Obituaries

Richard B. Moody, 69, of White Pigeon, died Sunday, March 10, 2013, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Richard was a tool and die maker and enjoyed collecting antiques and memorabilia. He was a marksman in the U.S. Army and was active in the Masons of Constantine. He was associated with Mottville Bible Church. He was born April 29, 1943, in …

Bertha Beatrice Taylor, 85, transitioned on March 10, 2013. Survived by daughter Alice (James) Johnson, Columbia, Tenn.; son, Larry Taylor, Three Rivers; six grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Family visitation Saturday, March 16 from 11 a.m. — noon at St. James COGIC in Memphis, Tenn. Interment Bethlehem Cemetery, Moscow, Tenn.

Kenneth M. Abbott, 53, of White Pigeon, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born March 11, 1959, in Detroit, a son of Kenneth and Joyce (Clayton) Abbott. He was resident of White Pigeon for 30 years, coming from Union, and was the owner of Ken’s Chimney Sweep and Tree Service and also had …

William L. Dury, age 82, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, March 13, 2013, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hackman Family Funeral Homes — Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, where a memorial service celebrating the …

Ora Hostetler, 88, of White Pigeon, died Monday, March 11, 2013, at his home of natural causes. He was born Nov. 15, 1924, in Elkhart County, Ind., a son of Samuel and Barbara (Chupp) Hostetler. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Europe in World War II Decorations, included three Overseas Service Bars, Eastern Theater Ribbon with one silver …

Marcillia M. Drake, age 103, of Sherwood, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013, at The Laurels of Coldwater. Marcillia was born Aug. 15, 1909, in Burr Oak Township, a daughter of the late Arthur and Orpha (Danbury) Brenner. On June 29, 1946, she married Archie Shick in Ohio. He preceded her in death June 4, 1964. On July 3, 1965, …

Maureen Bridget Willma, age 75, of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Manitowac, Wisconsin, on November 8, 1937 the daughter of Cyrus Thomas and Mary Ellen Stevenson. Maureen has been a long time resident of Three Rivers. She was employed for over thirty years as an …

Margaret Jeanette Carr, age 86, of Three Rivers, MI. went to be with her Lord,Thursday March 7th, 2013 at Heartland Health Care. She was born January 18, 1927 in Monessen, Pennsylvania the daughter of Joseph Rodgers and Axeline (Bergman) Rodgers. She soon moved with her parents to Dayton, IA to help care for her mother’s father in failing health. Upon …

Judy Worline, 75, of Plainwell, passed away March 9, 2013 in Kalamazoo with her family at her side. Judy was born Dec. 5, 1937 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Forrest and Maxine Tobin. Judy’s greatest joy came from her family and friendships. While raising a family, she also helped her husband with his business for 28 years. She successfully …

Beverly Jean Loomis, 85, of Pace, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 at the Santa Rosa Hospital. She was born in Bowling Green, Ohio, the daughter of Edgar and Hazel Hoffines. Beverly was a graduate of Bowling Green High School. She married Robert Lee Loomis on Jan. 29, 1949. Beverly worked at Arco …