Obituaries

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 …

Eddie Robert Kuhn, age 29, of White Pigeon, passed away  Friday, August 12th at Three Rivers Health.  He was born in West Branch, MI  on  October 5, 1981, the son of  David and Rose (Lionts) Kuhn.  Eddie attended White Pigeon Schools.  He married Katrina Hershberger on July 3, 2003 in West Branch. Eddie  worked as a set up man at Syndicate Fixtures …

Viola C. (Miller) Yoder, age 72, of Mendon, passed away Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011 at the Three Rivers Health emergency room. Viola was born Dec. 30, 1938, in Centreville a daughter of the late Crist and Iva (Hochstedler) Miller. On July 16, 1959, she married Wilbur A. Yoder in Centreville. Viola was a member of the Pilgrim Fellowship Church of …

Daniel W. Yoder age 38, of Centreville, died Aug. 11, 2011, near his home, from injuries he received in a farming accident. Daniel was born April 29, 1973, in Centreville, a son to Willis and Fannie (Bontrager) Yoder. Daniel had lived in St. Joseph County all of his life and was presently employed at Vanguard Industries in Colon. He also …