Obituaries

Gary Thomas Berger, age 69, of Three Rivers passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. He was born in July 11, 1948 in Three Rivers, the son of James E. and Marjorie (Selby) Berger. Gary was a lifetime resident of Three Rivers. He graduated from Three Rivers High School class of 1966 and went on to attend …

Joseph “Joe” R. Kuratko passed away on Wednesday, December 27th, 2017 surrounded by his family at Heartland Health Care Center after lengthy health issues. Joe was born August 5th, 1928 in Chicago, to Joseph and Anna (Blaha) Kuratko. They moved to Three Rivers when he was 4 years old. He graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1947. He was …

Charles L. Oxender, age 73, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born in Three Rivers on May 23, 1944 the son of the late Ira T. and Ann (Penn) Oxender and for most of his life resided in St. Joseph County. Charles graduated from Mendon High School with the Class …

Dannie Nathan Hall, age 62, of Three Rivers, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born in Anderson, Indiana on Sept. 4, 1955 the son of Nathan E. and Norma (Nutt) Hall. His mother, Norma was later married to Dannie’s step-father, Richard Leighton. Dannie served in the U.S. Navy from November of …

Ruth Nadine Garlinger, age 85, of Mendon, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2017 at Three Rivers Health. She was born in Camp Point, IL on Jan. 27, 1932 the daughter of Russell and Hazel (Kestner) Johnson. She graduated from Camp Point High School. For many years she resided in Nashville, MI where she was the proprietor of Little’s Country Store, and …

Louis John Grimm, Jr., age 70, of Mendon, went to his Heavenly Home on Christmas eve, Dec, 24, 2017. He was born in Kalamazoo on Oct. 2, 1947 the son of Louis Sr. and Angie (Boltjes) Grimm. Louis grew up in Vicksburg, and served in the U.S. Army from 1964-68. He worked in construction for many years, installing siding on …

Sharon Lee Campbell, age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 24th, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center following a long and courageous battle. Sharon was born on Oct. 27th, 1944 in Three Rivers, the daughter of the late Harry Draime and Mary Boggio. Following a sudden death by Mr. Draime, Sharon was raised by her mother and her …

Glenn O. Greene, age 49, of Constantine, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A celebration of his life will be held  from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at the Three Rivers Eagles. Interment of cremains will be at a later date in Constantine Township Cemetery. Donations may be directed to …

Bill Laverne Newman, age 88, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Grace Healthcare. He was born in Three Rivers on July 22, 1929 the son of Frank and Gladys (Holmes) Newman. Bill was a lifelong resident of Three Rivers. Bill graduated from Three Rivers High School and enlisted into the U.S. …

Betty Jean Weagley, age 86, Constantine, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. She was born January 6, 1931 in Constantine, daughter of Russell and Edna (Kindig) Mallo. Betty graduated from Constantine High School in 1948 and Kalamazoo Beauty School in 1949. She owned and operated Betty’s Beauty Shoppe since 1962. On …