Obituaries

Lois Marie “Ma” Bell, age 90, formerly of Constantine, died on Thursday, November 24, 2016, at Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka, IL. She was born on August 6, 1926 in Bristol, IN, a daughter of Samuel and Sylvia (Rought) Detwiler. On April 22, 1944 she married Richard Bell in Brownwood, TX. He preceded her in death January 6, 2003. Lois …

Bernice Clark, age 91, of Centreville, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Three Rivers Health. She was born in Three Rivers on May 27, 1925, a daughter of William and Bertha (Howard) Parker. Bernice attended Centreville Schools. On July 16, 1942, she married William Clark in Kalamazoo. He preceded her in death on October 7, 1987. Bernice worked …

Rita Jo Zerbe, age 64, of Schoolcraft, began her heavenly walk peacefully after a “beautiful fight” with ALS on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. Although the fight was difficult, her last breath was pain-free, surrounded by her immediate family, her greatest joy. She was born to her earthly journey on March 13, 1952, in Muncie, Ind., a daughter of the late …

Wava Jane Chapman, 66, of Jones, died on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at her home. She was born June 25, 1950 in Mishawaka, a daughter of James and Gloria (Bang) Simpson. Wava attended country schools and Mendon Schools. She was employed at Crocker Limited in Three Rivers for 30 years retiring in 2009. Wava, along with her boyfriend Jerry Potter, …

Karen Marie Blonde, 64, of Constantine, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at her home following a two-month battle with cancer. Karen was born March 5, 1952, in Detroit, Mich. At the age of two, she moved with her family to the shores of Klinger Lake in the White Pigeon area. Karen’s childhood at the lake included time with …

Mary Jane Martin, age 77, died on Friday, November 18, 2016. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted and there will be no public services held at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Lucille M. Regan, age 87, of Marcellus, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016. She was born March 31, 1929 in Chicago, the daughter of Fritz and Jean Schwabe. She was very proud of working for Edward Lowe and through him she became a national spokesperson for his brand Kitty Litter and was on the David Letterman Show. She was …

John Paul Wise, age 59, of Sturgis, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Sturgis on Sep. 22, 1957 the son of the late Olley Ray and Barbara Jeane (Johnson) Wise, Jr. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1975 and moved to Mendon with his family later that year. John …

Kurt William Alan Austin, of Fulton passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at the age of 33. He is survived by his wife, Amanda; three sons: Skylar, Trevor, and Parker Austin; two stepchildren: Austin and Madison. He is also survived by his parents: Joe and Karen Austin, of Fulton; one sister: Kathy Austin and her daughter Isabella; and his …

Wilbur Cecil Ransbottom, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 17 at 10:30am.  Wilbur, age 88, had been a long time resident of Three Rivers, Michigan before becoming a resident of Sheridan, Wyoming in 2009. Born February 26, 1928, Wilbur was the only child of Ethel Mary (Nichols) and Cecil Sherman Ransbottom. …