Obituaries

Marilyn J. Franks, age 78, of Three Rivers, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born on Feb. 8, 1937 in St. Joseph, MI the daughter of the late August and Lydia (Wutzke) Franks, and was preceded in death by her brother, Edward A, Franks. She is survived by a nieces, Laurel (Rick) Cordes …

Helen Louise Jordon, age 87, of Vicksburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2015 in the presence of her family. She was born in Jackson, MI on May 9, 1928 the youngest of four children born to the late Harry and Mabel (Enos) Evans. She was married to Robert James Jordon on July 3, 1948 at …

Ruth Marion (Struven) Stump, age 95, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, July 01, 2015 at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. Ruth was born on April 12, 1920 in Riverdale, IL to Bernhard and Frieda (Abraham) Struven. In 1938, she graduated from Thornton Township High School in Harvey, IL. On April 19, 1941 she married Edward Lorenz Stump in Dolton, …

Nancy Lee Yeomans, born May 8, 1940, in Anderson, Indiana, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015. After moving to Michigan as a teen, she was a life-long resident of the Marcellus and Three Rivers area. Nancy was predeceased by her son, Eddie and her parents. She is survived by five siblings; her son, Rodney and her daughter, Vicki Cooper, as …

June Joann Chenoweth, age 81, of Marcellus died Friday, June 26, 2015 at her residence. She was born October 24, 1933 in Dowagiac, MI to Harold & Edna Chiddister Bates. On October 8, 1955, She Married Elmer “Dutch” G. Chenoweth who preceded her in death on September 30, 2002. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Newberg …

Donald Dean Bent, 81, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, June 25th at the Heartland Healthcare Center. He was born on March 15, 1934 in Marcellus, the son of the late John and Edith (James) Bent. Mr. Bent has been a life long resident of Marcellus and Three Rivers. On June 20th, 1953 he was united in marriage to …

In loving memory of Gerald Edwin Lefler, 71, of Roanoke, VA who passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015. He was a 1962 graduate of Three Rivers High School.  He retired from Roanoke College as the Head Grounds Keeper. Jerry loved taking care of his pond and working outside. He is survived by his wife, Sandie Lefler; daughter, Cassie Lefler; …

Mr. Joshua Brady Leason, age 32, of Okemos, MI., passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at the University of Michigan Hospital. He was born on April 8, 1983 in Mishawaka, IN., the son of David Leason and Lori (Juroff) Maggert. Josh grew up in Dowagiac, Michigan graduating from High School in 2001. He attended Central Michigan University where …

Darren Robert Shepard, age 29, of Three Rivers, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at his home. He was born on Sept. 13, 1985 in Three Rivers to the late David J. Sr. and Sandra K. (Bainbridge) Charon. Darren was also preceded in death by his grandparents William and Mardith Bainbridge. He leaves to cherish his memory, brothers, …

Charles “Jack” Allen Ruple, 83, of Donnell Lake, Vandalia, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Sept. 30, 1931 in Kalamazoo the son of the late Charles Kenneth and Mary M. (Ickes) Ruple. Jack has been a resident of southwest Michigan his entire life. He honorably served his …