Obituaries

George Michael “Mike” Ford passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at his home after a brief illness. Mike was a native of White Pigeon. He graduated from White Pigeon High School with the Class of 1973. He played basketball and ran cross country, was a member of the marching band, enjoyed living in his cottage on Fish Lake, enjoyed …

Mary Therese Barrone, age 73, died in Three Rivers on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers, with a Rosary to follow at 7:00. A memorial mass will be held Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic …

Gene Mast, age 99, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Sparrow Senior Living. She was born July 3, 1923 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Floyd and Erie (Searles) Messinger, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1942. On September 5, 1948, Gene married Lt. Col. LeVant Mast; they shared 62 years …

Ruth E. Amstutz, age 79, of Gosport, Indiana passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. She was born July 29, 1943 in Lodi, Ohio to the late Eli A. and Mary Ann “Marie” (Schmucker) Miller. Ruth married Howard Amstutz on June 22, 1963 and he survives. She was a member of the Gospel Haven Mennonite Church in Spencer, Indiana. Ruth was …

Marvin W. Milliman, age 84, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday evening, May 20, 2023 at Optalis Health and Rehab in Three Rivers. He was born August 23, 1938 in Sturgis, son of the late Wilbur O. and Marion F. (Hawkins) Milliman. Marvin resided his entire life in Sturgis. On August 23, 1997 he married the love of his life, Sharon …

Helen A. Noe, age 94, of Constantine, died on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at her home. She was born August 7, 1928 in Three Rivers, a daughter of Ernest and Emma (Milbrandt) Willman. Helen graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1945. On April 21, 1951 she married August “Augie” Noe in Three Rivers. Helen worked for several years at …

Roger Lyle Tilden, age 86, of Sturgis, a kind man who was always looking for a hug, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, May 17, 2023 at his home, one day before his 87th birthday. He was born May 18, 1936 in Union City, son of the late Lyle and Viola (Collins) Tilden. Roger lived in the Union City, Sherwood, and …

Cynthia Linn Royce, age 62, of White Pigeon, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 17, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born July 29, 1960 in Goshen, daughter of Richard W. and Julia Maxine (Kramer) Thomas. Cindy was a lifelong White Pigeon resident and a graduate of White Pigeon High School with the class of 1978. On October …

Benny John Barrone, age 54, of Centreville, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Argosy House Adult Foster Care in Centreville.  He was born on July 14, 1968 in Kalamazoo, the son of Theodore and Linda (Ward) Barrone. Benny is survived by his father, Theodore Barrone, Sr. of Mendon; sister Tammy Barrone of Centreville; and brother Randy (Joyce) Barrone of …

Jeffrey S. Binkley, age 60, of Colon, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Three Rivers Health. Jeff was born on June 16, 1962 in Sturgis, a son to Martin and Nancy (Chapman) Wendell, Jeff attended Colon High School and later obtained his GED. On January 23, 1982, Jeff married Kim Michelle Bertrand in Colon. She preceded him in …