Obituaries

William H. Routsong, age 47, of Greenbrier, Tenn., and formerly of the Sturgis area, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. He was born Dec. 27, 1969, in Madison Heights, Mich., a son to Jerry H. and Gail (Hebel) Routsong. William graduated from Bronson High School with the class of 1988. He then attended Ferris State …

Chester C. Thomason, Sr., age 94, died on Monday,  September 25, 2017. Chester is survived by his sons Chester “Skip” Thomason Jr. and Corey O. Thomason.  Chester owned C&H Electric Contracting Co. of San Deigo, CA and was also a licensed hypnotist. He was a U.S. Navy “tin can sailor” during World War II and was a lifetime member of VFW# 1512, …

Deana M. Lillie, age 79, of Marcellus, passed away at home. She was born December 5, 1937, in Marcellus at the home of her Great-Grand Parents, Henry and Edith Eggleston and was the daughter of Milo Earl and Mary J (Barnhart) Gardner.  On June 22, 1958 in Marcellus, she married Albert V Lillie who preceded her in death in 2006. …

Wayne Lunak , age 78, husband of Suzanne for 57 years, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017. Wayne taught and coached football for many years at Thornridge High School and enjoyed retirement in Three Rivers. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne, children: Kim (Steve) Barr, Greg (Peggy) Lunak, Kelly (Shawn) Davis; and grandchildren: Ben, Corey, Taylor, Alex, Zoe, …

Richard Jay Batten, age 60, of Three Rivers, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville. He was born in Three Rivers on April 18. 1957 the son of Richard A. and Betty (Kelly) Batten and has been a lifetime resident of the area. He graduated from Mendon High School in 1975 and worked at Ronningen …

Michael Dean Reames, age 57, passed away unexpectedly early on the morning of Tuesday, September 26, 2017. He was born on May 22, 1960 to Dean and Mary Jo (Hicks) Reames. Mike went to Constantine Schools and graduated in 1979. Mike was a proud member of the Three Rivers Elks and loved catching up with his friends during meetings. He …

Gregory Alexander Alwine, 18, of Mottville Township, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at his home. A memorial gathering and time of remembering will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, at 11476 Riverside Drive, White Pigeon. Arrangements are by Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon. Donations may be directed to the family.

Vernon F. “Speed” Yeomans, age 90, of Mendon, died Monday, September 25, 2017 at his home. He was born in Battle Creek on March 4, 1927 the son of Duane and Geneva (Rogers) Yeomans. He attended Mendon Schools, and dropped out in the 10th grade to join the U.S. Army and serve in Europe during World War II. He returned …

Edward “Ted” Walpole Talbot, age 89, of Centreville, died on Monday, September 25, 2017 at Heartland Health Care in Three Rivers. He was born February 14, 1928 in Centreville, a son of Ned and Katherine (Fletcher) Talbot. Ted graduated from Centreville High School in 1945 and served in the United States Army. On June 7, 1952 he married Barbara R. Huff …

Marlene Kay Avery, age 59, of Mendon, died Saturday, September 23, 2017 following a six-year illness. She was born in Coldwater on January 27, 1958 the daughter of Gary and Eleanor (Sharpstien) Hicks, and was a lifetime resident of the Athens-Mendon area. She graduated from Athens High School with the class of 1976. Marlene was married to G. Alan “Hoss” …