Obituaries

Brian Kent Christophel, age 58, of Coldwater, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at the Community Health Center in Coldwater. Brian was born in LaGrange, IN on August 4, 1957, a son of Donald and Elizabeth “Betty” (Black) Christophel. Surviving are his sisters Dawn “Carolyn” (Tom) Jones, Constantine, Gaile (Jerry) Schroeder, Cassopolis; brothers Mike (Terri) Christophel, Three Rivers, Chris (Carolyn) …

Robert “Bob” Lee Vaughn, age 83, of Three Rivers passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Heartland Healthcare Center after a lengthy illness. He was born on April 12, 1932 in Perry, MI the son of John L and Hazel (Kelley )Vaughn. Bob was a jack of all trades. He served his country in the U.S Navy until his …

Terry Wayne Hinchen, age 56, of Mendon, died Monday, Aug. 24, 2015 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born in Sturgis on July 23, 1959 the son of Charles and Lena (Yurkovich) Hinchen and was a lifetime resident of Mendon. He graduated from Mendon High School with the Class of 1978. Terry worked briefly at T-C Appliance in …

Nancy Lee (Caseman) Preston “the Bride”, age 73 of Sturgis, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 at her home. Nancy was born in Constantine on February 1, 1942, a daughter of Lloyd and Marian (Dimmick) Caseman. Nancy graduated from Constantine High School in 1960. On November 24, 1978, she married Gerald Preston in Sturgis. Nancy loved all sports, especially Detroit …

Robert (Bob) Forest Wolgamood Sr., 91, of White Pigeon, died on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at his home following an extended illness. He was born on Nov. 23, 1923 in Kalamazoo the son of Henry and Edna (Wood) Wolgamood, and was a resident of White Pigeon and Constantine most of his life. Bob was employed by the Constantine Creamery, Trailer …

Barbara I. Gearhart, 86, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday morning, Aug. 22, 2015 at Riverview Manor in Three Rivers. She was born Dec. 4, 1928 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Kalmon and Elsie (Bowman) Toth. Being an Air Force wife Barbara lived all over the United States and Canada, settling in Three Rivers. In November 1951 she married …

Sherman S. Davis age 93, of Cassopolis, MI passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 at home. He was born October 7, 1921 in Roachdale, IN , the son of Rolley N. and Myrtle C. (Scott) Davis.. On August 8, 1942 he married Mary Elizabeth Rosser who preceded him in death June 29, 2013. Sherman was a WWII veteran and had …

William Glenn Parker, age 66, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 at Thurston Woods Village, Sturgis. William was born in Three Rivers, MI on May 17, 1949, a son of Arlo and Lillian (Yoder) Parker. Bill graduated from Centreville High School and was a former member of the St. Joseph Co. Mounted Division. Bill owned and operated Parkers Ambulance Service …

Jonathan L. Miller, age 42, of Colon, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 at his home.  He was born July 28, 1973 in Sturgis, a son of Michael and Marilyn (Nye) Miller. He graduated from Colon High School in 1991 and attended Glen Oaks Community College. He was employed at IAC in Mendon for 24 years. Jon enjoyed motorcycles, four wheelers …

Larry Back, age 56, of Centreville, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Borgess Medical Center. Larry was born in Seymour, IN on February 20, 1959, a son of Willis and Dora (Short) Back. He graduated from Austin High School, Austin, IN, in 1977. Larry proudly served in the US Army. On November 21, 1987 he married Rebecca “Becky” Rowe in …