Obituaries

Scott Michael Mercer, age, 55, of White Pigeon, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014, suddenly at his home. Scott was born on July 18, 1958, a son of William “Sam” and June (Conder) Mercer in Sturgis. He graduated from Constantine High School with the class of 1976. On November 29, 2002 he married Theresa “Tina” (Ray) Mercer in White Pigeon. …

Dena Elaine Vancely, age 63, of Mendon, passed away Thursday, June 5th, at her home. She was born in Three Rivers, MI on October 26, 1950, a daughter of Oscar and Irene (Warner) Parker. She attended school at Three Rivers High School. She was married to Don Vancely in Schoolcraft, MI. He preceded her in death January 1, 2008. She …

Charles R. Daugherty, 89, of Three Rivers who passed away on January 23, 2014 will have a celebration of life memorial service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church. Military Honors under the auspices of the American Legion Hice-Shutes Post #170 will immediately follow services in Lafayette Park, Three Rivers. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral …

Stacey Rose Rohrer, age 32, of Vicksburg, MI., passed away on June 4, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was born on January 11, 1982 in Three Rivers, MI., the daughter of Richard and Melody (Bertch) Rohrer. Stacey was a vibrant soul who made everyone around her smile. She loved bowling and working at the Wendy’s Restaurant in Schoolcraft for …

John D. Walls, Jr. passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014. He was the son of John and Carrie Walls. John was born in Three Rivers on April 5, 1930. He graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1948 and was a past member of the First Presbyterian Church, Three Rivers, where he served as Treasurer and Deacon. …

Archie Allen “Bud” Gragg, age 83, of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday morning, May 31, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Archie was born on August 10, 1930 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Archie H. and Doris (Olmstead) Gragg. Archie wore many hats during his life. He was a veteran of the National Guard; …

Yong Tok “Vicky” Boughton, age 78, of Three Rivers passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at her home. Yong was born in North Korea in 1935 the oldest daughter of seven children to Sung Ik Oh and Kwi Nyo Cho. She had fond memories growing up in the city of Pyongyang, the …

Ronnie R. Torres, age 46, of Three Rivers, died Saturday May 31, 2014 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers on April 13, 1968 the son of Feliciano and Graciela (Garcia) Torres. He was raised in Lansing and attended schools there. He worked at several Lansing area factories, and returned to Three Rivers in 2008. Ronnie is survived …

Dorothy F Plank, age 89, of Sturgis, passed away Friday May 30, 2014 peacefully at her home with her loving daughter by her side. Dorothy was born on May 19, 1925 a daughter of the late Hal and Thelma (Herrick) Lego in Pulaski, IN. She moved to Constantine , MI with her family in 1945. Dorothy married the love of …

Gladys P. LaCounte, 96, of Three Rivers, died Thursday afternoon, May 29, 2014 at her home. She had been in failing health the past four years. She was born April 30, 1918 in Detroit to Earl and Ethel (Paff) Roderick. On Oct. 25, 1936 she married Delbert LaCounte. He preceded her in death on July 11, 2001. She is survived …