Obituaries

Archie Allen “Bud” Gragg, age 83, of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday morning, May 31, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Archie was born on August 10, 1930 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Archie H. and Doris (Olmstead) Gragg. Archie wore many hats during his life. He was a veteran of the National Guard; …

Yong Tok “Vicky” Boughton, age 78, of Three Rivers passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at her home. Yong was born in North Korea in 1935 the oldest daughter of seven children to Sung Ik Oh and Kwi Nyo Cho. She had fond memories growing up in the city of Pyongyang, the …

Ronnie R. Torres, age 46, of Three Rivers, died Saturday May 31, 2014 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers on April 13, 1968 the son of Feliciano and Graciela (Garcia) Torres. He was raised in Lansing and attended schools there. He worked at several Lansing area factories, and returned to Three Rivers in 2008. Ronnie is survived …

Dorothy F Plank, age 89, of Sturgis, passed away Friday May 30, 2014 peacefully at her home with her loving daughter by her side. Dorothy was born on May 19, 1925 a daughter of the late Hal and Thelma (Herrick) Lego in Pulaski, IN. She moved to Constantine , MI with her family in 1945. Dorothy married the love of …

Gladys P. LaCounte, 96, of Three Rivers, died Thursday afternoon, May 29, 2014 at her home. She had been in failing health the past four years. She was born April 30, 1918 in Detroit to Earl and Ethel (Paff) Roderick. On Oct. 25, 1936 she married Delbert LaCounte. He preceded her in death on July 11, 2001. She is survived …

Tracey Lynn (Lewis) Butler, age 43, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Borgess Medical Center. She was born in Vicksburg, MI.; the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas and Linda (Foster) Lewis. Tracey graduated from Vicksburg High School with the class of 1988. She then furthered her education …

Jacqueline “Jackie” “Ma” Sayer (Niendorf-Forseman) passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital after a brief illness. Jackie was born in Three Rivers on January 4, 1930 to Dr. and Mrs. CF and Merna(Rathburn)Niendorf, joining her big sister Patricia(Robert)Thompson, who survives. She resided in Three Rivers most of her life, graduating from Three Rivers High School in …

David B. Hunt, age 56, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away as the result of a car accident on Memorial Day, May 26, 2014. He was born June 24, 1957 in Dowagiac, MI the son of Jack and June (Tribbett) Hunt. He was a Three Rivers High School graduate. As a 15 year Army Veteran, he served with the 504th Parachute …

Randall Eugene Skipski , age 58, of Three Rivers passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Randall was born in Muskegon on October 15, 1955 the son of Catherine Skipski. He was raised in Muskegon, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. On October 4, 1980 …

Margot Francis Stoner, age 73, of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on Saturday May 24, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Margot was born on October 4, 1940 in Berwyn, IL the daughter of Lewis and Marian(Blue)Williams. Margot was a longtime resident of Schoolcraft. On January 31, 1970 she was united in marriage to Jack Stoner who survives. Margot was employed for …