Obituaries

Harold D. Hershberger, 76, of White Pigeon, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, at his home. He was born May 18, 1938, in Bristol, Ind., a son of Harold R. and Viola (Gooch) Hershberger. He was a resident of Bristol, Mottville and White Pigeon all his life. Harold worked many jobs including Auto Mechanic, Shipshewana Pallets, Alcona Homes, United Express Line …

Robert Eugene Kipker, 79, of Three Rivers, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Jan. 2, 1935 in Three Rivers, the son of the late Elmer and Barbara (Bryant) Kipker. Mr. Kipker served his country in the U.S. Army from 1956 until his honorable discharge in 1963. On …

Mildred Adel Abbott, age 101, of Marcellus, departed this life at the Riverview Manor Nursing Home in Three Rivers on Thursday, November 13, 2014. She was born February 12, 1913 at the Wright home on Steininger Road, Marcellus Township, the daughter of Arthur and Mary Adel (Ayers) Wright. She was the youngest of five children. Mildred has lived in the …

Donald J.(Don) Eberhard, age 91, of Colon, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, at the Branch County Community Health Center in Coldwater, due to multiple health issues. He was born Oct. 22, 1923, on South Clay Street in Sturgis, the first born of Roy and Rose (Holtz) Eberhard. Don graduated from Sturgis High School with the Class of 1942 and was …

Alberta Marie Kastead was born on November 7, 1917, in Mendon, MI., the daughter of Ella Tillotson. Alberta died peacefully in her sleep on November 4, 2014 with her daughters present at the Laurels of Sandy Creek where she was a resident for eight years. She attended schools in Indiana and graduated from Mongo High School in 1936. On July …

Eldon Mangold, age 59, of Three Rivers, died Tuesday Nov. 11, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born in Vicksburg, MI on Aug. 28, 1955 the son of Alva and Eugenia (Coleman) Mangold and was a lifetime resident of the area. He attended Howardsville and Three Rivers schools. Eldon worked at several area factories, including W.F. Wells. …

Frances M. Norton, age 93, of Marcellus, MI passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in the Cass County Medical Care Facility, Cassopolis, MI She was born February 11, 1921 in Marcellus, MI. On June 3, 1942 she married Harry M. Norton who preceded her in death in 1997. She was a member of the Marcellus V.F.W. Post No. 4054 Ladies …

Lily Elaina Drumm, 7, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital. Lily left this world too soon followed by unexpected complications involving her condition. She was a joy to all who knew her, and was a constant example of love and happiness regardless of her trials. To hold her, was to hold …

Vivian Marie Gearhart, 87, went to the loving arms of Jesus on Friday evening, Nov. 7, 2014. She was born to Edna and Elwin Kuder in Leonidas. She graduated from Colon High School Class of 1945. On Oct. 5, 1946, she married Earl J. Gearhart. They resided in Three Rivers until 2001. In 2001 they moved to South Lyon, Mich., …

Cornelia D. (Dykstra) Hamilton, age 90, of Constantine, passed away at her home on November 8th, 2014. She was born in Goshen, IN on September 22, 1924, a daughter of the late Nick and Martha (Hoogenboom) Dykstra. She attended Goshen High School. On January 1, 1953 she married Dean Hamilton at Messiah Lutheran Church in Constantine. Cornelia was a homemaker, …