Obituaries

Alice Lorene Pew, age 95, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 in the comfort of her home. She was born on August 26, 1928 in Coldwater, the daughter of Rudy and Neva (Crawford) Bates, and graduated from Coldwater High School with the Class of 1947. Alice retired from GTE, after which she worked at Village Market …

Larry R. Blivin passed away in North Liberty, Indiana on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the age of 71. He was born in Three Rivers on July 22, 1952, the son of the late Robert Blivin and Consuela (Raboin). Larry was a quiet and private man who enjoyed the simple things in life. He had a wonderful smile, great sense …

Ruth Ann Claussen, age 74, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born December 12, 1948 in Sturgis, the daughter of William and Shirley (Burnham) Rexford. Ruth worked as a laborer at GM for 40 years, a constant presence as the building changed names and ownership. She also served as …

James L. Abrams, age 96, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Bishop Hills in Rockford, MI. He was born April 28, 1927, a son to Samuel & Mary (Snavely) Abrams in Huntington County, IN. James resided most of his life in Three Rivers, before moving to Rockford in 2009 to be closer to his daughter. He was a …

Steven D Hassenger, age 69, of Colon, died on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his family farm. He was born May 5, 1954 in Three Rivers, a son of Forrest and Marian (Luegge) Hassenger. Steve graduated from Constantine High School in 1972 and received his Bachelors Degree in History from Olivet College in 1976. He continued his education, obtaining a …

Patricia Jane “Pat” Maher, age 89, of Three Rivers, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Optalis Healthcare in Three Rivers. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 19, 1933 the daughter of Harley Rathwell Edwards and Geraldine (Walker) Edwards. She attended school in Ohio, and while working in a sales office in Ohio met her future husband. Pat was …

James “Jim” Mark Jackson, age 67, of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Three Rivers Health. Jim was born July 26, 1956 in Belvidere, IL. His mother and father were Glen and Frances (Raphoon) Jackson. Jim married his wife of 39 years, Vicki Cunningham in Morris, IL on June 29, 1984. Jim and Vicki have resided …

Murray Zane (Bud) Malinoski Jr., The Family Man Extraordinaire, and a Super Dentist of Amazing Skill, a gregarious guy from Three Rivers, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at the age of 72 with his family by his side. His passing was timely as he chose to Graduate this life on his beloved wife’s 60th birthday, and will forever …

Eldon Douglas Jackson, age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 29, 1950, in Three Rivers, the son of Eldon Carl and Betty (Shingledecker) Jackson, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1968. Eldon worked as a mechanical engineer for 20 years …

Dale Joseph Hoffman, age 86, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. He was born December 16, 1936 in Maybee, Michigan, the son of Joseph and Ruth (Meffert) Hoffman. Following the death of his father, the family moved to Ann Arbor where he graduated from St. Thomas Catholic High School. Dale worked as a deputy and later a …