Obituaries

Beverly “Jean” (Caseman) Tuckey, 91, of Constantine and Newberg Township, peacefully departed this realm on Friday, January 20. 2017 at Woodland Terrace Senior Living in Niles, MI. Jean was born May 4, 1925 in Union City , MI , to Frank and Fannie Mae ( Hull ) Caseman. She attended school in Constantine. In the early 1950’s, she moved to …

Clare A. Mock, age 86, of Burr Oak, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at his home, after a year of failing health. Clare was born Nov. 20, 1930, on the family farm, a son of the late J. Homer and Clara F. (Leverence) Mock. He had lived all his life in rural Burr Oak, graduating from Burr Oak High …

Dennis Charles Tipton, age 73, of Marcellus, passed away early Saturday, January 21, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 8th, 1943 in South Haven, MI., the son of the late Charles and Esther (Jillson) Tipton. On July 23, 1966 Dennis was united in marriage to Mrs. Rita (Bennett) Tipton. He was employed …

Richard W. Munson, age 88, of Constantine, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at his home. He was born in White Pigeon on April 25, 1928, a son of Paul and Dorothy (Lawson) Munson. Richard attended Constantine Schools. On September 26, 1948, he married Lois M. Leister at the Messiah Lutheran Church parsonage in Constantine. Richard retired from the White …

Joyce C. Lundstrom, age 88, of Colon, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2016, unexpectedly at her home. Joyce was born Jan. 11, 1929, in Nottawa Township, a daughter of the late Clare C. and Cora M. (Carper) Bonham. On April 2, 1948, she married Robert Lundstrom in Colon. He preceded her in death June 21, 2015. She had lived most …

Ila Mae Griffin, 87, of Mottville, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers, following a brief illness. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon, where services will be at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Mottville Township …

Romona (Long) Jordan, age 62, of Porter Township, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Three Rivers Health. She was born in Auburn, IN on October 27, 1954. Romona enjoyed painting and coloring. Romona is survived by her husband of 20+ years Adolfo Chavez Contreras, siblings, and some extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents and …

Willis (Bill) Schipper, age 90, of Colon, and formerly of Allendale, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at Community Health Center of Branch County in Coldwater. Bill was born Nov. 6, 1926 in Allendale Township, a son of the late Minord M. and Anna M. (Van Single) Schipper. Early in life, he lived in Allendale, moving to Indiana in …

Mary L. (Miller) Yoder died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at her home in Colon, at the age of 70 years, three months and seven days. She was born Oct. 6, 1946, in Sturgis, to Leroy E.G. and Katie (Hershberger) Miller. On Oct. 19, 1965, she married Elias D. Yoder. To this marriage were born two sons and three daughters, Elias …

Harold Richard Hicks, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Dick was born in Constantine on April 3, 1935 to the late Harry and Hazel (Brenner) Hicks. Shortly after graduation from high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served honorably until his discharge in 1958. Dick was known for his sense of humor and ability to …