Obituaries

Richard Allen “Al” Gandy, age 86, of Three Rivers, passed away on May 20, 2026 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on April 10, 1940 in Chicago, the son of Theodore “Ted” and Olivia (Turner) Gandy. Al spent his early years in Battle Creek and began his college career at Ashland College. A proud patriot, Al served …

Diane Spenner, age 84, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026 at East Lake Nursing Home in Elkhart. She was born on July 28, 1941 in Blue Island, Illinois, a daughter of Thomas and Marie (Menzlar) Lusson. Diane spent the majority of her life in Three Rivers, where she built a life centered around faith, family, creativity, and …

Brody Michael Phillips, age 33, of Howe, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 18, 2026, at his residence. He was born on June 22, 1992 in Goshen to Robert Gene and Michelle Ann (Wickey) Phillips. Brody was a lover of nature with a kind heart for both animals and his family. He enjoyed camping, listening to music — usually …

Faith (Chick) C. Timm passed away on May 21, 2026 at her home surrounded by her children. She fought a long and courageous battle trying to beat cancer. Even though the cancer took her on this final round it was not who Faith our mother was. Faith was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Elmer and Hope (Vance) Cowley. …

Jacquelin J. “Jackie” Houghtaling, age 89, of Portage, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at her residence at Bickford of Portage. She was born in Allegan on June 5, 1936, the daughter of the late Jame A. Johns and Katherine D. (Ingalsbee) Johns. Jackie graduated from Plainwell High School in 1954 and attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, before taking a …

Fredrick “Fred” Lavern Walters, age 94, of Constantine, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 18, 2026. He was born on November 6, 1931 in Jones, Michigan, the son of Elmer and Clara (Benckiser) Walters. Following his graduation from high school, Fred proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He served as …

Martin Andrew (Marty) Haney, age 66, of White Pigeon, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 17, 2026, wrapped in the immense love and devoted care of his family. He was born March 23, 1960 in South Bend, the son of John and Marilyn “Toots” (Wood) Haney. Marty graduated from Constantine High School with the Class of 1978 …

Janet Outman Davis, age 90, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Birch Meadows. She was born on April 26, 1936 in Constantine, and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and steady love for her family and community. Janet was a woman of grace and strength. She carried herself with warmth and dignity throughout …

Douglas “Doug” Lee Underwood, age 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Sturgis. Born on April 22, 1953 in Toledo, Doug was the beloved son of Paul and Evelyn Underwood (Ellsworth). Doug graduated from Bolivar Central High School in New York in 1972 and later pursued his passion for food service by completing a program at the …

Linda Lu Anderson, age 85, of Sturgis, died Monday, May 18, 2026. She was born on September 29, 1940 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, daughter of Rex and Carol (Estes) Golding. She was a Sturgis resident for ten years, after 28 years in White Pigeon with her husband, Dale. Most of her childhood life she lived in Keokuk, Iowa and graduated …