Obituaries

Peggy Jeane Wilson, age 87, of Three Rivers passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Borgess medical Center.  She was born in Detroit, MI on November 6, 1929 the daughter of Aubrey and Florence (DeHart) Moyle. Peggy was a talented artist and took pride in selling many of her paintings and artwork.  She also enjoyed music, playing organ, and …

Phyllis Jean Dodd, age 87, of Greenville, and formerly of Constantine, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center in Grand Rapids. She was born in Cass County on January 23, 1930, a daughter of Kenneth and Ruth (Mallo) Conkright. Phyllis graduated from Cassopolis High School in 1947 and received her nurses training from …

Alice M. Scamehorn, age 104, of Mottville Township, White Pigeon, died Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Whispering Pines Adult Foster Care in Edwardsburg. Cremation has taken place. There will be no service. Interment will be in Mottville Township Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.

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 …