Obituaries

Roy Charles Meadows, age 69, of Three Rivers passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Forrest City, AK on December 15, 1944 the son of Freddie R. and Ethel I.(Arnold)Meadows. Roy served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. Roy was also employed as an electrician for Day International …

Leon F. Scritchfield, age 75, of Mendon, passed away Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, at RiverviewManor in Three Rivers.Leon was born Dec. 4, 1938, in Riddleburg, Pa., a son of the late Ross andMildred (Heister) Scritchfield.On May 16, 1964, he married Carol Orchel in Leonidas. She preceded him in death in 1997.He had moved to Mendon as a youngster and had …

Evelyn Charlotte Caniff, age 97, of Three Rivers, died Friday, Aug.22, 2014 at Terry Graber’s home in Constantine. She was born in Midlothian, IL on Jan. 21, 1917 the daughter of Homer C. and Emma A. Hulbert. Evelyn was married to Albert R. Caniff on Jan 31, 1942 and they later made their home in Three Rivers. Evelyn was a …

Jerry Eugene Sangalli, age 81, of Three Rivers, MI., passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. Jerry was born on January 12, 1933 in Three Rivers, MI., the son of the late Battista and Erminia (Catto) Sangalli. Jerry graduated from Three Rivers High School and later …

L.D. Ballman, age 86, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014 at Fairview Living and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville. He was born in Mendon on Feb. 13, 1928 the son of John J. and Mary Anna (Shaw) Ballman, and attended Mendon Schools. He worked on the family farm before joining the Army Air Corps. L.D. was married to Norene Mae Umlor on …

Hazel June Warmack, age 82, of Three Rivers, entered heavenly life on her 82nd birthday. She was born in Ellington, MO on Aug. 21, 1932 the daughter of Hudy and Amy (Madden) Chitwood and attended school in Missouri. She was married to William Aldon Warmack on July 2, 1950 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, and has been a resident of the …

Evelyn Griffin, 83, of Constantine, Mich., died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, at ThurstonWoods Village in Sturgis, Mich., following an extended illness.She was bornMarch 15, 1931, in Jasper, Ala., the daughter of Louis and Willie (Gradey) Hyche.She was a resident of Constantine for 50 years, coming fromMottville, Mich. She married Leon Griffin onMay 22, 1947, in Jasper, Ala.She was a homemaker …

Melody Lynn Ruggles, age 43, of Three Rivers went to be with her Lord Wednesday, August 20, 2014. She left from her home with her loving family by her side after a courageous battle with colorectal cancer . She was born in Berwyn, IL on July 24, 1971, the daughter of Oren and Marilyn(Allen)Shoemaker. Melody graduated from Three Rivers High …

Mae D. Willings, age 81, of White Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis.  She was born in Oakman Co., Alabama on November 19, 1932, a daughter of Cranford and Mandy (Davis) Smith. Mae worked at Yukon Delta in Elkhart in the 1970’s. On June 10, 1950 she married Walter F. Willings in Columbus, MS. He …

Dennis L. Hill, 68, of White Pigeon, Mich., died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers, Mich.There will be a small gathering of friend and family at a later date.