29, 1952 in Michigan, daughter of the late Ted and Laura Mae (Asher) French. Cherie resided her whole life in St. Joseph County, and in Burr Oak for the past 25 years. She was a graduate of Three …

Andrea “Andi” Wall, age 81, of Burr Oak, passed away early Sunday morning, March 30, 2025, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born on September 5, 1943 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Wayne and Edna (Perrin) Lilly. Andi was a long-time Burr Oak resident. She was first married to Gary Deter who preceded her in death. On …

Robert A. Swanwick of Three Rivers, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the age of 79. Robert was born on March 30, 1946, in Grand Rapids. He was the son of William and Phyllis (Wright) Swanwick. Bob graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1964. While in high school he was on the track team. …

Richard Lyle Schug, age 99, of Marcellus, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton. Born March 28, 1925 in Auburn, Ind., to Herbert Eber and IO (Gorrell) Schug, he attended Edwards Corners one-room country school through eighth grade, then graduated from Marcellus High School. He was the last surviving member of the Marcellus’ Class …

Keith Klingensmith, age 88, died on Saturday, March 29, 2025.  He was born on May 28, 1936 in Ferndale, Michigan to Arthur Densmore Klingensmith and Gladys Catherine Smith. He grew up in Ferndale before relocating to Three Rivers 20 years ago to be closer to family. On November 9, 1957, Keith married Roberta Jane Dujardin in the Detroit area. Together, …

Monte J Edson, age 64, of White Pigeon, died on Feb. 28, 2025 at his home. He was born on July 26, 1960 in Sturgis, the Son of Maynard J and Marilyn (Stubig) Edson. He was a White Pigeon Resident all of his life, and was employed by Gray Brothers in White Pigeon. Monte is survived by his Nephew Matthew …

Thomas M. Armstrong, age 72, passed away at his home in Portage, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Saginaw on June 18, 1952, the son of the late Carl and Betty (Martin) Armstrong Sr.  Thomas had a passion for learning which led to a career in education. He earned his master’s degree and …

Vesta Lucille Chitwood, age 90, entered the heavenly gates on Saturday, March 29, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ellington, Missouri on February 6, 1935 the daughter of Huda and Amy (Madden) Chitwood. She was the middle child in a family of nine. Lucille married T.L. Blackmon of Courtland, Alabama; they were later divorced. She was …

Lois Ann Zentz, age 86, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 24, 1938 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Fred R. and Wilma (Cornell) Patridge, and graduated from Bremen High School. On June 24, 1956, Lois married Jack Zentz, whom she had met in school. …

Garrett Alan Miller, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. He was born June 17, 1943 in Kalamazoo, the son of Lawrence and Sarah (Garnaat) Miller. Raised in his childhood home at 427 Centre Ave., Portage, he graduated from Portage Central High School with the Class of 1963. Garrett did janitorial …