Obituaries

Franklin E. (Frank) Jezek, age 94, went to meet his maker and be reunited with his loving wife on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was born January 9, 1929 to Frank and Blanche (Hemzacek) Jezek, Jr. in Chicago, and raised in Lakeside, Michigan spending many happy summers there with his great grandmother. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1946, …

Timothy Bruce Davis, age 64, of White Pigeon, died peacefully at home,  on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. His life began March 24, 1959 in Niles, Michigan. Tim was a Harley-Davidson enthusiast and a music lover, especially Elvis Presley. Tim will be greatly missed by family and friends.  He is survived by two daughters, Toniele Davis, Jamie Sue Davis; several grandchildren …

James (Jim) Snell, age 72, of Three Rivers, (formerly of Elkhart, Indiana) passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his residence on Corey Lake. He was born on March 17, 1951 to Albert and Joyce Snell. On June 28, 1975 he married Barbara Hart in Elkhart. Jim is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Jennifer (Brent) Kattau and …

Randy Aloysius Karp, age 68, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, October 18, 2023 at Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. He was born February 20, 1955 in Saginaw, son of the late Ronald and Helen Karp. Randy resided in Sturgis since 1991 coming from Saginaw. On May 13, 2011 he married Lisa Reno in Centreville. His last employment …

Nolan “Blackie” Weinberg, age 94, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Birch Meadows Senior Care. He was born October 31, 1928 in Three Rivers, the son of Bernie and Ruth (York) Weinberg, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1947. Nolan served his country in the United States Army from 1950-1952, before …

Richard A. Janes, age 82, of Rockford, formerly of Colon, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Porter Hills Village in Grand Rapids. Richard was born on August 2, 1941, in Fawn River Township, a son to the late William T. & Nora B. (Shallenbarger) Janes. He attended and graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1959. …

Marilyn Jeanette (Waltz) Skidmore, age 96, of Marcellus, was called home to glory by her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Fairview Nursing Home in Centreville. During the week before Marilyn’s passing, all three daughters were able to spend the week with their Mom, singing hymns, praying, and just loving on her. Marilyn was born Dec. 6, …

Leo Henry Schinker Jr., born August 19,1941, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 15, 2023, surrounded by family members. Leo retired in 1998 from a civilian career with the Air Force that began in 1966 at Wright Patterson Air-force Base in Dayton, Ohio and led him to Battle Creek’s Federal Center in 1976, where he became Chief of the …

Nancy Kay (Radke) Buckhold, age 86, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Birch Meadows Senior Care. She was the adopted daughter of George and Emma Radke, who preceded her in death. Nancy attended Three Rivers Public Schools and upon graduation she had several jobs and then worked for Peoples Community Bank for 14 years. Nancy married …

Ivan L. Winkler of Vicksburg, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at the age of 91. He was survived by his children: Gary (Penny) Winkler of Three Rivers; Frank Winkler of Scotts; Marsue (Rick) Alexander of Mendon; Brian Winkler of Vicksburg; 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild with another on the way. He is preceded in …