Obituaries

Frank R. Olney M.D., age 77, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at his home on Beaver Island. He was born December 4, 1936 to Dr. Francis and Mildred (Cornell) Olney, in Detriot, MI. He was raised in Grosse Pointe and spent summers in Leonidas with his beloved Uncle Harold. Dr. Harold Olney mentored his nephew and helped …

Doris E. Mallo, age 82, of Constantine, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Three Rivers Health. Doris was born in Cass Co. MI on October 19, 1931, a daughter of Fred L. and Alma (Adam) Parris. She graduated from Constantine High School in 1949 and attended Business School in South Bend. On May 2, 1953 Doris married James R. …

Lorene A. Van Fleet (Houts) of Saginaw, formerly of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014, at Bickford Cottage at age 93. She was born Oct. 29, 1920 in Marcellus. She married Sherman Houts, Dec. 20, 1940. He passed away February 12, 1969. She later married Lovell Van Fleet. He passed away 20 years ago. Surviving are two daughters …

Brenda Renee Miller, 46, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy illness. Brenda was born in Three Rivers on Nov. 9, 1967 the daughter of George Bradford and Juanita (Davis) Ely. Brenda was a graduate of Three Rivers High School class of 1986. She then completed her college …

Gordon Junior Sindt, age 83 of Three Rivers departed this life April 19, 2014. He was a gentle soul with an infectious smile. Junior was born April 5, 1931 in Dowagiac, MI to Gordon J. and Iris (Weidman) Sindt. He graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1949. After working at area businesses Junior joined and served in the U.S. …

Carl Maynard Green, 88, formerly of Athens and Mendon, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Kairos Dwelling Hospice Home in Kalamazoo. He was born in Fremont, Ind. on June 10, 1925 the son of the late Homer Avery and Mary Elizabeth (Gallaway) Green. He graduated from Fremont High School in 1943 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy that same year. …

Paul A. Wagaman, 77, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday evening April 15, 2014 at the Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born Feb. 21, 1937 in Colon, son of the late Oscar and Stella (Nicholas) Wagaman. Paul resided in Sturgis since 1967 coming from Mendon. His early life was lived in Colon where he attended Colon Community …

Jennifer J. Surach, age 30, of Marcellus, MI, passed away Sunday April 13, 2014 in Bronson Hospital. She was born August 11, 1983 in Three Rivers, MI. Surviving are her parents Darron and Hazel (Sexton) Weaver of Marcellus and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by Grandfathers, Kenneth Jacobs, Arthur Weaver and her Aunt Debbie Weaver. …

Mr. Elden Dale Neely, age 74, of Three Rivers, passed away on Monday, April 14th, 2014 at Three Rivers Health following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 2nd, 1939 in Three Rivers, MI., the son of Charles W. and Louella “Ella” (Estes) Neely. Mr. Neely graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1958 and worked for …

William James McGlothlen, age 55, of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly on April 4, 2014 at his home. He was born on Dec. 20th, 1958 in Three Rivers, the son of the late William and Mary (Griffin) McGlothlen. Bill has been a long time resident of this area. He was employed at N.G. Gilbert Trucking Company for over 22 years …