Obituaries

Jerilyn “Jeri” Kay (Fennell) Phillips, age 78, of Howe, IN, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the Life Care Center of LaGrange. She was born on June 20, 1945, in Sturgis, the daughter of Earl Jacob Fennell and Marie Minnie (Alleshouse) Fennell. Jeri married Walter L. McCann and from this marriage her sons, Kerry, Tim, and Todd were …

LaVerne Sylvester Webster, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 28, 1941 in Battle Creek, the son of Rena Webster. LaVerne worked as a machine repairman at Hydra-Matic, later American Axle & Manufacturing. He was an active member of Three Rivers Bible Church who …

Juniper Bea Northrop, daughter of Caleb and Chloe (Johnson) Northrop of Sturgis, was called to her heavenly home Saturday morning July 22, 2023 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, Indiana. She is survived by her parents; grandparents: David and Laurel Northrop of Sturgis and Larry and Melissa Johnson of Marion; great grandparents: Sandra McCurry of Sturgis, Juanita Johnson of Marion, …

Shelby Slone, age 82, of Mendon, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Medilodge in Portage. He was born July 12, 1941 in Inez, Kentucky, a son to Ernest and Vivian (Stepp) Slone. Shelby married his wife, Judy in Goshen, Indiana on August 5, 1967. He has resided for the last 40+ years in Mendon, moving from Three Rivers. …

David Jay Eggleston Sr., age 89, of Three Rivers, passed away at his home in Three Rivers on Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was born November 18, 1933 a son to Frank and Nellie (White) Eggleston in Marcellus. David married Janet Rhodes on August 22, 1953 in Angola, Indiana. He resided in the Three Rivers area for the last 65+years …

Bradley John VandenAkker passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 14, 2023. Brad was born January 3rd 1981 to Lisa J VandenAkker. He grew up in Schoolcraft, where he also graduated from Schoolcraft Community Schools in 2000. He enjoyed creating art, but his passion was in athletics, playing football, basketball, baseball, and running track & field. He was …

Evelyn Ruth Hollenbeck, age 85, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at her home. She was born June 2, 1938 in Nottawa Township, the daughter of Earl and Lois St. Clair, and survived polio at the age of 8. Evelyn worked for a short time with Goodwill Industries. Her companion was a cat named Charlie, who provided …

Ryan Kokx, age 50, of Three Rivers, passed away at Ascension Borgess Hospital on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Grand Rapids on April 19, 1973, the son of Jerome ‘Jerry’ and Mary (Schenk) Kokx. He was a graduate of Wyoming Park High School and eventually made Three Rivers his home. …

Frances Arlene Snyder, age 88, of Vicksburg, died Friday, July 14, 2023 at Stone Ridge AFC near Bellvue, Michigan. She was born in Kalamazoo on July 19, 1934 the daughter of Bliss and M. Arlene (Moore) Sherman and was a lifetime resident of the area. She graduated from Vicksburg High School with the Class of 1952. Frances was married to …

Elwin Noah LeFevre was born November 7, 1930 to Noah H and Esther K (Landis) LeFevre in the family home on Freeport Road in Sterling, Illinois.  He attended grade school at the East Science Ridge School on Holly Road, a half mile from home and graduated from Sterling Township High School in 1948.  He spent one year working on the …