Obituaries

Stephen Robert Boyle left this world on July 28, 2012, leaving his beloved wife Kathleen and legacy of children Kimberly, Stephen, Kristine, Kathleen, Kandice, Sean, and Michael, as well as 10 grandchildren. Stephen was born May 5, 1939, in New York City to Robert E.A. Boyle and Mary Brokaw Boyle, and grew up in Sturgis, where his father was a …

Terry Lee Ruth, 51, of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012 at his home. Terry was born on Oct. 12, 1960 in Three Rivers, the son of Larry and Arlene (Schneider) Ruth. Terry was preceded in death by his brother, David Ruth, and one sister, Barbara Cross. He leaves to cherish his memory his father and …

Ora E. Miller, age 64, of Colon, passed away, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at IU Health Goshen Hospital in Goshen, Ind. Ora was born Nov. 5, 1947, in Wolcottville, Ind., a son of the late Emery and Mary (Chupp) Miller. Ora had made his home on Palmer lake for the past 31 years, coming from Wolcottville. He was first married …

Phyllis Jean Pavel, age 86, of Sturgis, Michigan passed away Wednesday afternoon August 1, 2012 at the Methodist Hospital Southlake Campus in Merrillville, Indiana. She was born March 4, 1926 in Pontiac, Michigan daughter of the late Bruce and Eloise (Michelow) Sutton. Mrs. Pavel spent most of her youth in California and Michigan. On October 27, 1945 she married Louis …

Allen H. Anway, 82, of Sturgis, died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at Thurston Woods Village, following an extended illness. He was born April 11, 1930, in White Pigeon, a son of Harry B. and Muriel (Knight) Anway. He had been a Sturgis resident since 1950, coming from White Pigeon. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and …

Elizabeth Krontz, 67, formerly of Sturgis, passed away July 29 in Summerville, S.C. She was born Nov. 27, 1944, to Ira and Sarah Player. On Dec. 29, 1963, she married Bruce Krontz. They lived in Sturgis for 13 years, then relocated to Summerville. She is survived by her husband; a son, Jeff (Jan) Krontz; a daughter, Christina (Dan) Yagman; five grandchildren, Jamie, Charity …

Roy E. Gump, 68, of Bronson, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. The service for Roy will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, at Pleasant Hill Missionary Church in Bronson, with the Rev. Paul Metzger and the Rev. Marshall Metzger officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be …

Ladd E. Carpenter, age 55 of White Pigeon, Michigan passed away Saturday July 28, 2012 in White Pigeon Township. He was born October 30, 1956 in Sturgis, Michigan son of the late Faye and Joann (Cochran) Carpenter. Ladd resided nearly his entire life in the White Pigeon and Sturgis area and was a graduate of Sturgis High School.  He continued …

Ardis J. Philo, age 84, of Colon, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012, at her home, after an extended illness. Ardis was born Dec. 23, 1927, in Hillsdale County, a daughter of the late Otto and Louise (Beem) Wasnich. Ardis graduated from Reading High School with the class of 1946. On Feb. 18, 1955, she married Walter Philo in Quincy. …

Howard A. “Dick” Bell Jr., 76, of Three Rivers, died Friday, July 27, 2012 at his home following an extended illness. He was born on May 12, 1936 in Constantine the son of Howard A. and Dorothy (Manbeck) Bell, Sr. He was a Three Rivers-area resident all of his life. Dick served in the U.S. Army and was a member …