Obituaries

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 …

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 …