Obituaries

Mary Grace Matianski, 58, of Sturgis, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born Aug. 16, 1953, in Sturgis, a daughter of Jack and Betty (Notestine) Nichols. She had been a resident of the Sturgis and White Pigeon area all her life. On April 25, 1983, she married Daniel S. Matianski is …

Anna Conner, age 69, of Constantine, passed away Friday, December 30th, 2011 at  Three Rivers Health. She was born in Sturgis, MI on March 3, 1942,  a daughter of Robert and Lois (Persing) Boals. On November 4, 1977, she married Douglas Conner in Constantine.  Anna spent her time caring for her family and her home. She also  enjoyed mushroom hunting. Surviving Anna …

Marva Louise Grimm, 68, of Three Rivers, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital following a very lengthy illness. She was born March 24, 1943 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Marvin and Ethel (Kline) Dicken. Mrs. Grimm graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1961. On Dec. 24, 1961 she was united in marriage …

Dale Morgan Fuller, 85, died peacefully at his home on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011 in the presence of his loving family. He was born Sept. 27, 1926 in Three Rivers to Dana and Hattie (Drake) Fuller. He graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1944 and was accepted into the air force academy. Dale served in the Air Force during …

Thurmon Smith, age 68, of Sturgis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother, passed on to his heavenly father Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, Ind.  He was born Feb. 15, 1943, in Sayersville, Ky., a son of Joseph and Gertrude (Beverly) Smith.  Thurmon had resided in Sturgis since 1967. On March 8, 1964, he …

Loretta Constance Blue, age 72, of White Pigeon, passed away Dec. 22, 2011 at her home.  According to her wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place.  A memorial funeral Mass will be held at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 16 at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 404 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis.  The family suggests memorial donations in memory of Loretta …

Nelva R. Dykstra, 77, of Three Rivers, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 26, 2011. Nelva was born in Chicago, Ill., on April 28, 1934, the daughter of the late Albert and Helen (Rudenga) Kraai. She was a kind, gentle and loving woman. She loved her family and had a strong faith in the Lord. She had a …

Sheila J. Haring, 75, of Three Rivers, died on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. She was born June 1, 1936 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Ophir L. and Margaret Lucile (Shafer) Haring. Sheila graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1954, from Stephens College in 1956, and from Ohio University in 1958. Thereafter, she joined Amoco Corporation (formerly Standard Oil …

Anna (Betty) Sadler, age 85, of Three Rivers, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2011, with her family by her side. She was born in Pontiac, MI on October 1, 1926, the daughter of the late Hugh and Pearl (Hamilton) Milton. Anna was a loving woman, whose strong faith made her a joy to be around. She …

James Theodore Holm, age 50, of Three Rivers passed away Monday, December 26, 2011 following a hereditary illness. Jim was born in Three Rivers, Mi June 2, 1961 the son of Walter Franklin and Wanda Lorrane(Hurst)Holm. Jim was born and raised in Three Rivers. He was employed for many years upon retiring from Parkland Plastics , Inc. Jim, from a …