Obituaries

Darryl L. Cook, age 52, of Colon, passed away Jan. 5, 2015, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. There will be no visitation. A graveside memorial service and burial of ashes will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at Lakeside Cemetery in Colon. The family was assisted by Schipper Funeral Home in Colon.

Daune Lee Adams passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Dec. 31, 2014, in Sturgis, due to a courageous battle with cancer. He was 61. Duane was born Dec. 21, 1953, in Sturgis, to his parents, Ralph and Shirley ( Notestine) Adams. Duane resided most of his life in Sturgis, where he graduated from Sturgis High School …

Jack Fryling, age 75, of Vicksburg died peacefully at home on Tuesday Jan. 6, 2015. He was born in Schoolcraft, MI on Sep. 8, 1939 the son of Adrian and Bertha (Visscher) Fryling and was a lifetime resident of the area. He played football at Mendon High School and graduated from there in 1957. He was married to Sharon Lee …

Brenda Kay Aikin, age 56, of Constantine, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 at Sturgis Hospital. She was born in Elkhart, IN on February 16, 1958, a daughter of LaVern and Patricia (Geary)  Aikin. Brenda was enrolled in the day program at Adopt in Sturgis.  She enjoyed going bowling, competing in Special Olympics, coloring, writing, and story-telling. Brenda is …

Robert Thomas Dodd, age 90, of Greenville, formerly of Constantine, passed away on Tuesday, January 6th, at Bishop Hills Elder Care Community, Rockford.  Robert was born in St. Joseph, MI on October 17, 1924, a son of Archie and Lena (Alkins) Dodd.  On May 22, 1954, he married Phyllis Jean (Conkright) Dodd at Messiah Lutheran Church in Constantine. Robert graduated …

Pauline D. Jones, 90, of Constantine, Mich., died Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville. Visitation will be held 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the Eickhoff, Farrand, Halverson Chapel in Three Rivers, Mich., where services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Constantine Township Cemetery. Donations may be directed to …

Barry Kirk, 58, of Marcellus, St. Joseph County, passed away to be with his Lord on Jan. 2, 2015 after congestive heart problems over the past few years. We know that he is now in peace. Barry was a career employee at Armstrong International in Three Rivers and appreciated the years of employment they provided to him. He was an …

Anthony T. Biello, 60, of Mottville, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at his home, following an extended illness. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. January 6, 2015 at Mottville Township Cemetery. A reception for family and friends will be held 2-4 p.m. Tuesday at Constantine American Legion post. Arrangements are by Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.

Beverly Janet Withers, age 87, of Kalamazoo passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Crystal Woods Assisted Living. Beverly was born in Sturgis, MI on July 4, 1927 the daughter of Earl and Edna(Martin)Light. Beverly was a long time resident of Three Rivers where she participated and donated much of her time to community and church events. She was …

Virginia J Rumzie, age 65, of Centreville, passed away Friday, January 2nd, 2015 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. She was born in Brookville, PA February 1, 1949, a daughter of Earl and Virginia (Silvis) Kahnell. Virginia graduated from Titusville High School, PA in 1967. She served in the US Army from 1968 to 1969. On March 12, 1982 she married …