Obituaries

Patricia L. Jackson, 85, of Zeeland, and formerly of White Pigeon, died Dec. 25, 2013, at Baypointe Oakcrest Senior Living Community in Holland, following an extended illness. She was born March 13, 1928, in Boyd County Ky., a daughter Roy and Belva (Sloane) Edmond. She had been a resident of Zeeland since 2010, coming from White Pigeon. On Dec. 31, 1948, she married …

LeRoy Noble Larson, age 82, of Clayton, and formerly of Mio and Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital in Ypsilanti. LeRoy was born Feb. 5, 1931, in Washington, Mich., to Robert and Nona (Granseth) Larson. He was raised in Romeo. LeRoy served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked for …

Nedra L. Miller, of Topeka, Ind., passed away Dec. 23, 2013, at the age of 88. She was born April 3, 1925 in Ligonier, Ind. On Aug. 30, 1952 she married Walter “Ray” Miller. He preceded her in death Oct. 6, 2003. She is survived by two daughters, Connie (Dave) Palmer of Centreville and Patty (Bryce) Elkins of Columbia City, …

Vera T. Armstrong, 91, of Plainwell, died Dec. 20, 2013 at the Stanford Lodge, Plainwell. She was born Jan. 16, 1922, the daughter of George and Neva (Romig) Fisher. A time to gather with the family while sharing food and refreshments will begin at noon on Monday, Dec. 23 followed by a service at 2 p.m. at the Life Story …

Ethel Mae Ruggles, age 92, of Constantine, passed away December 21st, 2013 at her home. She was born in Constantine, on September 26, 1921, a daughter of Sam and Hazel (Rangler) Whitmore. Ethel graduated from Constantine High School in 1939. On January 26, 1946 Ethel married Harold A. Ruggles in Constantine. She worked as a secretary at Constantine Creamery and …

John Edward Dudd, age 83, of Three Rivers, passed away on December 20, 2013 surrounded by loving family. He was born May 6, 1930 in Three Rivers, the second son of Clarence Merton Dudd and Lillian Ruth (Shafer) Dudd. His early boyhood was spent on their farm on Corey Lake in Fabius Township as well as in Three Rivers. His …

Thomas Rissman, 66, of Bronson, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at St. Mary of Assumption Church in Bronson, with Pastor Terry Siler and Steven Ivaska officiating. Interment will follow at Bronson Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. …

Janette Rose, 81, of White Pigeon, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, at home following an extended illness. She was born June 26, 1932, in Booneville, Ky., a daughter of Scott W. and Beitha (Comb) Bishop. On Dec. 26, 1953, she married Irvin D. Rose in Three Rivers. He died Nov. 9, 1994. She had lived in the White Pigeon area since …

Mark Allen Oliver I of Sturgis passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at the age of 52, on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013. He was born April 12, 1961, in Chicago Heights, Ill., son of Joe and Patricia (Caruso) Oliver. Mark had resided in Sturgis since 1987. He grew up in Illinois. On Nov. 27, 1991, he married Tammy Sue Chiddister. …

Thelma Foghino, 101, passed away early Tuesday morning, Dec. 17, 2013 at Clare Bridge of Portage. She was born on Aug. 8, 1912 in Three Rivers, the daughter of the late Chester and Lillian (Bent) Howard and spent most of her life in Three Rivers. On July 30, 1932, she was united in marriage to Charles W. Foghino. Thelma worked …