Mary Mains, 63

Mrs. Mary Louise Mains, age 63, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 11, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 20, 1950 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the daughter of Lewis Gilbert and Margret (Brady) German.

Mary grew up in Vicksburg, MI. and when she was fourteen she moved to Three Rivers. On Sept. 2, 1967 she was united in marriage to Mr. Larry Mains. Together they owned and operated Mains Handy Man Service. Mary also worked in the Three Rivers Schools Lunch Program where she grew close to many co-workers and students. She was a very dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and loved to be with her family and friends .

She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother and sister.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory, husband, Larry Mains, three daughters, Melissa (Wilbur) Berry Jr., Renee Mains, and Michele (Brad) Slaton, all of Three Rivers; grandchildren, Jessica and Travis Hale, Danielle Mains, Marissa Berry, Tyler and Mariya Slaton, Trevor Lawrence Mains Slaton, and Rayna Mains; brothers, Bill(Betty Jean)German, of Chicago, IL and Rodney P. German, of Vandalia, MI; Very special friend, Linda Miller and her Yorky, Baby Girl Mains.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Hohner Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Hohner Funeral Home, with Pastor Paul Booko officiating.

Interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery.

Memorials may be donated to the Riverside Church. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.hohnerfh.com

Marilyn Clark, 81

Marilyn J. Clark age 81,  of Three Rivers, MI passed away surrounded by her family at Three Rivers Health on Sunday, May 12.   Marilyn was born to Harold and Pauline Milhollin in Muncie,  IN on August 24, 1931.  She was the eldest of seven siblings and a lifetime resident of Three Rivers.

Marilyn was united in marriage to E. Cleyon Clark, the love of her life on March 1, 1959.

Marilyn was a devoted mother, homemaker and active member of the First United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed reading, golfing, playing bridge and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, late husband E. Cleyon Clark, infant child Pamela Kay, sister Phyllis Smith, and brother Norman Milhollin.

Marilyn leaves to cherish her loving family.  Daughters Patricia (Pat) Forman, Vicki (Thomas) Derderian, Debra (Charles) Kirk, son Michael Clark.  Grandchildren Rick (Shannon) Forman, Daniel (Megan) Forman, Nichole Penny, Carrie Derderian, Benjamin “B. J.” Clark, Amy Derderian, and Autumn (Brock) Salmen.  Loving sisters Karen (Richard) Hicks, Sandy (Marshall) Henschel, and brothers Mickey (Brenda) Milhollin, and Bob (Nancy) Milhollin.  She also leaves behind 16 great grand children.

The family will receive friends from 10;00a.m. until time of services at 11:00a..m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church of Three Rivers with Pastor Robert Nystrom officiating.

Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church or Three Rivers Health Inpatient Hospice Respite Care.   Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hohnerfh.com.

Audra Noecker, 73

Audra Kay (Blood) Noecker, age 73, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Saturday morning, May 11, 2013, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich., following a long illness with cancer and an abdominal surgery from which she failed to recover.

She was born Dec. 3, 1939, daughter of the late Ora Anson and Marjorie (Sweazy) Blood.

Audra was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Floyd “Doc” Veasy; and her beloved father-in-law, Paul F. Noecker.

She is survived by her loving sister, Lois (Blood) Veasy of Sturgis. She is also survived by her husband, James Paul Noecker; and her following loving children and grandchildren: daughter: Audora (Audra + Ora = Audora) and James Burg of Sturgis and grandchildren: Rachel Elise Smith; Andrew “Andy” James Burg, her “bag of bones” granddaughter: Anna Rose Burg; and grandson: Paul James Burg; daughter: Ann F. and Joseph Blouin of Redding, Calif., and grandchildren: Madeleine “Maddy” Blouin; Grace “Gracie” Blouin and Joseph “Joey” Blouin; her favorite (if only) son: Paul Anson and Kitt Noecker of Fort Campbell, Ky., and grandson: James Paul Noecker and a whole host of loving nieces, nephews and cousins of the Blood and Perrin families.

Audra lived a phenomenally successful life. In addition to having successfully raised three loving children, and leaving by them, eight wonderful and loving grandchildren, she experienced a long, exciting, and successful career. After graduating from St. Joseph School of Nursing in Houghton-Hancock, Michigan in 1962 with a degree in registered nursing, she worked in various nursing positions in hospitals in Manhattan (1962-1969), where among other duties she worked in cancer research.

She left New York in 1969 for a visit with her parents, when she met her husband, Jim, and was married soon after. After initially raising her children until school age, in addition to working as a mother, she worked in various nursing capacities.

At the age of 48 she ventured alone, demonstrating immense personal courage, to China, Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia where she secured contracts to import latex examination gloves, which (under the name Audra Gloves You, a/k/a Audra, Inc.) she retailed latex gloves mainly to the dental industry for 25 years until her onset with cancer.

She was slightly eccentric, but a wholly memorable character, who loved wearing hats festooned with birds, flowers, and peacock feathers (from her own flock), traveling, fishing, playing cards, telling stories – some of which were true! – but most of all she loved being in her “nest” at home, surrounded by an audience of family and friends eager to hear her stories and laugh with her. She will be sorely missed by her family and many friends.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091, 269-651-3284. Funeral services celebrating the life of Audra Noecker will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. The Rev. Deb Johnson of the First United Methodist Church and The Rev. Canon Meredith Hunt of the St. John’s Episcopal Church will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial donation be directed to the First United Methodist Church, 200 Pleasant Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091 or the S. John’s Episcopal Church, 110 S. Clay St., Sturgis, MI 49091.

The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.

Marjory Hayes, 86

Marjory Ethel (Preston) Hayes, age 86, of Centreville, Mich., passed away early Thursday evening, May 9, 2013, at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville.

