Obituaries

Gregory John Wilson, age 47, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly May 4, 2017, at his home. Greg was born July 12, 1969, in South Bend, Ind., a son of John William and Sharlene Sue (Krizman) Wilson. He grew up in Granger, Ind., graduating in 1987 from St. Joseph High School in South Bend. He continued his education at Indiana University, …

Kenneth A. Hudson, 45, of Shipshewana, passed away Wednesday,  May 17, 2017 at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen after a short battle with cancer. Ken was born in Three Rivers on May 22, 1971, a son of Roy and Judy (Marshall) Hudson. He graduated from Centreville High School in 1989. Ken was employed as a dispatcher for Starfleet and Viking …

Helen Joan Wright, 89, of Three Rivers, passed away May 17, 2017 at her home. She was born on June 6, 1927 in Mottville Township, MI, a daughter of John and Helen (Friesner) Oswalt. Helen graduated from Constantine High School in 1945. On April 14, 1947 she married Leo Wright in South Bend. He preceded her in death March 19, …

  Mr. Forest William Hicks, age 86, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 12, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 16, 1930 in Covington, OH., the son of the late Harry and Hazel (Brenner) Hicks. Forest served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following his discharge …

Patricia L. Peasley, age 84, of Middlebury, IN, formerly of Three Rivers, died on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at her home. She was born January 19, 1933 in Elkhart a daughter of Charles and Catherine (Thillman) Parks. Patricia attended schools in Bristol. On February 15, 1952 she married Charles Peasley Sr. in Hereford, SC. He preceded her in death December …

Marie H. Day, age 92, passed away peacefully January 25, 2017 in Cape Coral, Florida. She was born May 18, 1924 to Mabel (Dar) and Forrest Fisher and came from a long line of descendants at Fisher Lake where she grew up and her father owned and ran the Shell Gas Station. Marie, Harvey and their children also lived there …

Doris M. Halverson, age 96, of Three Rivers, died Thursday, May 11, 2017 at her home following a brief illness. She was born in Menasha, WI on July 7, 1920 the daughter of Douglas and Dorothy (Becker) Stowe. The family moved to Three Rivers when she was three years old. Doris graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1938. While …

William Rex Lloyd, 92, of Vandalia, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Three Rivers Health, following a brief illness. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Prairie Street Cemetery in Elkhart,Ind. Donations maybe made …

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Ann Ruggles, age 90, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 14, 1926 in Constantine, MI. the daughter of the late Ralph and Nellie (Carnes) Johnson. Mrs. Ruggles graduated from Constantine High School and was united in marriage to the …

William Rex Lloyd, age 92, of Vandalia, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Three Rivers Health, following a brief illness. Arrangements are pending at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.