Obituaries

William Thomas “Bill” Fries, age 74, of Vicksburg, died Sunday, March 26, 2017 at his home. He was born in Ft. Wayne, IN on June 21, 1942 the son of Thomas Adolph and Betty Marie (Brennen) Fries. The family moved to Southwest Michigan when he was very young and he attended schools here. Bill had worked at Clarage Fan Co. …

Debra L. Smith, age 56, of Dowagiac, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at home. She was born October 10, 1960 in Niles, MI the daughter of Stevins George and Arlene Ann (Lundgren) Brown. On September 26, 1981 in Niles, MI she married Curtis L. Smith who survives. Debra graduated from Niles High School in 1978. She worked 27 years …

William S. McClain, age 82, of Constantine, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born November 27, 1934 in White Pigeon, a son of William and Edna Mae (Simpson) McClain Bill attended Constantine Schools with the class of 1954. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Alaska. On October 7, …

Pamela Sue (Rhodes) Stewart received her angel wings on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at her home. She was born on February 22, 1959 in Three Rivers, MI the daughter of Richard and Lillian (Hard) Rhodes. She enjoyed watching kids play, laughing, and watching hummingbirds and butterflies. Pamela and husband Frank also enjoyed spending time and taking care of their dogs, …

Rodger L. Hooker, age 76, of Constantine, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at his home. He was born July 24, 1940 in Mason, MI a son of Franklin and Edna (Ripley) Hooker. He served in the US Army for 4 years and National Guard for 2 years. Rodger married Jennie L. Carter December 18, 1965 in Centreville. He …

Robert A. Bauman, 71, of Sturgis, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at the Sturgis Hospital emergency room. Visitation will be held from noon-1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Church of the Nazarene in Sturgis. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Donations may be directed to the family. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home, White Pigeon.

Elizabeth Ellen Bragg, 54, of Carmel, IN passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at St. Vincent Carmel Hospital. She was born on April 12, 1962 to Dennis George and Rebecca Jane (Dudd) Shank in Lansing, Michigan. Beth spent her early years in Lansing and East Lansing, attending school in East Lansing, San Antonio, and Houston, Texas. A descendant of …

Mr. Scott Douglas Weiandt, age 52, of Portage, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 20, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Scott was born on October 29, 1964 in Kalamazoo, the son of Mr. Douglas Frank and the late Darlene (Delong) Weiandt. Scott has been a lifetime resident of this area. Scott had a zest for life …

Carol Jean DeHartogh, age 84, died on Monday, March 20, 2017. In accordance with family wishes cremation will be conducted and private family services will be held at a later date. Carol leaves to cherish her loving memory four children, Deborah Oliphant of Mendon, MI., Geri Ottrock of Ferndale, MI.,  Eugene Wilson of Dowagiac, Mi., and Richard Wilson of Auckland, New …

William Henry (Hank) Feist, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home at Park Place Assisted Living in Kalamazoo, on Friday, March 17, 2017 at the age of 90. Hank joined his beloved wife, Leitha (Lee) Mae Feist, who preceded him in death in April 2006 after (56) years of marriage, and their loving grandson, Matthew Paul Nadelin (1981-2007; Joana Feist-Lindstrom). …