Obituaries

Marilyn Ruth Haney, age 81, died on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Per Marilyn’s wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no public services held at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Veronica Marie Hornblower, age 86, passed away Sunday, January 7th, 2018 at her home in Three Rivers, Michigan. She was born November 10, 1931 the daughter of Thomas and Margaret Watts in London, England. In 1953 Veronica was united in marriage to her beloved husband William Hornblower. Together they raised six children living in multiple locations, eventually settling down in Three Rivers in 1971. She worked many years in …

Rachel Dorothy Murray Celmer, age 100, of White Pigeon, died Monday, January 1, 2018 in Prescott Valley, Arizona. She was born on July 22, 1917 the daughter of Willard Edmund and Ocie Davis Murray on her grandmother Davis’ farm in Van Buren Township in LaGrange County, Indiana. She graduated from Scott High School in 1934. She was married to Henry …

Beverly A. Minger, age 85, of Centreville, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Bowman House in Three Rivers. She was born on August 11, 1932 in Los Angeles, a daughter of Arthur and Violet (Parham) Cotter. Beverly graduated from Centreville High School in 1950. On December 1, 1951 she married Frederick Minger in Centreville. He preceded her in death on …

Wesley “Wes” A. Oliver, age 88, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born in Chicago on August 3, 1929, a son of Zeffa Oliver. Wes attended Mendon Public Schools and went on to serve in the United States Army. On June 1, 1956, he married Norma Kimball in Cass County. Wes retired from …

Mrs. Judith Ann Mrosewske, age 75, of Three Rivers and Constantine, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7th, 2018 at the home of her daughter surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Detroit on Feb. 3rd, 1942 the daughter of the late Stephan and Ruth (Hoffman) Nabozny. On September 30, 1961 Judy was united in marriage to her …

Elton Powell, age 92, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his home. Elton was born in Constantine on January 29, 1925, son of Delbert and Edna (Nusbaum) Powell.   He attended Maple Street Schools. Elton served in the U.S. Army. On September 1, 1956, he married Elizabeth “Betty” Kirkbride at Constantine Methodist Church. Elton was most known …

Myrtle F. Heslet, age 96, of Centreville, and formerly Sarasota, FL, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born in Grand Rapids on December 1, 1921, a daughter of Earl and Hazel (Geibe) Dudley. On October 12, 1940, she married Raymond Heslet in Three Rivers. He preceded her in death in June …

Glenice Maureen Bond, age 81, of Idaho, and a former longtime Sturgis resident and former active member of Sturgis Wesleyan Church, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving and dedicated husband, Roy; two sons, Jeff (Cindy) Bond of Sandpoint, …

Dennis M. Evilsizor, age 56, of Constantine, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, following an extended illness. Memorial services will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.