Obituaries

Brenda Kay Aikin, age 56, of Constantine, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 at Sturgis Hospital. She was born in Elkhart, IN on February 16, 1958, a daughter of LaVern and Patricia (Geary)  Aikin. Brenda was enrolled in the day program at Adopt in Sturgis.  She enjoyed going bowling, competing in Special Olympics, coloring, writing, and story-telling. Brenda is …

Robert Thomas Dodd, age 90, of Greenville, formerly of Constantine, passed away on Tuesday, January 6th, at Bishop Hills Elder Care Community, Rockford.  Robert was born in St. Joseph, MI on October 17, 1924, a son of Archie and Lena (Alkins) Dodd.  On May 22, 1954, he married Phyllis Jean (Conkright) Dodd at Messiah Lutheran Church in Constantine. Robert graduated …

Pauline D. Jones, 90, of Constantine, Mich., died Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville. Visitation will be held 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the Eickhoff, Farrand, Halverson Chapel in Three Rivers, Mich., where services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Constantine Township Cemetery. Donations may be directed to …

Barry Kirk, 58, of Marcellus, St. Joseph County, passed away to be with his Lord on Jan. 2, 2015 after congestive heart problems over the past few years. We know that he is now in peace. Barry was a career employee at Armstrong International in Three Rivers and appreciated the years of employment they provided to him. He was an …

Anthony T. Biello, 60, of Mottville, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at his home, following an extended illness. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. January 6, 2015 at Mottville Township Cemetery. A reception for family and friends will be held 2-4 p.m. Tuesday at Constantine American Legion post. Arrangements are by Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.

Beverly Janet Withers, age 87, of Kalamazoo passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Crystal Woods Assisted Living. Beverly was born in Sturgis, MI on July 4, 1927 the daughter of Earl and Edna(Martin)Light. Beverly was a long time resident of Three Rivers where she participated and donated much of her time to community and church events. She was …

Virginia J Rumzie, age 65, of Centreville, passed away Friday, January 2nd, 2015 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. She was born in Brookville, PA February 1, 1949, a daughter of Earl and Virginia (Silvis) Kahnell. Virginia graduated from Titusville High School, PA in 1967. She served in the US Army from 1968 to 1969. On March 12, 1982 she married …

Kenneth Leroy Jungjohan, age 86, of Mendon died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 following a long illness. He was born in Davenport, IA on Dec. 15, 1928 the son of William H. and Myrtle U. (Frazer) Jungjohan. Ken came to Michigan in 1946 from Rock Island, IL. He was married to Phyllis Anderson on July 15, 1950 in Mendon. Ken worked …

Tisha M. Durbin, age 38, of Marcellus, MI passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 2, 2015 at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI She was born May 8, 1976 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Arthur Quinn and Kathy Sue (Schmidtendorff) Durbin. She enjoyed reading, writing and music. She was adventurous and enjoyed traveling. Tisha had a very kind heart, was giving and …

Karl Allen Stevens, 69, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014, at home, after a long battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 1, 1945 to the late John and Virginia (Smith) Stevens in Three Rivers. Karl married Karleen Philips on Nov. 25, 1967. He was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather and brother. Karl graduated from …