She was born Sept. 14, 1926, in Flint, Mich., daughter of the late Rev. Lawrence and Louretta (Craig) Preston.

Marjory resided in Centreville for the past six years coming from Three Rivers. She also lived in White Pigeon, Holland and her early life in the Flint.

On Jan. 31, 1944, she married Archiebold Ivan Hayes in Flint. He died in April of 1975.

Marjory worked for GMAC in Flint, Holland Die Cast in Holland, Burger King in Cascade and the sewing factory in Centreville. She also was employed as a housekeeper at the Bronson Nursing Home in Bronson and the Sturgis Hospital in Sturgis and she was a homemaker.

Marjory loved singing, crocheting and knitting.

She is survived by two daughters, Marlene Mosher of Three Rivers and Carla Knoll of Sturgis; two sons, Archie Hayes of Three Rivers and Richard Hayes of Holland; one sister, Carol Dickinson of Flint; two brothers, Clarence (Muriel “Peewee”) Preston of Bellevue, Florida and Leroy (Frances) Preston of Anderson, Ind.; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Frances Williams; two infant sons; grandson, Michael Hayes; two brothers, George Preston and Dan Preston; three sisters, Doris Reeves, Janet Vancleeve and Margaret Preston.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091, 269-651-3284. Funeral services celebrating the life of Marjory Hayes will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A graveside committal will take place at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Lakewood Cemetery in Holland.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations would be appreciated to the family c/o: Marlene Mosher, P.O. Box 471 Three Rivers, MI 49093

The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.

Linda Swinehart, 64

Linda Lou Swinehart, 64, of White Pigeon, passed away at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Heartland Hospice.

She was born on Sept. 10, 1948, in Three Rivers, Mich., to the late Delbert and Luvena (Collinsworth) Rink.

Linda is survived by her significant other of 24 years, John Tadson, of White Pigeon; three sons, Tom (Yvonne Hines) Swinehart of White Pigeon, Jeff (Dorothy) Swinehart of White Pigeon and Less (Vicki) McMillen of Constantine, Mich.; a daughter, Jacqueline (Greg) White of White Pigeon; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Delbert and Luvena Rink.

Linda liked working in her yard and loved her dog.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Elkhart Cremation Services is entrusted with arrangements.

Lyle Livingston, 84

Lyle Dean Livingston, age 84, was called to heaven in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Lyle was born on February 19, 1929 in Springport Township, Michigan to LD and Madeline (McMurtrie) Livingston.

Lyle is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 65 years, Betty Arlene (Carter) Livingston and three daughters; Sandra Smous of Mishawaka, IN, Sherry (Donald) Natharius of Three Rivers and Susan (Eric) Meyer of Mendon, MI. Four grandchildren; Jeremy Prowett (Laura Armstrong) of Three Rivers, Kristopher Warner (Rachael Falkowski) of Portage, MI, Dustin Smous of Denver, CO and Jessica Warner (Justin Hale) of Kalamazoo, MI. Six great-grandchildren; Jacob Prowett, Lexis Hale, Jlyn Hale, Mason Hale, Sophia Armstrong and Kristopher’s baby girl, due in September. Lyle is also survived by a sister; Thais (Dick) Meyers of Hazel Crest, IL, a Brother; Darwin (Mary Jo) Livingston of Bruce Crossing, MI. and a Brother-in-Law; Robert (Beverly) Tyler of Spring Arbor, MI. A multitude of nieces, nephews and friends morn his loss as well.

Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, his son; Joe Livingston, two grandchildren; Aron and Jason Smous, a great-grandchild; Alyvya Hale, a son-in-law; (Mason) Bruce Meyer and a sister; Virgia Collier.

After graduating from high school, Lyle enlisted in the United States Army where he served his tour of duty in Japan. After being discharged from the Army he returned to his hometown of Parma, MI and married Betty, went on to study and graduate from RETS School of Electronics in Detroit Michigan and ultimately ended up in the Three Rivers area. Lyle attained the position of Service Manager for the Montgomery Wards Company both in Three Rivers and Grand Rapids, MI. In 1964 Lyle opened his own business “Lyle’s T.V. & Appliance” store on North Main Street in Three Rivers, Michigan where he operated his sales and service business for the next 25 years.

Lyle enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, water skiing and his vegetable garden but his favorite pastime was spending time with his family, which was always his priority. The years at Clear Lake when his children were growing up were his fondest memories and the stories and tales were always told over-and-over at family gatherings. Laughter was always prevalent at the Livingston house most of the time from the “antics” of Lyle. He will be missed dearly and irreplaceable in our hearts.

Now…Rest….Dear Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend, your battle was tough and fought with ultimate courage – until we meet again!

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Emily Singh and her office staff, Lori B with Bronson Home Health Care, our good friend Kontrina and Southern Care Hospice along with the many friends and very special neighbors who helped us get through this difficult time. Our hearts will always be linked with Dr. Edward Atawi who went above and beyond, on so many different levels, to not only do his medical best for Lyle but to care for his family in a way never before experienced! We will forever be grateful and you will always be considered a member of Lyle’s family.

The family requests donations be made to “Hope for Lincoln” to help support Lincoln Hoffmaster through his journey to fight Leukemia. It would warm Lyle’s heart to know that this is the day of Lincoln’s 6th Birthday, May19th. Please make checks to “Lincoln Hoffmaster” in memory of Lyle Livingston. Envelopes available at the Hohner Funeral Home.

A memorial service for Lyle will be held at the Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold Street, Three Rivers on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 2:00 pm with a luncheon immediately following at Belle Epoque, 53 Railroad Drive, Three Rivers.

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