Obituaries

Dorothy Joy Holm, age 87, of rural Three Rivers died Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at Three Rivers Health.  She was born in Three Rivers on Feb. 2, 1927 the daughter of Levi and Flossie (Heckelman) Soule. After graduating from Three Rivers High School she was married to Francis E. “Bud” Holm on March 21, 1946. Dorothy was a homemaker and …

Lynn Marie Orzol, age 39, of Three Rivers, passed away on Monday, June 16th, 2014 at the University of Michigan Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born on January 25, 1975 in Three Rivers, MI., the daughter of Virginia Marie “Ginny” (Castle) and the late Robert Michael Orzol. Lynn graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of …

Richard H. Berger, son of the late Newell James and Marjorie Herndon Berger, died Nov. 20, 2013 in Cashiers, N.C. He was 83 years old. Mr. Berger graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1948 and went on to graduate from Michigan State University in 1952. He served his country as a lieutenant in the Korean War as a tank …

Judith Ann Hicks, age 76, of Three Rivers passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014 at Heartland Healthcare Center. Judith was born on January 27, 1938 in Three Rivers, MI the daughter of Herman and Catherine(Boyer)Emmons. Judith was a lifetime resident of Three Rivers. She was worked for many years assisting with the Fabius Township Polls and Census. She also …

Edward Bernard Rustad, 86, of White Pigeon, passed away Thursday, June 12th, 2014 at Riverview Manor Nursing Home, Three Rivers. Edward was born in Roulette, North Dakota on July 10, 1927, a son of Edward A. and Ida (Florentine) Rustad. On August 27, 1976, he married Faye (Knight) Burkhead in Middlebury, IN. He helped start Journey Motor Home company in …

Margaret Louise Weiandt, age 95, of Centreville, died Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Fairview Living and Rehabilitation in Centreville. She was born in Three Rivers on Jan. 27, 1919 the daughter of the late Frank L. and Ernestine L. (Ott) Weiandt. She was a graduate for Three Rivers High School and Moody Bible Institute. Margaret dedicated her life to taking …

Dorothy F Plank, age 89, of Sturgis, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 peacefully at her home. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Eley Funeral Home in Constantine. Pastor Dennis Smith of Messiah Lutheran Church will officiate. Interment will be at Constantine Township Cemetery. …

Mr. Ervin Abraham Graber, age 89, of Constantine, passed away early Saturday morning, June 14, 2014 surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness.  He was born in Middlebury, IN., on May 28, 1925 the son of the late Abraham and Bena (Roth) Graber. Following high school in Middlebury, Ervin attended Eastern Mennonite College in Goshen, IN.  In the …

David Dalponte, 66, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Bronson Hospital. David was born on April 27, 1948 the son of Frank and Elaine (Huber) Dalponte. David leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 35 years, Kathleen (Stahl) Dalponte, to whom he was united in marriage on Sept. 16, 1978. In accordance with …

Carol Ann Chartrand, age 71, of Mendon, died Thursday June 12, 2014 at her home following a long illness. She was born in Blue Island, IL on Nov. 22, 1942 the only child of Earl and Arleene (Speece) Sutton. Following her father’s death her mother brought her to the Three Rivers area. She attended the Moorepark Elementary School and later …