Obituaries

Bill Harman, age 84, of Union, passed away at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph, MI, Wednesday, January 06, 2016. He was born in Etna Green, IN on May 20, 1931, a son of Lowell and Martha (Reed) Harman. On March 16, 1968 Bill married Evelyn O’Shea in Nappanee. She preceded him in death on June 28, 2014. He worked at Coppes …

David Floyd Rentfrow, age 74, of Three Rivers, passed away early Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at the Rose Arbor Hospice House surrounded by his loving family following a very brief illness. Dave was born on June 22, 1941 in Elkhart, Indiana. The son of the late Lyle and Marguerite (Rumsey) Rentfrow. On December 7, 1959, Dave was united in marriage …

Thelma “Sam” Deane Rossow, age 76, died on Thursday, December 31, 2015.   Per Thelma’s request, she has given her body for study. Cremation will take place at a later date. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Russell Fredrick Lowe, age 78, died on Tuesday, December 29, 2015.   In accordance with Russell’s wishes cremation was conducted and services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Janice Ailene Trewhitt, age 82, of Three Rivers and Marcellus, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015 at the Sunshine Care Home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on Feb. 11, 1933 the daughter of the late Luther and Myrtle (Davis) Thor. Jan has been a long time resident of this area. She was employed …

Helen A. Butler, age 91, of Mendon, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015 at Riverview Manor in Three Rivers. She was born near Mendon on Sep. 21, 1924 the daughter of Claude L. and Katie R. (Winkleplek) Harriger and was a lifetime resident of Mendon. Helen graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1943. She was married to Carl …

Deborah S. Blue (Debbie) of Naples, Fla. passed away Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, after a five-month illness. She was born April 22, 1955 in Sharon, Pa. She graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1973, and graduated from Blodgett Nursing School, Grand Rapids as an RN in 1973. She worked at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo for two years, in Saudi …

Neil P. Kentner of Bancroft, Michigan, formerly of Mason, Michigan. Neil was born on August 7, 1954 and passed away, Saturday, December 26, 2015 at the age of 61. Neil was a member of the Michigan Sheep Breeders Association and very active in 4-H and was well known throughout the United States for his judging. Neil loved the farm, minor …

James “Jim” Kevin Wolfinger, age 55, of Bryson City, NC, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015 at his home. He was born September 13, 1960 in San Jose, CA, a son of George and Josephine (Mull) Wolfinger. Jim worked as a self-employed roofer in Daytona Beach, FL most of his life. He also worked with his brothers in tree and …

Martha M. (Forreider) Merchant, 95, of Kalamazoo, died Thursday evening, Dec. 24, 2015. Martha was born Aug. 26, 1920 in Sidney, Ohio a daughter of J. Isaac and Lulu (Dodson) Jones. She had been a lifelong Schoolcraft area resident and attended Sunnyside United Methodist Church. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Eugene Forreider in August …