Obituaries

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 …

Kenneth Leroy Jungjohan, age 86, of Mendon died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 following a long illness. He was born in Davenport, IA on Dec. 15, 1928 the son of William H. and Myrtle U. (Frazer) Jungjohan. Ken came to Michigan in 1946 from Rock Island, IL. He was married to Phyllis Anderson on July 15, 1950 in Mendon. Ken worked …

Tisha M. Durbin, age 38, of Marcellus, MI passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 2, 2015 at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI She was born May 8, 1976 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Arthur Quinn and Kathy Sue (Schmidtendorff) Durbin. She enjoyed reading, writing and music. She was adventurous and enjoyed traveling. Tisha had a very kind heart, was giving and …

Karl Allen Stevens, 69, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014, at home, after a long battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 1, 1945 to the late John and Virginia (Smith) Stevens in Three Rivers. Karl married Karleen Philips on Nov. 25, 1967. He was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather and brother. Karl graduated from …

Etta Jane (Lewis) Griffin, age 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Three Rivers, MI on April 20, 1937, the daughter of the late Warren and Ruth (Franklin) Lewis. Etta graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1955 and was DAR …

Mrs. Jeanne (Broker) Susemihl, age 93, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28th, 2014 at Riverview Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Colon, MI. on April 6, 1921 the daughter of the late Fred and Fay (Wyant) Broker. Jeanne graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1939 and went on to St. Camillus School of Nursing …

Kermit Franklin Parsons, age 75, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Indiana University Goshen Hospital. Starting life in Chicago, IL, Kermit was born to John Parsons and Sybella VanderVeen Parsons Wagonmaker.  Sybella moved to MI at his age of five, where he went to a country school near Jones before attending Three Rivers High School. In …