Obituaries

Charles Raymond Oberlander, age 79, formerly of Three Rivers, died unexpectedly at his Kalamazoo home where he had resided the past 20 years. He was born in Three Rivers on April 30, 1937 the son of Charlie and Helen R. (Kline) Oberlander. After graduating from Three Rivers High School her served in the U.S. Air Force from 1959 to 1963. …

Robert John Deisler, 57, of Edwardsburg, passed to his rest on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, at his home, unexpectedly. He was born Nov. 17, 1959 in Sturgis, a son of Donald and Shirley (Lough) Deisler, and had lived in the Michiana area all his life. He was a carpenter, working in building houses and in commercial construction, including working on …

Susan Kay Jackowiak, age 59, of Sturgis, and formerly of Colon, passed away Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family. Susan was born July 26, 1957, in Muskegon, a daughter of Hershel and Jessie Loretta (Martin) Dilts. For 28 years, she had made her home in Colon, where she attended Colon Baptist Church, moving to Sturgis …

Florene Kay Adduci passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2017 in Cumming, GA. She was born Aug. 12, 1942 in Dowagiac, MI. She spent most of her life in VanBuren County, St. Joseph County, and most recently in Cumming, GA. She was the daughter of Frank & Florence Adduci, deceased. The greatest joy in her life was spending time with …

Duane Edwin Butrick, 85, of Jones, died peacefully Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, one day before his 86th birthday, in Brentwood of Niles, in the comfort of his family’s presence. He was born Jan. 29, 1931 in Dowagiac, the third of 12 children of Dearl and Dorothy (Bannow) Butrick. He married Shirley Virginia Whitehead June 12, 1954 in Dowagiac. She preceded …

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 …