Obituaries

Joanne Carmichael, age 80, of Sturgis, Michigan passed away early Friday morning August 7, 2009 at her home. She was born May 19, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan a daughter to the late  Walter and Gladys (Monroe) Barlow. Joanne retired from Oak International in Sturgis following several years  of employment as an accountant. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and restoring her home …

Bernadine “Bonnie” Nowicki, age  67, of  Fishers Lake, Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Borgess Medical Center following a brief illness.  She was born in Detroit, MI. the daughter of John Gierak and Catherine (Kielbasa) Gierak. Bonnie and her husband Joe, who were married for 46 years, have been long time residents of this area moving …

Joanne Carmichael, 80, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away early Friday morning, Aug. 7, 2009, at her home.  Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel of Sturgis.

Robert Glen Lego, age 85, of Constantine, passed away at  Thursday, August 6th, 2009 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 21, 1924,  a son of  Hal Glenn and Thelma (Herrick) Lego. Robert served in the U.S. Navy for four years and the US Army for two years during WW II.   On …

Michael Mowry, age 61 of Sturgis, a loving and gentle man his entire life passed away early Wednesday morning August 5, 2009 at the Sturgis Hospital. He was born July 31, 1948 in Sturgis, Michigan a son to the late Russell and Mildred (Kelly) Mowry. Mike was a life long resident of Sturgis. He is survived by One Brother; Dr. Robert …

Norma Jean Williams, age 67, of Nottawa passed away Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 at her home. She was born in Vicksburg, MI on November 11, 1941,  a daughter of  Robert and Martha (Huntington) Headley. Norma graduated from Centreville Public Schools. She married Richard C. “Buzz” Williams on July 26, 1959, and she was so proud to have just celebrated their …

Donna F. Foreman, age 93, of Kalamazoo, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009 at The Springs of Bronson Place in Kalamazoo.  She was born in South Haven, MI on Sep. 18, 1915 the daughter of Charles D. and Glee A. (Evans) Haney.  She was a 1932 graduate of Three Rivers High School where she was co-valedictorian of her class.  She later …

JB  Wrinkle, age 62, Constantine, passed away  Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 at his home. He was born in Grady, Arkansas on August 8, 1946,  a son of  James A. and Dolly Bell (Jones) Wrinkle. On March 12, 1966 he married Linda Mae Newberry in Three Rivers. Surviving are his wife Linda Wrinkle of Constantine, sons  Brian Wrinkle, Constantine, Jason (Sheila) …

Helen Catherine Summers, 97, of 54912 Wilbur Rd.,  Three Rivers died Tuesday, August  04, 2009 at Riverview Manor.  She was born December 22, 1911 in Oreana, IL., the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Hogan) Fitzgerald.  She graduated from Decatur, Il, High School in 1928 and graduated  from St. John’s Hospital School of Nursing, Springfield, IL,  1932.  She married Stanley Joseph …

Harry Junior Young, age 76, of rural Three Rivers, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at his home. He was born in Three Rivers, Mich., on Jan. 5, 1933, the son of Harry and Jessie Young.  He graduated from Centreville High School and later served in the U.S. Army. Harry was married to Marjorie Irene Bates on Feb. 25, 1956, in …