Obituaries

James Alven Summey, age 74, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, March 16, 2013, at his home. He was born March 18, 1938, in Sturgis, Mich., son of the late Anthony and Frances (Warble) Summey. Jim resided his entire life in Sturgis with the exception of a short time he lived in LaGrange, Ind., and he was …

Deloss “De” Hardesty, age 93, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Thurston Woods Village. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the Hackman Family Funeral Home, Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd, Sturgis, MI 49091. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, …

Ricki Rene’ Sullivan, 63, of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Three Rivers Health after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on March 24, 1949 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Mr. Isaac and Phyllis (Avery) Snow. Mrs. Sullivan has been a life long resident of Three Rivers. She was employed as a …

Dennis G. Harr, 70, of White Pigeon, passed away at 11:04 p.m. March 13, 2013 at his home. He was born June 26, 1942 in Adrian to Forrest and Betty (Bales) Harr. He married Sherrie Hewitt on Oct. 14, 1967. She survives along with a son, Andrew (Michelle) Harr of Grosse Pointe Park; grandchildren, Ethan, Elise and Charlotte Harr; a …

Reba A. Hodge, age 60, of Constantine, passed away following a long illness on Thursday, March 14th, 2013 at her daughters home in White Pigeon. She was born in Lepanto, Arkansas on November 16, 1952, a daughter of Chester L. and Betty Jean (Hill) Ganus. Reba graduated from Constantine High School in 1971. She worked as a Manager at Country …

David T. Stuck, 88, passed away on March 12, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on Aug. 7, 1924 in Kalamazoo to Oliver J. and Clara Stuck. Dave grew up in Kalamazoo and attended Kalamazoo Central High School graduating in 1941. After high school he enlisted in the army and served as an MP in England …

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 …