Obituaries

With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Carmen Misa, on January 8, 2025 at the age of 84. Born on January 15, 1940, she was a beacon of love, joy, and grace who inspired all who were fortunate enough to know her. Carmen was a dependable, gentle, and loving soul …

Heather Jane Short, age 49, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at her home. She was born September 18, 1975 in Sturgis, the daughter of Billy and Connie (Short) Britt, and attended Constantine and Three Rivers Schools. Heather was an amazing, wonderful, kind-hearted person. She loved coloring, painting, and doing little crafts, She loved watching wrestling and …

Maynard H. Rumsey, age 97, of Three Rivers, passed away at Birch Meadows Senior Care on Thursday, January 9, 2025. He was born in Three Rivers on January 25, 1927, the son of Harley and Faye (Avery) Rumsey. Maynard was inducted into the U.S. Army during March 1945. Following basic training, he was sent to Osaka, Japan as a part …

Wilma Jillyne Rickett, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 8, 2025, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born November 1, 1938, in Quincy, Michigan, daughter of the late Charles and Pauline (Biers) Deal. Mrs. Rickett had resided in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area since 1955, coming from Quincy. On June 25, 1955, she married …

Terrance Lee Matson, age 78, of Burr Oak, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Fairview Nursing Home in Centreville.   He was born October 13, 1946 in Union City, a son of Lawrence and Elvera Ilene (Carpenter) Matson.  He attended Union City Schools and later served proudly in the US Marines, (Vietnam veteran). Terrance owned and operated Matson Metal Fabricators in Constantine, …

Jesus Guadalupe Esparza, age 31, was born in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Jesus lived 12-24-1993 to 01-05-2025. Jesus was loved dearly by his mother Olga Hernandez Soto, his fathers Inocencio Esparza-Garza,and Alberto Munoz-Suarez and his wife Anel Esparza and children Viviana Esparza, Vereniece Esparza, Yarimar Esparza, Jackson Esparza, Luciano Esparza and his brothers Cesar Esparza, Giovanni Munoz and his Sister …

Randy Cameron Jacobs joined his Lord Jesus on December 26th, 2024 after battling a lengthy illness. Randy was born May 7th, 1957 to Robert C. Jacobs and Patsy (Gilliard) Jacobs at Paw Paw Hospital. He attended Marcellus Schools and lived his early years there. He was always a hard worker and earned his money mowing lawns, newspaper delivery, and working …

Nancy Ann Marek, age 78, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024 with her beloved friend and caregiver, Earl Allison, by her side. She was born November 2, 1946, in Lyons, IL, the daughter of Robert and Lorraine “LAM” Marek. Nancy grew up in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. She attended Morton West High School from 1960 …

Karen Ann Kannegieter, age 84, of rural Centreville, passed away at her home on Monday, January 6, 2025 with her family at her side. She was born in Kalamazoo on January 14, 1940 the daughter of Gerard “Jack” Linders and Mary (Lewis) Linders. Karen was a 1958 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School, and later attended Tracey Beauty Academy. She …

Charlotte Britton, age 83, of Mendon, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Lakehouse Assisted Living in Three Rivers.  She was born in Detroit on September 16, 1941, the daughter of Donald and Alice (Boyd) Keebaugh.  Charlotte attended Redford High School in Detroit and was part of the 1958 graduating class.  Following graduation, on November 21, 1959 Charlotte married …