Obituaries

Suzette “Suzy” Marie Kingman-Lowery, age 65, of Mendon, passed away peacefully Monday, July 24, 2023, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.  She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on January 26, 1958, the daughter of Richmond and Gloria (Marquedant) Kingman.  She was a 1976 graduate of Dowagiac Union High School and earned her master’s degree in education from Western Michigan University.  …

Conchita Duron, age 86, of Centreville, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 10, 1937 the daughter of Antonioand Magdalena (Cortez) Duron. Raised in the Catholic Church, she later joined the Baptist faith.For many years she resided in the Grand Rapids area where she worked at Robert Halls …

Jerilyn “Jeri” Kay (Fennell) Phillips, age 78, of Howe, IN, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the Life Care Center of LaGrange. She was born on June 20, 1945, in Sturgis, the daughter of Earl Jacob Fennell and Marie Minnie (Alleshouse) Fennell. Jeri married Walter L. McCann and from this marriage her sons, Kerry, Tim, and Todd were …

LaVerne Sylvester Webster, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 28, 1941 in Battle Creek, the son of Rena Webster. LaVerne worked as a machine repairman at Hydra-Matic, later American Axle & Manufacturing. He was an active member of Three Rivers Bible Church who …

Juniper Bea Northrop, daughter of Caleb and Chloe (Johnson) Northrop of Sturgis, was called to her heavenly home Saturday morning July 22, 2023 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, Indiana. She is survived by her parents; grandparents: David and Laurel Northrop of Sturgis and Larry and Melissa Johnson of Marion; great grandparents: Sandra McCurry of Sturgis, Juanita Johnson of Marion, …

Shelby Slone, age 82, of Mendon, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Medilodge in Portage. He was born July 12, 1941 in Inez, Kentucky, a son to Ernest and Vivian (Stepp) Slone. Shelby married his wife, Judy in Goshen, Indiana on August 5, 1967. He has resided for the last 40+ years in Mendon, moving from Three Rivers. …

David Jay Eggleston Sr., age 89, of Three Rivers, passed away at his home in Three Rivers on Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was born November 18, 1933 a son to Frank and Nellie (White) Eggleston in Marcellus. David married Janet Rhodes on August 22, 1953 in Angola, Indiana. He resided in the Three Rivers area for the last 65+years …

Bradley John VandenAkker passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 14, 2023. Brad was born January 3rd 1981 to Lisa J VandenAkker. He grew up in Schoolcraft, where he also graduated from Schoolcraft Community Schools in 2000. He enjoyed creating art, but his passion was in athletics, playing football, basketball, baseball, and running track & field. He was …

Evelyn Ruth Hollenbeck, age 85, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at her home. She was born June 2, 1938 in Nottawa Township, the daughter of Earl and Lois St. Clair, and survived polio at the age of 8. Evelyn worked for a short time with Goodwill Industries. Her companion was a cat named Charlie, who provided …

Ryan Kokx, age 50, of Three Rivers, passed away at Ascension Borgess Hospital on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Grand Rapids on April 19, 1973, the son of Jerome ‘Jerry’ and Mary (Schenk) Kokx. He was a graduate of Wyoming Park High School and eventually made Three Rivers his home. …