Obituaries

Jack L. Kreitzer, 81, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at his home, where he had been in ill health since December. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, with burial of cremains in Constantine Cemetery. Arrangements are by Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.

Dora Dean King, age 62, of Three Rivers passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at her home. She was born in Vicksburg, MI on September 9, 1954 the daughter of Alva and Eugenia (Coleman) Mangold. Dora was a longtime resident of Three Rivers. On October 23, 1971 she was united in marriage to Dewey L. King whom preceded her …

John Andrew Cook, age 75, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday evening, Jan. 14, 2017, at his home, with his family at his side. He was born Dec. 29, 1941, in Chicago, a son of the late Frederick and Ruth (Grimes) Cook. John resided in Sturgis since 1970, coming from Schoolcraft. His early life was lived in Niles, where he was …

Harold F. Snyder, Junior, 68, of Three Rivers, and formerly of Goshen, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at his home.  He had struggled with heart failure the past eight years. He was born on January 30, 1948 in Goshen, the son of the late Harold F. and Lucille (Culp) Snyder. On July 1, 2000, he married June (Clark) …

Terry N. Shelhamer, age 69, of Constantine, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in Bristol, IN. He was born in Three Rivers, on February 7, 1947, a son of Paul and Edrie (Nyberg) Shelhamer. Terry graduated from Constantine High School in 1965 and attended Michigan State University. On September 2, 1994, he married Marcia Day in Constantine. Terry was …

Chester Melton Neal, 75, of Constantine, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at his home. He lived his life on his terms, his way. Chester was born in Chicago on August 8, 1941, a son of Benjamin and Ealey (Wilson) Neal. After high school,Chester served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After serving he attended college in Chicago and …

Elna M. Schug, age 91, of Marcellus, passed away at home, Tuesday, January 10, 2017. She was born August 11, 1925 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Donald M and Matie B. (Smith) Lucas. On May 31, 1947, at Elna’s parents home on Long Lake, Three Rivers, she married Richard L. Schug who survives. Elna graduated from Three Rivers High …

Lucille Carlsson, age 86, of Naples, Florida passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence.  Lucille, born on June 25, 1930, was the daughter of Egisto and Marie (Renes) Carrarini.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lawrence A. Carlsson, Sr., her son Mark Carlsson, sisters Dolores Stern and June Winslow, and brother John Taylor. Lucille …

Diana Sue Wyman, age 73, of Constantine, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at her home. She was born September 22, 1943 in Elkhart, Indiana to LaMar and Loretta (Dowty) Kiefer. Diana graduated from Middlebury High School, Middlebury, Indiana, and the Carter Secretarial School in Elkhart, Indiana. She married DeVon Wyman on November 23, …

Carrie A. Baumgartner, 48, of Constantine, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at her home. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.