Obituaries

Mary Lou Happel, age 93, of Leonidas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 at the Birches in Leonidas where she had resided the past 6 ½ years. She was born in Mendon on August 7, 1929 the daughter of Allen and Cora (Thomas) Carlisle. She graduated from Watervliet High School in 1949 and worked briefly …

Ryan D Baker, age 37, of White Pigeon, died on November 24, 2022 at Sturgis Hospital. He was born on August 22, 1985 in Three Rivers, the Son of William H and Peggy L (Dunkel) Baker. He lived all of his life in White Pigeon and graduated from White Pigeon High School in 2004 where he was on the Track …

Deborah “Debbie” Tenney-DeLeu, age 56, of Vandalia, died peacefully Sunday, November 27, 2022 in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began December 5, 1965 in Harbour City, California, born to parents Mike Rupert and Dorothy Johnson. Deborah Ann devoted her life to being a caregiver. She graduated from the nursing program at Bethel College and went on to …

Jessie Lee Hodges, age 87, of rural Three Rivers, died Sunday, November 27, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Shannon, Mississippi on April 17, 1935 the son of the late Early and Mariah (Cox) Hodges. He attended school in Shannon before moving to Chicago. While in Chicago he met and married Hazel F. Comstock …

Barbara Johanna Northrop, age 90, of Marcellus, died peacefully on November 5, 2022 in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began August 29, 1932 in Chicago, the youngest of two of children born to Richard and Eva Donovan.  She married James E. Northrop May 2, 1964 in Marcellus.  He preceded her in death March 24, 2006. Barbara was …

Anna Jane (Reed) Smith of Schoolcraft, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the age of 94. She was born in White Pigeon on May 19, 1928, the daughter of Roland and Esther (Mecham) Reed. She grew up and graduated from White Pigeon High School in the late 1940s. In her junior year she met the love of her …

Arland M. Fair age, 91, of Bronson, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Drews Place of Coldwater. Arland was born on July 12, 1931, in Gilead Township, Michigan, a son to the late Marshall H. and Wava A. (Pocock) Fair. Arland married Marjorie Croy on August 25, 1951. They celebrated their 71st anniversary this year. They started their …

Catherine Irene Galinis, age 91, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, November 26, 2022 at Skaggs Assisted Living in Burr Oak. She was born June 8, 1931 in Rome City, Indiana daughter of the late Edward and Olive (Lanning) Inde. Catherine resided in Sturgis since 1963 coming from Coldwater. In February of 1948 she married Victor J. Galinis, Sr. in …

Wayne E. Martinka, age 68, of Leonidas, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at his home. Wayne was born on May 25, 1954, a son to the late Joseph J. and Lorraine E. (Kaiser) Martinka. Wayne was a graduate of Three Rivers High School with the class of 1972. On September 21, 1994, Wayne married Veronica Denton-Puckett in …

Marty S. Ureche, age 64, of Three Rivers, died on November 19, 2022, after a battle with dementia. He was born on July 25, 1958 in Flint, the son of Thomas, Sr. and Elizabeth (Hahn) Ureche. Marty was a 1976 graduate of Swartz Creek High School. He was a forklift operator for General Motors, and happily retired after 30 years. …