Obituaries

Ronald R. Klein, age 70, of Three Rivers, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Mendon. He was born in Vicksburg on April 21, 1955, the son of Stanley and Eleanor (Cooley) Klein. Ron attended Mendon High School and was part of the infamous class of 1973. He was a natural athlete, leading the SJV in scoring his …

Tamiria “Tammy” Vanatti, age 67, of Three Rivers, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 13, 2025. She was born in Grand Rapids on January 10, 1958, the daughter of Pearlie and Charlene (Anspaugh) Vanatti. She attended Vicksburg High School and was part of the 1976 graduating class. Tammy lived a quiet, simple life and she loved her family …

Doris Mae Bell (Zuzanek), age 89, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025 in Sturgis. Doris was born on August 31, 1936 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Roger and Jeanette (Freimund) Mechling. She graduated with honors from Three Rivers High School as a member of the Class of 1954. On October 3, 1954, she married …

Sienna Ryan Tetzloff, age 8, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at her home. She was born at home on October 24, 2017 to Jason and Erika (Stuckey) Tetzloff. Ryan lived her entire life in Sturgis and was a third grader in her home school. She was a member of Bridges Community Church in Centreville. Ryan had a …

Maurice O. “Cork” Kirkpatrick, Jr., age 87 of LaGrange, passed away Friday evening, December 12, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 5, 1938 in Sturgis, son of the late Maurice O. and Juanita (Keplinger) Kirkpatrick. Cork resided in Sturgis until 1982, when he moved to his home in Howe, Indiana, where he lived …

Sandra Kay Daugherty, age 71, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 14, 2025. She was born on October 5, 1954 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Donald Dean and Virginia Ann (Shrock) Bent. Sandra was a lifelong resident of the Three Rivers area and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of …

Dennis John Reames, age 69, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. After an eleven–month battle with cancer, Dennis showed unwavering strength and courage. Born on November 21, 1956 to Wardell “Bud” and Patricia “Pat” (Mayer) Reames in Three Rivers, Dennis remained deeply rooted in the community he loved. On February …

Linda Louise Murray, age 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Portage on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Born on August 6, 1951 in Marcellus, Linda was the beloved daughter of Lloyd and Florence (Bailey) Murray and the third of six children. Linda graduated from Marcellus High School in 1969 and went on to attend Southwestern Michigan College, where she …

Lon Preston, age 75, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Beacon Kalamazoo. He was born September 15, 1950 in Three Rivers, the son of Jack and Florence (Monit) Preston. Lon graduated from Three Rivers High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business. He was self-employed as an accountant. He served his country …

Jerry Wayne Neel, age 68, of Bronson, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. He was born September 24, 1957 in Perry, Florida, the son of Jewel Ganus. Jerry served his country in the United States Army. He was a man of generosity and was always there when you needed him. He would be the first …