Obituaries

Ella Ruth Kelley, age 88, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville. She was born May 18, 1924, in LaGrange, Ind., a daughter of the late Willis and Minnie (Wierich) Stahl. Ruth resided in the LaGrange and Sturgis area nearly her whole life and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with …

Alice’s life began on Feb. 12, 1954, in Chicago, a daughter of Donald M. and Mary Jane (Stockwell) Symonds Sr. She was a gifted and extreme artist, starting with attending classes at the age of 11 or 12 at the Chicago Art Institute. She was a gifted seamstress, making clothes for her children, herself and her family. Alice used her …

John Warner Minor Jr., 61, of Burr Oak, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. A graveside service will be held on at 1 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2013, at Burr Oak Cemetery in Burr Oak Township. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. John was born Aug. 6, …

Douglas Walter Brundige, age 76, of Three Rivers passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2013 at Three Rivers Health. Doug was born in Three Rivers, MI on August 31, 1936 the son of Howard W. and Dorothy(Walters)Brundige. Doug was resident of the Three Rivers Community, graduated from TRHS class of 1954, a businessman and property owner, and spent his lifetime …

Larry Joe Myers, 69, of Three Rivers, passed away at his home in Whetmore. Mr. Myers was born April 19, 1943 to Harry and Mary Ruth Myers in Sturgis. Larry graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1961. He retired from General Motors and enjoyed many hobbies including, fishing, hunting, bowling, golfing and the outdoors. He was a member of …

Don Westphal, 89, passed away April 13, 2013 at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. Don was born on Aug. 18, 1923 and married Martha (Seward) Westphal on Aug. 14, 1948. Don owned Westphal’s Farm Equipment from 1955 until retiring in 1985. He loved bowling and fishing with friends. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Martha; two …

Jessica Lyn Feister, age 30, of Sturgis, passed away early Sunday morning, April 14, 2013, at Sturgis Hospital. She was born Oct. 1, 1982, in West Palm Beach, Fla., a daughter of Kenneth and Connie (Persing) Feister. Jessica resided in Sturgis since 1997, coming from Florida. For the past seven years, she had been employed by Walmart in Sturgis. Jessica …

Ellen Mae “Ellie” Elzinga, age 85, of Centreville, died Monday, April 8, 2013 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville where she had been a patient for two months. Ellie was born in Banks, MI and was the daughter of George M. and Ruth (Rubert) Elzinga. She was a graduate of Ellsworth High School in Antrim County, MI. Ellie worked …

William “Bill” Marvin Keith, age 60, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on April 30, 1952 in Three Rivers, MI the son of William and Myrtle Keith. Bill was a lifetime resident of Three Rivers. He also served his country in the U.S. Navy until his honorable …

Jean P. Zellner, age 88, born November 28, 1924 passed away peacefully at White Oaks Assisted Living Facility, of Lawton, MI. on Thursday, April 11, 2013 surrounded by her family and friends. Jean graduated from Indiana High School in 1944 and Allegheny General Hospital School of Nursing in 1947. She worked as a registered nurse for many years and most …