Obituaries

Linda Sue Phillips, age 78, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at her home. She was born March 18, 1948 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Alko and Gladys (Dyksterhouse) Slater, and graduated from Loy Norrix High School. In 1966 Linda married Gary Phillips in Kalamazoo, and they settled in Cooper Township. As they raised their four boys …

Timothy William Myers, age 71, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born February 17, 1955 in Lancaster, Ohio, the son of George and Carol (Webb) Myers, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1973. Tim was raised in farming but worked as a pilot/flight instructor at the …

Dean Allen Shidaker, age 68, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 7, 2026. He was born on August 27, 1957 in Plymouth, Indiana, the son of James O. Shidaker and Wanda Mae Miller. Dean graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1975 and remained a proud member of the Three Rivers …

Charles A. Belson, age 86, of Mendon, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Birch AFC in Leonidas, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Fawn River Township on July 30, 1939 the son of Robert and Mable (Hallam) Belson. Chuck attended Athens High School and was part of the 1957 graduating class. On September 24, 1958 he …

Nora Graham, age 93, of Sturgis, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday morning, June 7, 2026, at Optalis Nursing and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. She was born July 28, 1932 in Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Jake and Vertrie (Howard) Howard. Nora made her home in Sturgis since 1964, coming from Portsmouth, Ohio. On April 24, …

Michael Douglas “Mike” Wahl, age 47, of Centreville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, June 5, 2026. Mike was born October 13, 1978 in DeKalb, Illinois to Doug and Terrie (Malone) Wahl. He spent most of his life in the Centreville area, where he built lasting friendships and enjoyed spending time with family, especially with his cousin, Lucas. …

Tracy L. Wood, age 62, of Centreville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, June 5, 2026. He was born in Jonesboro, AR on January 11, 1964 the son of Sharley and Mildred (Baney) Wood. Tracey attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1983 graduating class. Tracy is survived by father, Sharley Wood; five children; Lonnie Wood, …

George Dennis Wilkins, age 78, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 16, 1947 in Three Rivers, the son of Harry and Edna (Hackenberg) Wilkins. George graduated from Three Rivers High School. George proudly served in the United States Army after high school …

Cindra Lou Mikel, age 84, of Cassopolis, died peacefully on June 1, 2026. Her life began September 15, 1941 in Plymouth, Indiana, the eldest of seven children born to Louis and Marybeth Null.  She married Bobbie William “Bob” Mikel May 11, 1987 in Cassopolis. After almost thirty years of marriage, he preceded her in death in 2017. Cindra had a …

Christina Marie Gieber, age 47, of Three Rivers, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 31, 2026. She was born on May 21, 1979. Christina lived life with a generous heart and never met a stranger. She had a special way of making everyone feel welcome, treating friends and neighbors as though they were family. Her kindness, warmth, and …