Obituaries

Jane Elizabeth Reetz, of Three Rivers, and North Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday, March 16, 2017 following some recent health challenges. She was 74 years old. Jane was born on March 6, 1943 in Three Rivers, Michigan, the beautiful daughter of Margaret (Cassell) and Jack Broker. She spent her working …

Alice Cecile Teeters passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at age 92 at Friendship Village of Kalamazoo. She was born on August 14, 1924, the daughter of the late William R. and Tillie C. (Stuckley) Meutsch. Alice earned her Master’s Degree from the University of Gainesville. She went on to become a Registered Nurse where she was employed in …

Diana Marie (Renz) Johnson, age 71, of Centreville, passed away on Monay, March 27, 2017 at Fairview Nursing Home. She was born in Trenton, NJ on August 22, 1945, a daughter of Jerry and Othelia (Policek) Renz. She graduated from Princeton High School, New Jersey, in 1963. On March 20, 1965, she married Jeffery Johnson, of Centreville, at McGuire Air …

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, …