Norma Jean Puglia, age 87 of Three Rivers, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville. She was born near Sturgis, MI on March 27, 1933 the daughter of John and Edna (Bowman) Plucimski, and was a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County. She graduated from Sturgis High School. Norma was married to Donald Palmer on Jan. 25, 1950 in Sturgis. They were later divorced. She married Peter Milan Puglia on Aug. 6, 1978 in Three Rivers. Together they worked at the Hoffman Street Grocery, and later purchased Binando's Market on Eighth Street in Three Rivers. After a fire they established Puglia's Meat Market just outside of Three Rivers. Milan passed away on May 4, 2015. She enjoyed golfing, sewing, and companionship of her dog, Rocky. Norma is survived by two sons, David (Connie) Palmer and Larry (Jo) Palmer both of Centreville; step-children, Julie (Joe) DeGraf of Maryland and Chris Gonzalez of Lansing; four grandchildren, Steven (Haley) Palmer, Monica (Richard Shetler, Jr.) Palmer, Erin (Adam) Pianoski, and Brian (Shauna) Palmer; seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Joan Knachel; and step-son, Anthony Puglia. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has been conducted. A graveside memorial service will be 1:30 pm Saturday, Sep. 12, 2020 in Riverside Cemetery. It is suggested that memorial contributions be directed to Kindred Hospice, 1911 W. