Obituaries

Ethan Clark “Steve” Stienbarger, age 23, of Mendon died on Saturday Oct. 26, 2013. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on Jan. 7, 1990 the son of Randy and Betty (Wilds) Stienbarger and was a lifetime resident of Mendon. He graduated from Mendon High School in 2008 where he was active in track, cross country and the wrestling programs. He …

Robert R. (Bob) Wolfinger, age 91, of Burr Oak, passed away Saturday, October 26th, 2013 at his home. Bob was born in Constantine, MI on October 27, 1921, a son of Samson and Amanda (Smith) Wolfinger. Bob attended School in Constantine, MI and served in the U.S. Army during WW II serving in the European Campaign in Africa, Sicily and …

Jaamil (handsome) Naeem (blessing) Drayton passed on Oct. 20, 2013 at the all too young age of four. Only God could’ve inspired a name for such a “Beautiful Blessing.” Jaamil truly epitomized what beauty is inside and out. He leaves to mourn his passing, his parents, Herbert and Yvette Drayton; his brother, Christopher; his sister, Kaamil; his niece, Kamaariah; his …

Mabel Miller, 87, died on October 19, 2013 in Union, Michigan. In accordance with Mabel’s wishes, she has been cremated. No services will be held at this time. Hohner Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Tonya Sue (Beard) Hutson, 49, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Oct. 20, 2013. She was born on Aug. 16, 1964 in Three Rivers the daughter of the late Charles M. and Marjorie Ann (Mills) Beard. She will be forever missed by her loving family, lifelong friend, Joseph “Joe” Hutson and …

Doris Yvonne Aronson, age 87, of Three Rivers, MI passed away with grace and dignity on Sunday, October 20 2013 at Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Doris was born on October 8, 1926 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Samuel and Sophia(Keller)Stellar. Doris was an independent and forward thinker. She was also an avid reader of anything controversial. She had …

Lillian “Lillie” Dentler, 90, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Oct. 17, 2013 at Riverview Manor. She was born in Jones, on May 22, 1923 the daughter of the late Frank and Cecil (Loveland) Sherry. She attended Jones one room school, was married to Roy Hurt in 1942; they were later divorced. She married the late Riley Dentler in …

Velma “Pep” Keller, age 57, of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly on October 17, 2013 in Tennessee as the result of an accident. She was born on Oct. 3, 1956 in Allegan, MI. the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Rex) Hatten. Pep dedicated her life to her husband, children, and grandchildren and made sure that all of their …

Larry L. Thornton, 75, of Burr Oak, passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family, after several months of failing health. Larry was born Feb. 19, 1938 in Sherwood, his parents were Jesse and Velma (Wilcox) Thornton. Larry attended Colon Schools and had served in the U.S. Army Reserves. On Sept. 28, 1957 he …

Lillian Anne Renfro, 92, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013 in Winter Garden, Fla. She was born in Whiting, Ind. on July 27, 1921 the daughter of Andrew and Rosalina (Dancisak) Fedorko. She graduated from George Rogers Clark High School in Whiting with the class of 1940. She enlisted in the U.S. Navy WAVES in 1942 and served as a Radioman. …