Obituaries

John Charles Matazel, age 87, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 6, 1936 in Chicago, the son of John and Mary (Hynek) Matazel. John served his country in the United States Army at Sandia Base in Albuquerque, NM. He later worked as a printer for …

Barbara Ann Dillon, age 80, of Schoolcraft, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. Barb was born on April 26, 1943, in Goshen, a daughter to the late Lloyd and Marie (Burkholder) Holderman. Barb was a graduate of Colon High School with the class of 1961. She then worked as a dental technician for …

Jane Marie Trine, age 85, of Burr Oak passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Thurston Woods Village. Jane was born on July 6, 1938, in Matteson Township, a daughter to the late Andy and Mona (Dingman) Westendorf. Jane was a graduate of Colon High School with the class of 1957. On July 13, 1958, Jane married her husband …

Debra Ann Fair, age 67, of Centreville, passed away Sunday morning, January 14, 2024 at her home following a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born June 22, 1956 in Charlotte, Michigan daughter of the late Alvin E. and Bessie (Rugg) Fair. Debra resided most of her life in the Centreville area, and was a graduate of Three Rivers …

Jamie Lee Conley, age 42, of Three Rivers, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at his home. He was born December 7, 1981 in Sturgis, a son to Kendall Kerschner and Laurie Smith. Jamie was married to Rachel Wiseman and this marriage ended in divorce. He had been employed by Morgan Olson in Sturgis, and was a welder, …

Janis Marie Jones, age 85, of Constantine, passed away Monday January 15, 2024 at Birch Meadows Senior Care in Three Rivers. She was born July 31, 1938 in White Pigeon, a daughter of Louis O. and Vinette E. (Olson) Krull. Janis graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1956 where she was a cheerleader and member of many clubs and …

Todd Raymond Zimont concluded his short, brave battle with cancer early Saturday morning, January 13, 2024, with his wife and two daughters by his side. Todd was born May 14, 1960 in Kalamazoo. He was a 1978 graduate of Constantine High School and attended Western Michigan University, Glen Oaks Community College, and earned his Vet.Tech degree from Brown Mackie College. …

Marla Darlene Warner, age 56, of Three Rivers, died Thursday, January 11, 2024 in Three Rivers.  She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on February 28, 1967 the daughter of the late Claude W. and Rosemary E. (Clay) Wiles. She attended Terre Haute Schools and later earned her GED. Marla has been a resident of Three Rivers since 1985. She …

Robert Lavon Kime, age 94, of Burr Oak, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 11, 2024 at Sparrow House Senior Living in Sturgis. He was born May 23, 1929 in Sturgis, the only child of the late Harry and Helen (Hearld) Kime. Bob was a lifelong resident of the Burr Oak and Sturgis area. He married Betty Schrock. She preceded him …

Ricky L. Bolender, age 70, of Centreville, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was born October 7, 1953 at Three Rivers Hospital, a son of Paul and Betty (Schrader) Bolender. He graduated from Centreville High School. During high school Rick worked as a gas station attendant for the old Shell gas station, downtown Centreville, and …