Obituaries

Glen J. Glessner, age 81, of Three Rivers passed away peacefully Thursday evening April 24, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Three Rivers on July 29, 1932 the son of the late Edwin and Mary (Lambert) Glessner. Mr. Glessner graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1950. On July 25, …

Ruth Joan Summey, age 80, of Centreville, passed away Friday, April 25th, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Joan was born in Mongo, Indiana on May 17, 1933, a daughter of Floren and Kathryn (Wilson) Reed. Joan graduated from Hastings High School and attended Glen Oaks and Western Michigan University receiving a Bachelors of Arts with Honors. On July 9, 1955 …

Robert William Hill, age 93, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 24, 2014 at the Bowman House where he was residing. He was born on Aug. 8th, 1920 in Three Rivers, MI. the son of the late William A. and Ida M. (Nutting) Hill. Mr. Hill honorably served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army …

Irwin C. Mang, age 88, of Marcellus, MI passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014. He lived his entire life on his family farm in Volinia Township. He was born April 29, 1925 the son of Christian and Blanche D. (Fox) Mang. On June 4, 1949 in Marcellus he married Ruth Morris who preceded him in death. Irwin graduated from Marcellus …

Richard Allen Terry, 50, of Three Rivers, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at his home. He was born on Dec. 2, 1964 in Brushy Prairie, Ind. to the late Delbert and Bonnie (Ringler) Terry. Richard is survived by four daughters, Alaina Terry of Richmond, Ind., Ashley (Will Smithers) Terry of Three Rivers, Clarissa Terry and Cristi …

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. …