Obituaries

Eli T. Miller, infant son of Tobias and Erma (Yoder) Miller, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Eli was born Feb. 21, 2018, at his home in Colon. He is survived by his parents, Tobias and Erma Miller of Colon; a sister, Leah; brothers Edwin and Elam, at home; grandparents Edwin and Amelia Sue …

Stephen Francis Shank, age 50, a lifelong resident of the White Pigeon area, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at his home. Stephen is survived by his parents; and siblings Carrie Shank and Andrew Shank, both of White Pigeon, and Michael A. Shank of Grand Rapids. He also is survived by a niece, Madeline Shank; and a nephew, Michael …

James L. Saxman, age 75, of Leonidas, passed away Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at his home, following three years of failing health. Jim was born Dec. 11, 1942, in Battle Creek, a son of the late Wesley H. and Gertrude C. (Cooley) Saxman. Jim lived most of his life in the Leonidas area, graduating from Colon High School with the …

Linda K. Buel, age 72, Constantine, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018. She was born in Three Rivers on May 11, 1945, daughter of Reuben and Irma “Irene” (Dowty) Arnold. Linda graduated from Constantine Public Schools in 1963 and later obtained her accounting certification. Linda married Franklin McDaniel on June 22, 1963; they were later divorced. On July 2, …

Fannie J. (Bontrager) Yoder, born May 18, 1931, age 86 years and 9 months, of Centreville, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at the home residence. Fannie was born in Sikeston, Mo., a daughter of the late John M. and Elizabeth (Mullet) Bontrager. Fannie lived in the Centreville community most of her life and was a member of Old …

Pauline A. Oxender, 93, of Howe, Ind., died Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, at Life Care Center of LaGrange, Ind. She was born May 20, 1924, in White Pigeon, to Albert and Ester R. (Quick) Warren. Pauline was a graduate of White Pigeon High School. She worked at Sealed Power from 1963 until her retirement in 1986. She was a member …

Elizabeth Helen (Betty) Lambertson passed away at the age of 100 on Monday, February 19, 2018 at her home in Three Rivers.  She was born in Three Rivers to Adam and Margaret Armstrong. Betty attended schools in Three Rivers, The Southern Seminary in Virginia, and she graduated from the University of Michigan where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. On May 9, 1942, she …

Michael E. Eash, age 62, of Burr Oak, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, following a lengthy illness. He was born March 29, 1955, at Sturgis Hospital, a son of John and Erma (Haarer) Eash. Michael joined his father in the family business at Eash Quality Feeds. After several years of working at the …

Alicia “Missy” English (McCally), age 56, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Three Rivers, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer over the last seven years at the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Lexington, KY, the daughter of Walton James and Janice (Blough) McCally. Missy has been a long …

Forrest Richard Bower, age 91, formerly of Sturgis and Mendon, died on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville. He was born in Nottawa on March 30, 1926 the son of Kearold G. and May S. (Eshleman) Bower. Forrest was employed by the Kirsch Company in Sturgis for over 30 years. He was an animal lover, …