Obituaries

Michael E. Wood, 45, of Sturgis, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at his home. He was born Oct. 31, 1966, in Sturgis, to Milo Wood and Mary (Willms) Hogstead. Michael enjoyed deer hunting and coin collecting. He loved being in the woods. He is survived by his parents; a son, Joshua M. Wood of Sturgis; a daughter, Honey L. Wood …

David L. Willis, 64, of White Pigeon, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 4, 2012. He had suffered a massive heart attack on May 17, two days after his 64th birthday. He was born May 15, 1948, in Sturgis, a son of Elmer L. and Margaret L. (Beach) Willis. He had been a resident of the White Pigeon area …

Marianna Lammon, 81, of Palm Bay, Fla., died suddenly on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. She was born in Three Rivers on Aug. 6, 1930, the daughter of Lester and Nellie (Mayer) Penn and attended Three Rivers schools, graduating with the Class of 1948. Marianna was predeceased by her parents; one brother, Jerome; and her husband, Alvin Lammon, who she married …

Earl Poynter, 88, of Three Rivers, passed away June 4, 2012. He lived most of his life in Greencastle, Ind. until he came to reside with his daughter in 2009. As a member of HealthTRAC, Earl could be found walking the track most mornings. He is survived by his only child, Pam Tilka of Three Rivers, and grandchildren, Nathan and …

Esther Alice Hyde, age 90, of Centreville, passed away Friday, June 1st, 2012 at Fairview Assisted Living Center in Centreville, where she received loving and wonderful care. She was born in Blue Island, IL on October 14, 1921, the daughter of Eric and Esther Maria (Norling) Danielson. She graduated from Blue Island High School in 1939. On April 20, 1940 …

Watson Dale Blair, 53, of Cecil, Ohio, died Sunday, June 3, 2012 at his residence. He was born July 1, 1958 in Paulding Co, Ohio, the son of Shade and Maggie Ruth (Thompson) Blair. He was employed by General Motors retiring in 2008. He was a member of the UAW and attended Pleasant View Missionary Church, Junction, Ohio. He is …

Lynda Lee Rodgers, age 65, of Three Rivers, died Sunday June 3, 2012 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo following a long illness. She was born in Three Rivers on Dec. 8, 1946 the daughter of John Irwin and Mary Imo (Willis) Cunkle. She graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1965. Lynda was married to Randy …

Karl Brian Jennings, age 58, of Fort Gratiot, MI, passed away Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 at his home. Karl was born in Corpus Christi N.A.S., TX on March 17, 1954, a son of  Bud and Dorothy (Hassinger) Jennings. Karl graduated from Constantine High School in 1972 and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from the University of Michigan. On May …

Dale Jones, age 78, of Constantine, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012, at his home. He was born in Constantine on June 21, 1933, a son of Arthur and Alice (Leister) Jones. Dale graduated from Constantine High School in 1951 and served the US Army 3rd Armored Division in Germany from 1953 to 1955. On Feb. 21, 1953, Dale married …

Darlene Kay Rodgers, age 62, formerly of Leonidas, died Saturday June 2, 2012, at her home in Fishers, Ind., following a long illness. She was born in Three Rivers, Mich., on June 20, 1949, the daughter of Clifford L. and Violet (Shaw) Birch. Darlene graduated from Colon High School in 1968 and later from Wright Beauty Academy. She was a …