Obituaries

Dale Henry Harper, Sr. age 77, of Three Rivers, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at his home. He was born in Kalamazoo, the son of Harry and Eleanor (Hansen) Harper. Dale had a passion for automobiles and motorcycles. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially spending time with his kids and grandkids. He was also known for being …

Brynlie Sawyer Tilford, passed away peacefully in the arms of her parents on December 17, 2016, a day after she was born. For the short time she was here Brynlie was loved deeply and told so on countless times. She is survived by her parents, Zach Tilford and Rebecca Canales, and a large extended family. Visitation will be held on …

Ray Wooster, age 77, of White Pigeon, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at his home. He was born in Mongo, Indiana, October 16, 1939, a son of James Henry and Gladys (Decker) Wooster. Ray attended Orland High School and Plainwell College where he studied drafting. On November 25, 1961 Ray married Charlene Arnett in Orland, IN. Charlene preceded him …

Arthur Wayne Bowman, age 68, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, Jan. 2, 2017, at his home. He was born July 4, 1948, in Sturgis, a son of the late Virgil E. and Pauline (Dunham) Bowman. Arthur was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1967. In his senior year, he …

Harley Reigle, age 14, passed away Monday, January 2, 2016. She was born June 25, 2002 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Randy and Sara S. (Humphrey) Reigle who survive. Harley was a freshman at Marcellus High School. She played trumpet in the band and enjoyed playing guitar. She had many friends and enjoyed hanging out with them. Art was …

Janet Marie Hite, 71, of White Pigeon, died on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, at her home. She was born Feb. 14, 1945, in Elkhart County, Ind., the daughter of Mervin and Ruth (Andrews) Schieber. She was employed as a supervisor for Ventline in Bristol, Ind., for 40 years and retired in 2009. She was employed part time at America’s Best …

Dale D. Anderson, 75, of White Pigeon, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich., following a short illness. He was born April 10, 1941, in Bedford, Iowa, the son of Carl and Lois (Kimpton) Anderson. He was a resident of White Pigeon for the past 28 years, coming from Grass Lake, Mich. He was …

Alan E. Batten, age 61, of Mendon, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 at the Battle Creek Veterans Administration Hospital following a long illness. He was born in Three Rivers on March 16, 1955 the son of Norman Eugene and Dorothy O. (Boyce) Batten and was a lifetime resident of Mendon. He graduated from Mendon High School with the Class of …

Karl K Miller, age 48, of Centreville, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers on February 19, 1968, a son of Paul and Jean (Bartlett) Miller, Jr. Karl graduated from Centreville High School in 1986. On October 25, 2003, he married Karen Viers in Three Rivers. He previously worked for Crocker Limited …

Joyce C. Richardson, age 67, of White Pigeon, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, at her home following a long illness. She was born in Benton Harbor on April 11, 1949, the daughter of Theodore and Virginia (Barker) Owca. She graduated from St. Joseph High School with the class of 1967. She was married to Adrian Richardson on Sept. 30, 1967, …