Obituaries

Linda L. McClain, 69, of Constantine, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Grace Healthcare of Three Rivers. Linda was born in Three Rivers on March 5, 1948, a daughter of Charles and Betty Jean (Young) McClain. She graduated from Constantine High School in 1966 and later went to beauty school. Linda loved dogs, cats, and birds, and attended …

Dale E. Velie, age 86, of rural Mendon, died Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Battle Creek. He was born in Centreville, on May 11, 1931 the son of Samuel and Effie (Mellivan) Velie and has been a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County. He received his high school diploma from Centreville High School. Dale was …

Logan G. Lamons, age 27, of Marcellus, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 14, 2017. He was born June 21, 1990 in Dowagiac, the son of Debora N. (Eggleston) Lamons and Mitchell Glenn Lamons. Logan loved his family dearly and enjoyed all kinds of music. He was a social person and just enjoyed being around people. He would help anyone in …

Lawrence B. Watson DVM, age 101, of Lakeland, Fla., passed away Sept. 6, 2017, at Lakeland Regional Health, following a brief illness. He was born July 23, 1916, in Adams County, Ind., a son of the late Lawrence E. and Margaret J. (Dunwiddie) Watson. Lawrence lived most of his life in southern Michigan. He graduated from Michigan State College of …

Kathryn “Katie” L. Trattles, age 89, of Three Rivers, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lagrange, IN., on September 3, 1928 the daughter of the late Walter “Pete” and Esther (Grate) Randol-Denison. Katie graduated from Salem Center High School in Indiana in 1946. On June 12, 1954 she was united in marriage …

Helen “Marie” Nichols, age 88, of Colon, passed away Wednesday Sept. 13, 2017, with her daughters at her side, at Three Rivers Health. Marie was born June 24, 1929, in Polson, Mont., a daughter of the late J. Ross and Audrey (Mater) Eggstaff. She had lived most all of her life in the Leonidas and Colon area, graduating from Colon …

Faith AnnSuree Harold, age 14, of Three Rivers, died Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2017 at South Bend Memorial Hospital following an acute asthma attack. She was born in Three Rivers on Oct. 10, 2002. Faith had just started her Freshman year at Mendon Community Schools where she participated in basketball and volleyball. She loved socializing with her friends, especially at the …

Priscilla McDonald, known by some as Dottie, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 after a brief illness. Born Feb. 9, 1938 to Gordon P. and Louise Irene Henson. She married Paul Edward McDonald Dec. 21, 1956. Paul passed away in 1995. Together they had 5 children. Pamela (Joseph) Eichorn, Jenny (Bruce) Patterson, Kenneth McDonald, Todd (Christie) McDonald, and Keith …

Thomas G. Fisher, age 55, of White Pigeon, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at his home, following an extended illness. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Three Rivers American Legion Post #170. Arrangements are by Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon.

Mr. Walter Roy Fenwick, age 86, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Sept. 9th, 2017 at Three Rivers Health.  He was born on February 12, 1931 in Portage, the son of Lester and Ethelyn (Bradford) Fenwick. Mr. Fenwick attended Vicksburg Community Schools, where he excelled at track and field, …