Obituaries

David Michael Dobrowolski, age 34, of Three Rivers passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 16, 2012. He was born on March 26, 1978 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Douglas R. and Karen J.(Forrest)Dobrowolski. Dave was a 1996 graduate of Three Rivers High School. He was employed as a maintenance technician for ECM- Manchester Paper Company for nine years. Dave …

Wava J.Gushwa, age 77, of Sturgis, Michigan passed away peacefully early Saturday evening August 18, 2012 at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo where she had been a patient for 14 days. She was born July 7, 1935 in Sturgis, Michigan daughter of the late Robert H. and Amy A. (Burnside) Gushwa. Wava lived her entire life in the Burr …

Joan Hecht Turner Sober, 89, died August 14, 2012 in Prescott, AZ. Loved ones were everything to her. She deeply loved and sacrificed for her family. She always thought of others first, being kind and generous even when she often had little for herself. Throughout her life, she bravely faced and overcame adversity through her determination and persistence. Her strength …

Donald Elwood McClish, age 90, of Mendon died Saturday Aug. 18, 2012 at Fairview Living Center in Centreville where he had resided the past 4 months. He was born in Mendon on Aug. 27, 1921 the son of Hosea L. and Gladys (Helwig) McClish and was a lifetime resident of Mendon. He graduated from Mendon High School with the class …

Jack Arbanas, age 78, of Sturgis, Michigan died Saturday, July 7, 2012. For the past year, he was lovingly cared for by his wife, Rose, and the Willows staff at Spring Arbor Assisted Living for Alzheimer’s disease. In accordance with Jack’s wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Friday, at the Hackman …

E. Virginia J. Lash, age 96, of Vicksburg, MI, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Bowman House. She was born in Watervliet, MI. on Sept. 29, 1915 the daughter of John Ray and Jennie Belle (Shingledecker) Mohney. Mrs. Lash has been a life long resident of this area and a long time member …

Allen T. Eberly, 47, of Kalamazoo, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at Riverview Manor in Three Rivers. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 2012, at Trojan Timbers park, near Thurston Woods in Sturgis. Donations may be directed to the family. Envelopes are available at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon, which is …

Leslie Louise “Zezzie” (Dobberteen) Newcomb, age 56, of Albuquerque, New Mexico left this world after a courageous struggle with illness Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Vista Care Hosoice in Albuquerque. She will join her father, Joseph F. Dobberteen and other loved ones to be with Jesus in Heaven. She is survived by her loving husband, David K. Newcomb; mother: Alice …

James A. Stephens, 80, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012. He was born in Fayette, Ala. on Jan. 29, 1932 the son of Barney and Clorene (Kirk) Stephens. Jim has been a resident of Harwood Lake where he and his wife Barbara made their home since 1983 …

Hope Ann (Fritz) Spenner,   age 39, of Centreville, passed away Tuesday, August 14th, 2012 at her home. She was born in in Three Rivers on March 13, 1973, the daughter of W. James & Linda Ann (Frays) Fritz. Hope graduated from Centreville High School. She attended Ball State University for 2 years and then received her degree in Sociology and Criminal …