Obituaries

Roger D. Hart, age 74, of Centreville, passed away Monday, November 12th, 2012 at his home. Roger was born in Tully Township, Ohio, on April 30, 1938, a son of James W. and Marceille E. (Wass) Hart. In September 1972 he married Johnetta Phelps at the Centreville Baptist Church. Roger worked for Centreville Public Schools in the maintenance and janitorial department. He …

James D. “Jim” Van Degrift, age 81, of rural Three Rivers, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2012 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Cremation has been conducted, and a private family service will be held later. Memorials may be directed to either Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, or to the West Mendon United Methodist Church. Condolences may be left for the family at …

Geraldine Nona Anglemyer, age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, November 9th, 2012 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born in Jefferson Township, Cass County, Michigan on January 21, 1939, a daughter of Clare and Leona (Shaner) Aikin. Surviving are her companion of 38 years Eugene L. Sanders, daughters Cynthia L. (Brian) Arter of White Pigeon, Rosina Pokorny of …

Lyle Kline, age 78, of Constantine, passed away Monday, November 12th, 2012 at Fairview Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre in Centreville, MI. He was born in Mottville, MI on May 15, 1934, a son of Lowell and Margaret Blanche (Broadworth) Kline. Lyle graduated from Constantine High School in 1951. On June 27, 1953 he married Sherrill Heminger at Mottville Bible Church. He currently …

Keith Elmer Winrotte, 83, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012 at his home. He was born in Bremen, Ind. on Dec. 11, 1928 the son of Donald and Marie (Reese) Winrotte. He was a graduate of Tyner High School and attended Indiana Business College. Keith was a WWII veteran serving with the U.S. Army in Japan. He was …

Earl Eugene Stark, former Three Rivers Police Chief, age 64, of Three Rivers, MI., passed away on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 at Kairos Dwelling following a lengthy illness. He was born on June 15, 1948 in Fort Wayne, IN., the son of Jack Taylor and Ruby (Rasbaugh) Stark. Mr. Stark has been a long time resident of this area. In …

Audrey Sue “Auggie” Swartz, age 65, of Three Rivers, MI. passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 at Heartland Health Care Center following a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born Dec. 27, 1946 in Three Rivers, MI. the daughter of Clarence and Vera (Schultz) Wilma. Mrs. Swartz has been a lifelong resident of this area. …

Loretta F. Barton, 102, of Elkhart, Ind., passed to the Lord peacefully in her sleep on Thursday (Nov. 8, 2012) at her home. She was born Sept. 23, 1910 in Sandusky, Ohio and was raised in Three Rivers and graduated from Three Rivers High School. She is survived by her son, Douglas Barton; four grandchildren, Melissa Barton, Cherie Barton, Troy …

Michael Gary Sanders, age 49, of Three Rivers, passed away on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Feb. 28, 1963 in Paw Paw, MI., the son of Gary and Roberta (Hitchcock) Sanders. Michael has been a long time resident of this area. He enjoyed fishing, coaching soccer, motorcycling, “hot rods” specifically …

Eleanor Mae Marvin, age 93, of Centreville, passed away, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at her home, after several months of failing health. Eleanor was born April 15, 1919, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Albert A. and Nettie (Mingus) Pagels. Eleanor had attended Todd Rural School in Nottawa Township and graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of …