Obituaries

Alan E. Batten, age 61, of Mendon, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 at the Battle Creek Veterans Administration Hospital following a long illness. He was born in Three Rivers on March 16, 1955 the son of Norman Eugene and Dorothy O. (Boyce) Batten and was a lifetime resident of Mendon. He graduated from Mendon High School with the Class of …

Karl K Miller, age 48, of Centreville, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers on February 19, 1968, a son of Paul and Jean (Bartlett) Miller, Jr. Karl graduated from Centreville High School in 1986. On October 25, 2003, he married Karen Viers in Three Rivers. He previously worked for Crocker Limited …

Joyce C. Richardson, age 67, of White Pigeon, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, at her home following a long illness. She was born in Benton Harbor on April 11, 1949, the daughter of Theodore and Virginia (Barker) Owca. She graduated from St. Joseph High School with the class of 1967. She was married to Adrian Richardson on Sept. 30, 1967, …

Roger K. Hutchins, age 73, of Sturgis, passed away early Monday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 18, 1943, in Hillsdale, Mich., son of the late Wendell and Chlois “Betty” (Center) Hutchins. Roger resided in Sturgis for the past 52 years coming from Angola, Ind. On Nov. 28, 1964, he married …

David Lee Payton, age 86, died on Sunday, December 25, 2016. In accordance with family wishes cremation will be conducted and memorial services are pending at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Gordon Bradley Booz, age 63, of Marcellus, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 25, 2016. He was born July 1, 1953, the son of Gordon and Curlene Booz. He served in the U.S. Army. Brad received his Associates Degree from Southwest Michigan College and then went on to become the Assistant Store Director for Meijers in Three Rivers. He was …

Keith Thomas Garrison, age 72, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016. He was born in Three Rivers, on February 27, 1944 the son of the late Norman and Bette (Eddy) Garrison. Keith graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1962. He later graduated from Western Michigan …

Russell David Slusher, age 47, of Constantine, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 in LaGrange, IN. He was born on April 27, 1969 in Sturgis, a son of Gilbert and Dorothy (Winkleman) Slusher. Russell attended school in North Bloomfield, Ohio and graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1986. He enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles and spending time with his …

Billie Yvonne Reeg, age 88, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday evening, Dec. 21, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville. She was born Nov. 12, 1928, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Bryant and Clara (Francisco) Beckwith. Billie was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class …

Donna J. (Ware) Coffinger, age 86, of Colon, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at Sturgis Hospital. Cremation will take place with a memorial service being planned for a later date. Schipper Funeral Home in Colon is assisting with arrangements.