Obituaries

Charles “Charlie” Henderson, age 46, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly while camping Sunday, August 11th, 2013 in Cassopolis, MI. He was born on October 1, 1966 in Elkhart, a son of Elmer and Mildred Inez (Collins) Henderson. Charlie received his Bachelor Degree in Business from Oakland City University. He worked at Thor Industries in Elkhart and was a member of …

Marjorie Irene Frost, 87, of Three Rivers, passed peacefully from this life on August 10, 2013. She was born to Ray and May Frost in Three Rivers. Marjorie was a graduate of Three Rivers High School and attended Western Michigan University. She graduated from Butterworth School of Nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse for several years in Florida before …

Teresa Lee Heiber, age 45, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Sunday afternoon, Aug. 11, 2013, at her home. She was born Jan. 11, 1968, in Sturgis, Mich., daughter of Richard and Clara Mae (Metzger) Vargo. Teresa resided most of her life in the Sturgis area with the exception of the nine years the family lived in Missouri. On June 29, …

Helen May Boals, 91, of White Pigeon, died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at Bowman House in Three Rivers, Mich., following an extended illness. She was born Oct. 23, 1921, in Sturgis, Mich., the daughter of Harry and Catherine (Kuhns) Eberhard. She was a Three Rivers resident since 2011, coming from the White Pigeon and Constantine area. On Dec. 24, 1936, in …

Kevin Joseph Hall, age 56, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 9, 2013 at  Borgess Medical Center. He was born on October 8, 1956 in Valparaiso, Indiana the son of the late Ray and Evelyn (Redelman) Hall. Mr. Hall has been a resident of Three Rivers since 1980 coming from Kouts, Indiana where he …

Brenda Marie Taylor, age 57, of Sturgis, Michigan passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon August 9, 2013 at her home. She was born August 19, 1955 in Sturgis, Michigan daughter of the late Lambert Wendell and Opal (Watson) Persing. Brenda was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1975. On August 1, 1986 …

Bobby Ray Pelfrey Jr. (Boon), 47, of Centreville, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 4, 2013. He was born June 22, 1966, in LaGrange, Ind. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and enjoyed driving semi, working on vehicles and spending time with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed and always loved. Surviving are …

Richard (Dick) Lloyd Kilgore, 69, of Sturgis passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at Community Health Center of Branch County in Coldwater. Born July 10, 1944, in Battle Creek to John and Berniece (Lingg) Kilgore, Richard lived his life between Battle Creek and Sturgis. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, John and Bernice (Lingg) Kilgore. Richard is …

Audrey L. Cline, age 92, of Sturgis, MI passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 06, 2013. She was born July 8, 1921 in Branch County, Michigan to the late Guy J. and Dessie (Terhune) West. Audrey graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1939. On June 4, 1949 in Union City, MI she married her soul …

Steven E. Reed, 94, of Battle Creek, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at The Laurels of Bedford. Steve was born on Sept. 30, 1918, in Lucedale, Miss. Steve was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a cook in charge of the officer’s mess and was discharged as a staff sergeant. He served the remainder …