Obituaries

Harold A. Bennett, 78, of Hillsdale, passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at McGuire Skilled Nursing Facility in Hillsdale. He was born Feb. 7, 1937 in Mendon to Arthur and Elma (Schrach) Bennett. Harold married Karen Kay Dock on June 21, 1959 and she preceded him in death on Nov. 27, 2005. Harold graduated from Mendon High School in 1955 …

Ernest A. Etter, 61, of Zephyrhills, Fla., formerly of Marcellus and Three Rivers, passed away at home. He was born May 6, 1954 in Three Rivers the son of Lyle L. and Jessie Rose (Noyes) Etter. In December of 1973 he married Ruth M. Doyle who preceded him in death in 2006. Ernest was pleased to have been a rare …

Phyllis Elaine Weston, 95, of Three Rivers, answered God’s call and departed this life on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015. She was born on Dec. 5, 1919 in East St. Louis, Ill. to the late Fred and Marguerite Horne. She attended public school in East St. Louis. She had an early belief in Christianity and gave her life to Christ at …

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 …