Obituaries

Helen Ilene Hammond, age 89, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at her home. She was born December 4, 1933 in Roseland, Indiana, the daughter of Ernest and Emily (Whitehouse) Carrithers. Helen earned her associate’s degree in childcare from Glen Oaks Community College. She was a homemaker and then worked in manufacturing. She loved cooking and loved …

Karen Sue (Lewis) Gingerich, age 72, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in Three Rivers on May 20, 1950 the daughter of Allen and Beatrice (Butler) Lewis. Karen graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1968. She was married to Keith Gingerich on June 15, 1968 at …

Richard “Rick” R. Salisbury, age 68, of Colon, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Three Rivers. In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held at this time. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home. Richard was born July 13, 1954 in McAllen, Texas to Russell …

Ralph Lee Waite, age 66, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Beacon Health System-Three Rivers. He was born February 29, 1956 in Sturgis, the son of Garnet and Myrtle (Draper) Waite, and graduated from Sturgis High School with the Class of 1975. Ralph married Elizabeth “Betsy” Maher on February 19, 1977. They enjoyed taking motorcycle rides, …

Nancy June Hawn, age 82, of Constantine, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 in Mishawaka. Nancy was born in Illinois, on December 2, 1940, a daughter of Virgil and June (Howard) Katt. She married Dean Vantine in 1960; he preceded her in death in 1969.On June 9, 1972, she married Carl Hawn. Nancy previously worked at CTS in Elkhart, …

Mario Neives Avila, age 59, of Sturgis, passed away early Sunday morning, January 29, 2023 at his home. He was born August 22, 1963 in Zinapecuaro, Michoacan, Mexico. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00, Wednesday, February 1st at the Holy Angels Catholic Church, 402 S. Nottawa St. in Sturgis where the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary …

Betty Lou Hess died on her 87th birthday, Saturday, January 28th, 2023. She was born in Clinchmore, Tennessee on January 28, 1936 the daughter of Carl and Marie (Maiden) Troutman. On January 30, 1966, in Kalamazoo, she married Raymond LeRoy Hess who preceded her in death. Betty had been residing at “White Oaks Assisted Living” for the past several years. …

Suzanne Civiletti, age 81, formerly of Centreville, died Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Borgess Place Assisted Living in Kalamazoo. She was born in Three Rivers on April 26, 1941 the daughter of Leslie and Hilda (Paull) Rambadt, and was a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County. She was married to Harry Walsh Civiletti on June 6, 1965 at St. Paul …

Allan B. Malesh, age 84, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Allan was born in Chicago on November 7, 1938, a son to the late Alphonse and Estelle (Bredelis) Malesh. Allan was a graduate of the University of Illinois. Following his graduation, Allan served his country as a member of the United States …

Delores E. Kline, age 78, of Colon, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Delores was born on March 6, 1944, in Akron, Iowa, a daughter to the late Leo Hambright and Joy (Anderson) Bowen. Delores graduated from Sturgis High School. On January 22, 1972, she married her husband of 51 years, Lyell C. Kline at the …