Obituaries

Doris Ann Tulla, age 67, died in Bronson on Thursday, April 18, 2024.. Visitation will be held Monday, April 22, 2024 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A funeral service will follow at noon at the funeral home with Pastor Terry Barter officiating. She will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery.

Ruby Helen McFall, age 80, of Constantine, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Ruby was born on February 5, 1944in Centreville,a daughter of Wilbur Sr. and Helen (Eggleston) Lintz. Ruby attended school at the Constantine one-roomed school houses later graduating from White Pigeon High School in 1962. On December 7, 1985, she married …

Michael John Weber, age 65, passed away on February 2nd, 2024 in his Florida home. He was born on March 11th, 1958 in Sturgis, a son of Ralph and Barb (Yoder) Weber. Michael grew up in Centreville and attended Centreville High School before joining the United States Marine Corps. He would go on to continue his education at Western Michigan …

Connie M Pifer, age 60, of Shelbyville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 15, 2024 at U of M West in Wyoming, MI.  She was born in Goshen, IN on July 19, 1963 the daughter of James and Linda (Mock) Pifer.  Connie was employed at Parker – Hannifin for over 20 years.  In her free time, Connie enjoyed taking fishing …

Taylor Cook Snow, age 85, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo surrounded by his loving family. A former mayor, Citizen of the Year, and involved Three Rivers resident, Taylor was also a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He was born October 16, 1938 in Plainwell, the son of …

Carole Marie Scoates, age 83, of Mendon, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Edgewood Health & Rehabilitation. She was born April 16, 1940, in Cresco, Iowa, the daughter of Nathan and Ruby (Krueger) Hancock. Carole worked as an RV delivery driver for Horizon Transport. She loved traveling and seeing the country. She delivered travel trailers all over the United …

Michael Ralph Best, age 66, of Jones, died peacefully on Saturday morning, April 13, 2024 in the comfort of his home in his family’s presence. His life began July 12, 1957 in Niles, born to Dave Best and Joan Kane. Mike loved riding his motorcycle.  He was a self-taught mechanic who could fix anything.  From cars and trucks to lawnmowers …

Mary Louise Krull, age 90, of Three Rivers, passed away into the Lord Jesus’ arms on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Birch Meadows Senior Care. She was born November 27, 1933 in Louisville, Ky., the daughter of Loy and Dixie (Johnson) Purcell, and graduated from Louisville Central High School with the Class of 1951. Mary worked in retail for 15 …

Marvin L Fuller, age 88, of Constantine, died on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Edgewood Nursing Home in Three Rivers. He was born September 17, 1935 in Mendon, a son of Orley and Evelyn (Criswell) Fuller. Marvin graduated from Constantine High School in 1953. On May 26, 1957 he married Josefa “Jo” Schreiber at the Constantine United Methodist Church. Marvin …

David Alan Freeland, age 68, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, April 10, 2024, at his home following a brave battle with cancer. He was born July 1, 1955, in Sturgis, son of C. Alan and Betty June (Wright) Freeland. Dave was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1973. He furthered his …