Obituaries

Anson Jeffrey Lehman, age 31, of Burr Oak, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, Feb. 7, 2016, at the home of his brother in Three Rivers. He was born May 23, 1984, in Kalamazoo, a son of Jeffrey Owen and Terri Lu (Walker) Lehman. Anson resided most of his life in White Pigeon and was a graduate of White Pigeon High …

Richard Daniel Trattles, age 63, of Sturgis, passed away Monday afternoon, Feb. 8, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 21, 1952, in Three Rivers, a son of the late Jack and Shirley (Magisen) Trattles. Richard resided most of his life in the Three Rivers and Sturgis area. He was first married to Sharon Lovejoy. This marriage ended in …

Rosemary Maureen Hutchinson died Monday February 8, 2016 at the Community Health Center of Branch County in Coldwater, Michigan. She was born on December 10, 1979 to John and Maureen (Haas) Hutchinson in Coldwater. She encountered many challenges throughout her life as the result of Rett Syndrome. Rosemary communicated to those who loved her with her eyes, body language, and …

Andrianne Rosette Lockmondy, age 71, of Union, MI passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at her home.  She was born in South Bend, IN on July 29, 1944 the daughter of Howard and Isabelle Milliken. She enjoyed spending her free time gardening and antique shopping. She served the community for many years while working with Head Start of Indiana, …

Elizabeth “Betty” “Liz” Cruce, age 92, of White Pigeon, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born June 20, 1923 in Battle Creek, a daughter of Howard and Bessie (Rouch) Mix. Betty graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1940. She married Avril “Bob” Cruce in October 1941, they later divorced. Betty retired as …

Kirk F. Mitchell, age 50, of Marcellus, MI passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born May 14, 1965 in Cook County, IL the son of Fred C. and Irene F. (Chval) Mitchell. On June 23, 1984 in Lawton, MI he married Amy J. Haas who survives. Kirk served in the U.S. Army …

Christopher Keith Wells, age 33, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in a motor vehicle accident in Colon Township. He was born in Athens, Ohio, on April 11, 1983, the son of Louis David Wells and Linda (Sult) Mason. He attended Marcellus High School where he later earned his G.E.D. Christopher was a loving son who was always willing to help …

Darry J. Duncan, 59, of Florence Township, Constantine, Mich., passed away on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at his home following an extended illness. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon.

Gary Alan Gamache, age 69, of rural Three Rivers, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 following a long illness. He was born in Ashland, WI on Sep. 8, 1946 the son of Alcidis and Nedra (Taylor) Gamache, and attended Catholic schools in Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Kalamazoo Loy Norrix High School and then served in the U.S. Army. He …

Sharla M. Swartz, age 70, of Marcellus, MI passed away Friday, February 5, 2016. She was born February 22, 1945 in Three Rivers, MI, the daughter of Valentine and Nonabelle Beadle. On December 9, 1967 she married Roger Swartz and he survives. Sharla graduated from Watersmeet High School in 1962. She was a 4-H member and learned to sew many …