Obituaries

James Ware Brandon died Oct. 29, 2013.  He was born March 23 1947, in Hartford City, Ind., was a member of the Nottawa community for 43 years and was owner of Nottawa Gas Company. Jim had a ticker that counted the number of smiles he could create in a day. No prank was over the line and he was no …

Tyler James Eley, age 18, of Constantine, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 28th, 2013 at his home. He was born in Kalamazoo on November 29, 1994, a son of Mike and Jane Eley. Tyler attended Centreville Schools and graduated from Constantine High School in 2013. He worked at the family funeral home for several years, and also at Constantine …

Orlean Kathryn Boughton died Monday, October 28, 2013 at the age of 101. She was born in Amelia, Sask, Can. On August 17, 1912 the daughter of Dayton & Mary(Strickler)Halderman. During her teen years she moved to Michigan and lived with relatives while attending school in Niles, MI. It was there she met her future husband through a cousin, Nolan …

James Herbert “Jim” Shively, age 91, of Three Rivers passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2013 at the Bowman House. He was born in Three Rivers on March 8, 1922 the son of the late Harry W. and Agnes M. (Albrecht) Shively. Jim spent most of his education in the Three Rivers Public Schools. He served his country in …

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 …