Obituaries

Richard L. Rumps, 47, of Sturgis, died unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011, at his home. He was born July 2, 1964 in Detroit, a son of Richard L. and Fran (Rainwater) Rumps Sr. Richard had been employed by Jayco Inc. in Middlebury, Ind. He enjoyed fishing, boating, fireworks and being at the lake. He also enjoyed singing and listening to …

Esther Elizabeth Mohney, 101, of Three Rivers, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011 at the Heartland Health Care Center. She was born on April 6, 1910 in Adamsville, Cass County, the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Onkes) Neterer. Mrs. Mohney has been a lifetime resident of this area. She was a long time member of the First …

Grace M. Oldenburg, 80, of Mottville Township, White Pigeon, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo following an extended illness. Visitation will be Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Farrand Funeral Home, White Pigeon. Funeral service will be at Mottville Bible Church on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Michael Bender officiating. Interment …

On the evening of June 16, 1980, a beautiful boy Adam Lackey came into this world. He made deep and lasting impacts on so many people and sadly departed Aug. 14, 2011, in Boseman, Mont., leaving many broken hearts behind.  Adam grew up in Sturgis with his family and a large crew of critters, most notably his $5 mutt named …

June Carol Kauffman, age 84, of Sturgis, Michigan passed away Monday afternoon August 15, 2011 at the home of her son in Sawyer, Michigan. She was born June 2, 1927 in Buffalo, New York a daughter of the late Frederick and Ora B. (Hulburd) Weaver. June had resided in Sturgis since 1958 coming from Buffalo, New York. On June 10, …

Maurice Cook, age 89, of Mendon, died Tuesday Aug. 16, 2011 at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. He was born in Decatur, IL on Aug. 25, 1921 the only child of Stenning and Nellie (Haub) Cook. He was a graduate of Argenta , IL High School, and was married to Henrietta L. Martin on Dec. 24, 1943 in …

Frank D’Haese, 80, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, Aug. 14, at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers, after an extended illness. Visitation is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon, with services at 2 p.m., following visitation. Interment will take place in White Pigeon Township Cemetery. Donations may be directed to the family. Envelopes are available at …

Winifred L. Waltz, 87, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday evening, Aug. 14, 2011 at the Riverview Manor, Three Rivers. She was born on Jan. 6, 1924 in Kalamazoo County, the daughter of William and Josie (Bower) Barton. On Feb. 19, 1941 in Three Rivers she married George W. Waltz, who preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 2010. Surviving …

Walter Lefson Headley, 73, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully early Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at Three Rivers Health. He was born on Aug. 7, 1938 in Vicksburg, the son of Robert and Martha (Huntington) Headley. Walt was employed by Dock Foundry for many years. He was an avid Boy Scout Assistant Leader for many local troops, and truly enjoyed …

Penny Marie Brown, age 51, of White Pigeon, beloved mother, wife, sister and daughter, passed away Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011, at her home. She was born in Three Rivers on July 9, 1960, a daughter of James and Willamae “Toots” (Parker) Clark. Penny graduated from Centreville High School in 1978. On Oct. 24, 1992, she married Kurt Allen Brown in …