Obituaries

Oma Pendergrass, 88, of Three Rivers, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013.  Oma was born in Hardy, Ark. on Oct. 27, 1924, the daughter of the late Robert and Lillie (Davis) Vardell. She was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of Three Rivers. She enjoyed bird watching, shopping at Goodwill, country music and spending time with her dog …

Kenneth Wayne McKay, age 76, of Kalamazoo went to be with the Lord on Thursday Sep. 12, 2013. He was born in Moulton, AL on Dec. 4, 1936 the son of William Erby McKay and Allie Pearl (Jenkins) McKay and attended school in Alabama. He was married to Susie Demsey on Dec. 19, 1954 in Georgia. They later moved to …

James Clayton Anable, age 85, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 at the Sunshine House in Three Rivers. Mr. Anable was born on April 29, 1928 in Three Rivers, MI. the son of the late Clayton and Leona (Harden) Anable. Mr. Anable has been a lifetime resident of Three Rivers. …

Michael Duane Shufelt, age 59, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1954, in Sturgis, a son of the late Harold and Mary (Alward) Shufelt. Michael grew up on his parents’ farm at 1184 Round Lake Road in Burr Oak and graduated from Bronson High School with …

Louis Peter Panczyk, 91, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at the Heartland Health Care Center. He was born on March 28, 1922 in Three Rivers. He was the son of the late John and Bernice (Ciecerski) Panczyk. Louis has been a life time resident of Three Rivers except for his honorable service during WWII …

Hugh Edward Ream, Jr., age 91, of Sturgis, Michigan passed away early Tuesday morning September 10, 2013 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born October 30, 1921 in Centreville, Michigan son of the late Hugh Edward and Myrtle (Saxman) Ream. Hugh resided his whole life in the Sturgis, Centreville and White Pigeon area. He was first married to …

Patricia Mae Kyle, age 78, of Sturgis, Michigan passed away Sunday afternoon September 8, 2013 at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. She was born June 23, 1935 in Sturgis, Michigan daughter of the late Paul and Marion (Rasbaugh) Ankney. Mrs. Kyle resided in Sturgis for many years. Her early life was lived in Burr Oak where she was a graduate …

Margaret Lee Eaton, age 96, of Sturgis, Michigan entered into eternal life early Friday afternoon, September 6, 2013 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Trudy Grabe of Sturgis, following a lengthy decline in health. She was born December 21, 1916 in Wolfe County, Kentucky daughter of the late John Clyde and Darcus (Montgomery) Wilson. The family …

Raymond L. Simpson, age 66, of LaGrange, Indiana passed away early Wednesday morning September 4, 2013 at his home. He was born August 10, 1947 in Vicksburg, Michigan son of the late John and Leonea (Yeomans) Simpson. Raymond resided in LaGrange since 2010 when he and his wife bought the home of their dreams. Prior to moving to LaGrange he …

Gerald P. “Jerry” Bennett, age 72, of Kline’s Resort, Three Rivers, died peacefully at his home on Saturday Sep. 7, 2013 following a long illness. He was born in Battle Creek on July 13, 1941 and was the son of Virgil C. and Ethel (Shook) Bennett. Jerry attended Battle Creek Lakeview High School, and worked briefly for the Grand Trunk …