Obituaries

Marcella Kay McGlothlen, 68, of Centreville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 at the Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville. She was born Feb. 3, 1947 in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Arthur and Kathleen (Randol) Wyatt. Marcella has been a resident of St. Joseph County all of her life and was married to Raymond McGlothlen who preceded …

William O. Holdcraft, age 72, of Constantine, passed away October 7, 2015 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born April 26, 1943 in Brookston, IN a son of Samuel and Bessie (Lachmund) Holdcraft. He graduated from Lauramie High School in 1961 and served in the Army National Guard. On November 22, 1971 Bill married Edith Gordon in Logansport, IN. She …

Grace (Underwood) Parker was born May 3, 1935, to Harold and Eunice Underwood in Three Rivers. She entered into eternal life at the age of 80 on Oct. 1, 2015 in Tomball, Texas. Grace was strong in her Christian faith and a member of D’Upper Room Ministries. She proudly served and retired as a Deputy in the Harris County Sheriff’s …

Madelon D. Bowen of Mendon, died Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 at Heartland Healthcare Center in Three Rivers just 20 days prior to her 95 birthday. She was born near Columbia City, Indiana the daughter of Clifton C. and Waneta E. (Grable) Hullinger and attended country schools in Whitley County, Indiana. She was married to Dean C. Bowen on Dec. 25, …

Sonja Marie Savicki, age 55, of Centreville passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Three Rivers Health. She was born on November 4, 1959 in Ohio the daughter of Luther A. and Betty Irene (VanDeCreek) Saddler. Sonja graduated from Centerville High School in 1977. After high school Sonja worked as a store manager at various area convenience stores. She …

Ronald Eugene Yoder, age 67, of Three Rivers passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Elkhart, IN on July 14, 1948 the son of Alvin and Rosella (Szymonski) Yoder. Ronald served his country in the U.S. Army serving two tours in the …

Francis “Frank” Xavier Murphy, Jr, age 71, of Coloma, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born June 6, 1944 in Chicago, IL, the son of Francis Xavier Sr. and Bernice (Wsol) Murphy. Francis was a welder for Pipefitters Local #190 and was brought to this area from Elmhurst, IL for the …

Eugene Lincoln Sanders Sr., 81, of White Pigeon, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015 at the Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community Centreville following an extended battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Visitation will be held Friday, Oct. 2 from 2-4 p.m. at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon where services will be at 4 p.m. Donations may be directed to the …

Joel E. Fox, age 69, of Huntertown, IN, formerly of Volinia, MI passed away at home Wednesday, September 30, 2015. He was born September 5, 1946 the son of Orlo B. and Dorothy (Potter) Fox. On June 6, 1970 he married Jennie Boyer who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Bryce Fox, Joel (Andrea) Fox and Adam (Dionne) Fox; two …

Barbara J. Pomeroy, age 89, of Marcellus formerly of Lake Templene and Portage went to be with her Lord on Monday, September 28, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on November 24, 1925 the daughter of Harlan and Evelyn (Shaw) Marr Barb was united in marriage to the love of her life …