Obituaries

William “Bill” Martin Steinbach, age 74, of Three Rivers passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born in Chicago, IL on October 24, 1942 the son of William Henry and Gertude (Miller) Steinbach. Bill served his country in the U.S Army until his honorable discharge in 1968. He then owned and operated Floating Bridge …

Jeannine Ann Mohney, age 81, of Three Rivers passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Heartland Healthcare Center. She was born in Whiting, IN on September 25, 1935 the daughter of Howard and Letha (Parrish) Ruple. In her younger years she loved to skate and dance. She loved to skate at the former Pap’s Open Air Rink in Three …

Marna Leah Prine, age, 79, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, June 2, 2017. Marna’s life began on September 8, 1937, the daughter of the late John L. and Gladys L. (Markle) Kemmerling formerly of Three Rivers. Marna was a graduate of Three Rivers High School class of 1955. She furthered her education and earned a Bachelor’s Degree …

Larry John Simon, born to John and Beth (Stanard) Simon on August 28, 1941, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2016, after a year-long battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 32 years, Bonnie; children Becky Acar, Melissa (Joel) VanKlompenberg, Brad (Xuemei) Simon, Tim (Cindy) Proctor, Darci (Pete) Cleveland, Cindy Martin, brother Barney …

Charlene E. Finch, 88, of White Pigeon, died Thursday, June 1, 2017, at Sturgis Hospital. She was born April 11, 1929, in Sturgis, a daughter of Carl V. and Bernice (Barnes) Crampton. She lived in the White Pigeon area most of her life. A graduate of White Pigeon High School in 1947, she went on to graduate from Elkhart Business …

Barbara A. Colpetsir, age 82, of Colon, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017, at her home, following a terminal illness. She was born July 14, 1934, in Kendallville, Ind., a daughter of Leland and Martha (Krueger) James. Her early life was spent in Constantine, where she graduated from Constantine High School. On Dec. 24, 1952, she married Clayton C. Colpetsir …

Helen Virginia Huskey passed away on Friday, June 2nd, 2017, at the age of 91 in Alamo Nursing Home of Alamo Township, MI. She was born on August 23rd, 1925, the daughter of the late Buster Thomas and Lula Evelyn (Hudgen) Long. Helen is preceded in death by her husband of 39 years Curtis Huskey, son Barry Huskey, and siblings …

Henrietta Hamminga, age 80, of Mendon, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born in Cook County, Illinois on March 26, 1937 the daughter of Garmt and Henrietta (Vienstra) Hamminga. She graduated from Mendon High School with the Class of 1954. Henrietta worked at the Upjohn Company in Kalamazoo, and the Haas Corporation in …

Lyle Paul Outman, age 92, of Leonidas, died early Thursday June 1, 2017 at his home with his family at his side. He was born in Leonidas on Sep. 28, 1924 the son of the late Lloyd and Elda (Krumm-Hagelgans) Outman. He attended Colon High School where he played on the football, baseball, and basketball teams. He was a life-long …

Mr. Curtis Lee Martin, age 68, of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, May 27th, 2017 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on August 25th, 1948 in Magnolia, Mississippi the son of the late Leslie Martin Sr. and Mrs. Nercille (Mixon) Martin. Mr. Martin served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and later married …