Obituaries

Daniel Franklin Hart, age 81, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 28, 2014, at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville. He was born July 28, 1932, in Sturgis, a son of the late Cleo Ray and Florence Dorothy (Rumbaugh) Hart. Dan resided most of his life in the Sturgis area. On Sept. 1, 1954, he married Margaret Maurine …

Hung Dinh Dao, 52, of Constantine, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo following a three-month illness. He was born in Saigon, South Viet Nam on Jan. 1, 1962 the son of the late Huong Dinh Dao and Thin Thi Luong. He served in the South Viet Nam Military before coming to the United States in …

Joanna Long, 67, of White Pigeon, passed away at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 at Three Rivers Health. Ms. Long last worked at Wilson’s Family Restaurant, White Pigeon. She was a member of the Gospel Community Church. She was born April 6, 1946 to the late Cecil and Loni Bell (Combs) Williams in Hazard County, Ky. Survivors include four …

A new rose blooms in heaven Edna E. Esseltine, age 93, of Colon, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Edna was born Aug. 14, 1920, in Colon, a daughter of the late Earl E. and Grace (Ware) Hackenburg. Edna lived all her life in Colon graduating from Colon High …

Donald H. Smith, age 76, of Colon, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at his home. Don was born March 6, 1937, in Garrett, Ind., a son of the late Earl B. and Opal L. (Terhune) Smith. His early years were spent in Aurora, Ill., graduating from Moose Hart with the class of 1955. He then served in the U.S. …

Goldie M. Frohriep, age 99, of Sturgis, passed away early Friday morning, Jan. 24, 2014, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born Jan. 15, 1915, in Wabash County, Ind., a daughter of the late Carver and Etta (Thomas) Smith. Goldie resided in Sturgis since 1950, coming from Fort Wayne, Ind. The last few years of her life were …

Michael A. Myckowiak’s wish to be reunited with his wife, Phyllis, was finally granted on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014. He was born May 21, 1924, in Lowell, to Michael F. and Florence (Darby) Myckowiak. The family moved to Grand Rapids and he graduated from Grand Rapids Central High School in 1942. He attended Grand Rapids Junior College and graduated from …

Mary “Sue” Hensley, 65, of Bronson, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, at Bixby Hospital in Adrian. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson with Preacher Mark Roberts officiating. Interment will be at Snow Prairie Cemetery in Bethel Township at a later date. Visitation will be held from …

Mark Douglas Barnhart, age 50, of Three Rivers, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 6, 1963 in Three Rivers the son of Rolland L. and Joan G. (Bell) Barnhart. Mark graduated from Three Rivers High School. He was employed as a printer for Fonda and International …

Norman Roush, 81, of Grand Haven, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. Norm was born Aug. 1, 1932 to Harry and Louise (Gross) Roush in Benton Harbor. He married Mary Black on June 12, 1963. She preceded him in death. In his leisure time Norm enjoyed golfing, traveling and bowling with his buddies on his men’s league. Norm also enjoyed …