Obituaries

Russel Thomas Carey, age 49, of Three Rivers passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Three Rivers Health. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on April 20, 1965 the son of John Elwood and Geraldine Lucille (Hamilton) Carey. Russel was a resident of Three Rivers for over twenty years coming from Coldwater, MI. He was employed for over fifteen …

Amber Christine Warner, age 32, of Three Rivers passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at home. She was born on August 14, 1982 the daughter of David and Pamela (Holmes) Warner. Amber leaves to cherish her loving memory, parents, David and Pamela Warner; son, Christopher Bolton; daughters, Makayla and Taylor Anglemyer; grandmother, Gaylee Warner; brother, Justin Warner; sister, Ashley …

Gladys Arlone (Freese) Young, age 97, of Mendon, passed away in the early morning of Friday, April 3, 2015 at Fairview Nursing Home in Centreville. She was born in Three Rivers to Floyd Freese and Francies (Decker) on March 19, 1918. She attended Roys School in Florence Township through the eight grade. Gladys was united in marriage to Maurice Young …

Carolyn Ruth Weiderman, 80, of White Pigeon, died Saturday, April 4, 2015, at The Timbers of Cass County in Dowagiac, following a short illness. She was born Jan. 1, 1935, in Lima, Ohio, a daughter of John and Edith Huston. She grew up and graduated from Burr Oak High School, but lived most of her adult life in White Pigeon. …

Patricia Jean Mechling, age 76, of Constantine, passed into glory on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at her home, surrounded by family. She was born on June 12, 1938 to Arthur and Grace Irene (Shepard) Deitrich of Berrien Springs. She went to Niles Schools graduating in 1956 and later graduated from Davenport University with a degree in business. On June 14, 1969 she …

Danny Ray Cast, 73, arrived safely to his heavenly home with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 2. Dan was a gentle man of love, compassion, conviction, faith and great sense of humor. Having been born in Champaign, Ill., on August 22, 1941 his family soon moved to White Pigeon where he grew up being a true …

Michael J. (Mike) Kauffman Sr., age 56, of Burr Oak, passed away, Friday, April 3. 2015, at home surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born Feb. 13, 1959, in Goshen Ind., a son of Jacob (Jake) and Ruby (Pletcher) Kauffman. He had lived most all of his life in St. Joseph County and attended Colon Schools. He married Sherri …

Amber Christine Warner, 32, of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015. In accordance with family wishes, cremation has been conducted and memorial services are pending at this time.  Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Felton L. Cullifer, 63, of White Pigeon, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, following a short illness. He was born Feb. 26, 1952, in Bonifay, Fla., a son of Buron and Eulene (Halford) Cullifer. He was a resident of the White Pigeon and Sturgis area most of his life, with his early years spent in …

Charlene Heard, 62, of Three Rivers, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015.  In accordance with Charlene’s wishes, cremation has been conducted and there will be no public services held at this time.  Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.