Obituaries

Longtime local pharmacist, Charles “Paul” Gadson, passed away April 18, 2012, at 11:35 p.m. in Mason Health and Rehabilitation in Warsaw, Ind. Paul was born March 12, 1927, in White Pigeon, to Charles and Hattie (Schmidt) Gadson. On May 28, 1949, Paul was united in marriage to Ruth Pendleton in White Pigeon. Paul fought for our freedom in the Navy during both …

Josephine A. Logan, 85, passed away on May 2, 2012 in Adrian at the home of friends Larry and Becky LaVoy, under the care of Hospice of Lenawee. Josephine was born in Three Rivers on Dec. 11, 1926 to Joseph and Alba Terman. In 1965 she married John Logan, who preceded her in death. Josephine “Bella” moved to Adrian in …

Adeline Josephine Corrigan, age 90, of Three Rivers, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Feb. 13, 1922 in South Bend, IN. the daughter of Casimir and Mary(Borlik)Pinkowski. Adeline has been a long time resident of this area. She was a member and formerly …

Judith Ann Gross, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully after a year-long courageous battle with cancer Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at home.  She was born April 3, 1945, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Ertis J. and Clara A. (Reading) Poorman.  On Feb. 21, 1976, she married Donald F. Gross in Sturgis. He preceded her in death March …

Alberta M. White, age 66, of Sturgis, died Friday morning, April 21, 2006, at the Fairview Living Centre in Centreville.  Dale W. White, age 64, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 1, 2012, at his home.  In accordance with their wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service celebrating the lives of Dale and Alberta White and burial …

William Henry “Hank” Grindel, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Riverview Manor in Three Rivers. Hank was born on October 25, 1939 the son of Odie Victor and Mamie Fredericka (Dietrich) Grindel. Hank attended high school in Dowagiac, MI. During that time, he worked on the family farm and also at …

Elaine A. Groebner, age 79, of Jones, passed away at Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 at the Bowman House in Three RIvers. She was born in Elgin, IL on October 11, 1932,  a daughter of Paul and Elona (Weise) Knuth. Elaine graduated from Dundee High School in 1950. One June 9, 1951 she married Henry Groebner in Dundee, IL. He preceded …

Charles Allen Wooten, age 35, of Sturgis, Michigan passed away unexpectedly early Monday afternoon at his home. He was born February 20, 1977 in Circleville, Ohio a son of Charles V. and Sandra (Stahl) Wooten. Chuck was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1995. For the past 10 years he had …

Dorothy V. Jackson, age 92, of Three Rivers, went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2012 at her home with her loving family by her side. Dorothy was born on the family farm on Buckhorn Road on Dec. 31, 1919 the daughter of Orville and Myrtle (Gentzler) King. She attended a one-room school on Heimbach Road through the …

John Burger, 55, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday morning, May 7, 2012, at his home. He was born May 20, 1956, in Kalamazoo, a son of the late Charlie Jr. and Agnes (Falbe) Burger. John was a veteran of the United States Army, serving three years from 1975-78, and then served more than 10 years in the National Guard. …