Obituaries

Roger K. Hutchins, age 73, of Sturgis, passed away early Monday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 18, 1943, in Hillsdale, Mich., son of the late Wendell and Chlois “Betty” (Center) Hutchins. Roger resided in Sturgis for the past 52 years coming from Angola, Ind. On Nov. 28, 1964, he married …

David Lee Payton, age 86, died on Sunday, December 25, 2016. In accordance with family wishes cremation will be conducted and memorial services are pending at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Gordon Bradley Booz, age 63, of Marcellus, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 25, 2016. He was born July 1, 1953, the son of Gordon and Curlene Booz. He served in the U.S. Army. Brad received his Associates Degree from Southwest Michigan College and then went on to become the Assistant Store Director for Meijers in Three Rivers. He was …

Keith Thomas Garrison, age 72, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016. He was born in Three Rivers, on February 27, 1944 the son of the late Norman and Bette (Eddy) Garrison. Keith graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1962. He later graduated from Western Michigan …

Russell David Slusher, age 47, of Constantine, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 in LaGrange, IN. He was born on April 27, 1969 in Sturgis, a son of Gilbert and Dorothy (Winkleman) Slusher. Russell attended school in North Bloomfield, Ohio and graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1986. He enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles and spending time with his …

Billie Yvonne Reeg, age 88, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday evening, Dec. 21, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville. She was born Nov. 12, 1928, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Bryant and Clara (Francisco) Beckwith. Billie was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class …

Donna J. (Ware) Coffinger, age 86, of Colon, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at Sturgis Hospital. Cremation will take place with a memorial service being planned for a later date. Schipper Funeral Home in Colon is assisting with arrangements.

Carol S. Weaver, 72, of Sturgis, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, in Sturgis, following a brief illness. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, with Pastor Roger Moyer officiating. Cremation will follow, with interment of cremains in the spring at Moorepark Cemetery. …

Scott Lee “Chacca” Middlehurst, age 53, of Mendon died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born in Three Rivers on May 9, 1963 the son of Terrence and Lorene (Boone) Middlehurst and was a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County. Scott worked briefly at Mid-American Electric in Middlebury, and later as a rural carrier …

Mary Irene Wahl, age 87, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at her home in Three Rivers, on Thursday, Dec. 15th, 2016. She was born in Three Rivers, the daughter of John and Cecil (Jones) Dailey, on May 18th, 1929. On July 12th, 1947, she married the love of her life, Harold Leroy Wahl, who preceded her in death in …