Obituaries

Mrs. Gloria M. Erhardt, age 93, of three Rivers, passed away on Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 at the Heartland Health Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born on June 30, 1923 in Hammond, IN., the daughter of the late William and Alma (Schultz) Fullgraf. Gloria loved and cherished her family and spending time with them. She also …

Brian Alan Wirick, age 56, of Three Rivers, passed away early Wednesday, March 8th, 2017. He was born on July 17th, 1960 in Dowagiac, MI. the son of the late Theodore and Martha (Keene) Wirick. Brian was a roofer/journeyman by trade. In his spare time Brian loved to watch The Michigan Wolverines and the Detroit Lions play on the weekends. …

Martin Deloss Hammon of Mattawan died Friday, March 3, 2017 after living a long, eventful and rich life. He was the first child of Lindsey Deloss Hammon and Clara Marie (Martin) Hammon, born Feb. 3, 1924 in a tent in a logging camp near Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho. He said he was told it was a very sturdy tent with a …

Sandra J. Smith, age 72, of Constantine, died on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at her home. She was born June 3, 1944 in Battle Creek, a daughter of Grover and Eleanor (Crabtree) Waldron. Sandra graduated from Sturgis Schools and attended Glen Oaks Community College. She was employed in housekeeping at Oaklawn Hospital in Goshen and Elkhart retiring in 2005 and …

Karen A. Anable, 75, proud lifelong resident of Centreville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at her home. She was born in Three Rivers on August 18, 1941, a daughter of the late LeRoy and Myrtle (Harding) Brueck. Karen attended Centreville Public Schools. On April 20, 1958, she married Charles Anable in Centreville. He preceded her …

Patricia R. Colborn, age 88, of Marcellus, passed away at home, Thursday, March 9, 2017. She was born June 27, 1928, in Marcellus, the daughter of Clarence Paul and Eva Elizabeth (Baldwin) Hagan. In May 1945 she married Jack E. Colborn who preceded her in death on August 23, 2011. Pat attended St. Margaret Mary for many years and later …

Mrs. Lynnette “Lynn” Mae Coburn, age 71, of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 4, 1946 in Princeton, IN.; the daughter of Mr. Lawrence and Mary Elizabeth (Peters) Blood. Lynn graduated from Princeton High School in 1964. She continued her education and …

Betty Jane Page, age 60, of Three Rivers, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017. She was born in Three Rivers on June 22, 1954 the daughter of Raymond and Alma (Hoak) Bowersox. Betty graduated from Three Rivers High School class of 1974. She managed Camp Trevor for thirty five years and enjoyed many outdoor activities and gardening as well. …

Lorraine Hansen, age 86, died on Friday, March 3, 2017. Arrangements are pending at Hohner Funeral Home.

Wayne D. Miller, age 68, of Colon, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017, unexpectedly at his home. Wayne was born March 28, 1948, in Nappanee, Ind., a son to Roman E. and Malinda Mae (Kuhns) Miller. On May 9, 1968, he married Wilma W. Bontrager in Centreville. Wayne was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and had worked …