Obituaries

Donna Virginia Hardy, age 80, died on Thursday, September 21, 2017. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted and there will be no public services held at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Clayton M. Fuller, age 27, died on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. In accordance with family wishes cremation will be conducted and memorial services are pending at this time.

Stanley Ivan Russell, age 75, of rural Vicksburg, died Tuesday, September. 19, 2017 at his home following a long illness. He was born in Kalamazoo on September 9, 1942 the son of the late Ivan G. and Helen K. (Reed) Russell and was a lifetime resident of southwest Michigan. He graduated from Portage Central High School and took classes from …

  David Lee Hoyt, age 58, of Three Rivers passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Three Rivers, on July 31, 1959 the son of Robert and Joyce (May) Hoyt. David graduated from Three Rivers High School class of 1977. He then went on …

Mrs. Lisa Dee McWatters, age 38, of Three Rivers, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 13, 2017. She was born in South Bend, Indiana on April 25, 1979 the daughter of Frank and Eva (Richter) Homan. Lisa loved the outdoors and spent a lot of time kayaking and camping. Her love for nature was best seen in her garden where …

Mr. Bruno Masnari, age 84, of Three Rivers, passed away on Monday, Sept. 18th 2017 at Borgess Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Three Rivers on September 26, 1932 the son of the late Antonio and Giavanna (Lupato) Masnari. Bruno attended and graduated from Three Rivers Schools in 1947 where he excelled at football, basketball, …

Lori Marie Graff of Eaton Rapids, MI and formerly of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the age of 55.  Lori was born on January 30, 1962 the daughter of Paul and Bernice (Button) Lockwood.  She was a graduate of Three Rivers High School class of 1980 and went on to attend Glen …

Eugene “Gene” Arthur Blasius, age 86, of Three Rivers, passed away early Monday, Sept. 18th, 2017 at the Grace Healthcare Nursing Home.  He was born on Dec. 22, 1930 in Three Rivers, the son of the late Arthur and Martha (Barnes) Blasius. Gene attended Three Rivers Schools and after graduation began work for Weyerhauser as a Millwright and in maintenance …

Patty Ann Farris, beloved daughter, sister, mom and grandma, was called home to heaven on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, after a courageous battle with ALS. Patty was born May, 13, 1955, a daughter of Jim and Evelyn Melville. Patty loved NASCAR, especially Jimmie Johnson, baseball, going to the casino, country music and spending time with family. A lot of her …

Betty J. Grams, 85, of Aldrich Lake, Sturgis, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born Dec. 13, 1931, in Sturgis, a daughter of Ivan and Grace (McGary) Notestine. She was a resident of the Aldrich Lake area most of her life. She was a homemaker, enjoyed playing cards, bingo, bowling and trips …