Obituaries

Sharon Marie Jansen, age 74, of Three Rivers passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at her home. She was born in Centreville, MI on March 28, 1940 the daughter of Edward J. Bungart and Pearl Elma (Bickle) Bungart Wetherbee. Sharon has been a lifetime resident of Three Rivers. She was united in marriage to John Micheal Jansen in 1959, …

Albert W. Pott, 60, of Colon, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at The Laurels Nursing Home of Coldwater. Al is survived by his son, Andrew Pott of Grand Rapids; and his daughter, Stephanie Stankey of Kalamazoo, Mich.; along with his brother, Chris Pott of Sarasota, Fla. He’s also survived by his beloved dog named Calla. Al was born Dec. …

Clara M. Bent, age 97, of Marcellus, MI passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015. She was born September 17, 1917 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Cyrus and Bertha E. (Miller) Taylor. On February 14, 1943 in Gobles, MI she married Clayton W. Bent who preceded her in death. Clara was a bookkeeper all her life. She enjoyed attending church, …

Herman B. Hodge, age 82, of Matteson Township, passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, unexpectedly at his home. Herman was born March 21, 1932, in Orland, Ind., a son of the late Eugene and Cora (Huff ) Hodge. He graduated from Reading High School and lived most of his adult life in the Bronson area, where he was a member …

Donna J. Hokanson, age 77, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at Borgess Medical Center. She was born February 5, 1938 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Roy Axel and Beulah Barbara (Harris) Greenland. Surviving is one daughter, Linda Hokanson (Raquel Goad) of Bloomington, IL and one son, Mark (Andre Tompulis)of University Park IL; one brother, Donald (Pat) …

Irene M. Angelo, age 84 of Marcellus, MI passed away Friday, February 13, 2015. She was born November 15, 1930 in Michigan City, IN the daughter of Walter and Irene (Schultz) Preis. Irene enjoyed being alone and crocheting baby blankets, quilts, hats & booties for children. Surviving are three daughters, Barbara (Steve) Bounds of Portage, IN, Mary Sjoerdsma (Scott Millword) …

Allan Elmer Hawn, 75, escaped to heaven on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015. He was born to Donald K. Hawn and Thelma L. Farris on Dec. 31, 1939, in Whitley Co., Ind. Allan graduated from Marcellus High School in 1958 and went on to become a licensed master electrician. He married Shirley Lucille Andrews on March 21, 1959, and they lived …

Bryan Kenneth Happel, age 41, of Caledonia, and formerly of Mendon, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on July 17, 1973 the son of Bernard C. and Catherine M. (Jones-Reed) Happel. He graduated from Mendon High School in 1991 where he played all sports , was a state champion …

Jared James Sutton, age 21, of White Pigeon, passed away Thursday, February 12th, at Three Rivers Health.  Jared was born on August 12, 1993 to Aaron Sutton and Bobbie Jo Backus in Kalamazoo.  He attended White Pigeon and Constantine Schools and liked to spend his time hunting, fishing, and loved listening to music. Jared is survived by his father Aaron Sutton; sister …

Estella Marie Lash, age 92, of Three Rivers, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 at Riverview Manor in Three Rivers. She was born in Mendon Township on Feb. 3, 1923 the daughter of Ezra and Dessie (Ogle) Butler and was a lifetime resident of the Mendon area. She was married to Victor Leroy Lash in Oshtemo on Sep. 22, 1942. Victor …