Obituaries

Raymond W. White, age 45, of Three Rivers, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  Ray was born in Kalamazoo on May 27, 1975, a son of Raymond L. White and Donna Sue Hann.  He attended Three Rivers Public Schools.  Ray previously worked at Aquatics in Three Rivers for 13 years before obtaining …

Oba M. Borkholder, age 74, of rural Mendon, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at his home. He was born near Nappanee, IN on March 2, 1946 the son of Melvin and Amanda (Miller) Borkholder. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church, a retired Bishop, and proprietor of a farm supply store. He was married to Laura Miller …

Ellen Marie Eisele, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020, at her home. She was born March 20, 1962, in Fowlerville, a daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Eisele. She was salutatorian of Fowlerville High School class of 1980. Ellen was a proud graduate of Michigan State University and continued her education at Western Michigan University, earning a …

Zoey Kathleen-Lyn Land was born on November 10, 2017. She came into this world a fighter. Zoey was always quick to laugh and give attitude to her Aunts. Zoey peacefully passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 12:19 a.m. in her parents’ home. Zoey is survived in death by her parents Taylor and …

George E. Black, age 87, of Constantine, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020. George was born in New Troy, MI on October 4, 1932, a son of Charles and Katherine Black. He graduated from New Troy High School. In April of 1964, he married Charlene Ichorn. George retired from Pioneer in Constantine after 30 years of employment. He also …

Edward Lee McKee, age 54, of Three Rivers, (formerly of Constantine) passed away Thursday, June 11th, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Hammond, IN on December 24, 1965, a son Donna (Perrin) McKee and Afton John McKee. Ed worked as a shift manager at Wendy’s in Three Rivers. He loved his grandkids and the outdoors. He …

David Michael Hopkins, age 59, of Nottawa, passed away late Saturday evening, June 13, 2020, at his home. He was born Feb. 21, 1961, in Sturgis, a son of the late Lyle and Lois (John) Hopkins. David resided in Nottawa since 2006, coming from White Pigeon, where he attended White Pigeon Schools. David always found joy in helping others and …

Judith Ann (Saums Hagadorn) Elliott, age 83, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday evening, June 11, 2020, at Skaggs Assisted Living in Burr Oak. She was born Feb. 9, 1937, in Battle Creek, a daughter of the late Francis and Dorotha (Maystead) Saums. Judy resided in Sturgis for more than 60 years, coming from Battle Creek. She was first married to …

Judith G. Wiley, age 73, of Shipshewana, passed away at 4:44 p.m. Friday, June 12, at her residence. She had been in declining health for the past two years. She was born Aug. 4, 1946, in Cheboygan, to Edmund L. and Colletta (Fisher) Deroshia. On Sept. 13, 1969, she married Kenneth “Kenny” Wiley in Sturgis. He survives. In addition to …

John Allen Cook, age 63, of Three Rivers, died Friday, June 12, 2020 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born in Detroit on July 25, 1956. He graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1974. John worked at Coachman Industries in Middlebury, IAC in Mendon, and as a security guard in Kalamazoo. …