Obituaries

David G. Whisler, 69, of Constantine, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at his home, following a short illness. He was born Aug. 10, 1947, in Sturgis, a son of Paul D.and Eleanor E. (Barrett) Whisler. He had been a resident of Constantine the past four years, coming from White Pigeon. He was a graduate of White Pigeon High School and …

Christopher Everett Weinberg, age 49, of Largo, FL, formerly of Constantine, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 in Florida. He was born in Coldwater on August 3, 1967. Christopher attended Constantine High School with the class of 1985. In 1986, he entered the United States Army, serving during Desert Storm. Surviving are his mother Micheala “Mickie” Town of Constantine, …

Thomas Scott “Dobb” Dobberteen, age 61, of Sturgis. The “Alpha-1” disease and hard fought journey of 21 years ended peacefully for Mr. Thomas S. Dobberteen at his home on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. Thomas was born March 19, 1955, in Sturgis, the son of the late William and Shirley (Geil) Dobberteen. Tom was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of …

Todd Dean Conde, age 55, died on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. In accordance with family wishes cremation will be conducted and there will be no public services held this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Betty Lou (Castle) Van Wormer, age 79, of Colon, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, at Sturgis Hospital after a short illness. Betty was born April 8, 1937, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Elwyn “Rex” and Margarette (Hall) Castle. Betty had made her home in Colon most of her life, graduating from Colon High School with the class …

Sharon James “Bookie” Buchner, age 94, of Mendon, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 at the Birch Adult Care Home in Leonidas. He was born in Mendon on Jan. 9, 1923 the son of Leon J. and Frances (Bloom) Buchner and was a lifetime resident of Mendon. He graduated from Mendon High School in 1943 and then enlisted in the U.S. …

Carol Kay Hawkins, age 62, of Lawton, died on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born in Ft. Wayne, IN on Nov. 20, 1954 the daughter of the late Arthur and Carol (Davis) Mullen and attended school in Ft. Wayne. For many years she resided in Sturgis and Centreville. Carol’s family was everything to …

Ervin C. Haithcock departed this life Jan. 23, 2017. He was born to Claude and Thelma Haithcock in Kalamazoo, Sept. 29, 1921. Ervin attended schools in Kalamazoo. He was called into the Army and fought in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. After being discharged, he married Louise and moved to Lansing then later to Three Rivers. …

J. Jeanne McClain, age 94, of Mendon, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 at her home. She was born in Sturgis, MI on May 5, 1922 the daughter of Marvin and Marion (Tubbs) Hays, and was later adopted by Thomas Elwyn Simpson and Edna Elizabeth (Brower) Simpson. Jeanne graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1940 and later graduated …

Robert Allen “Rob” Engberts, Jr., age 48, died on Sunday, January 22, 2017. A celebration of Rob’s life will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 11611 Shaver Rd, Schoolcraft, MI. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.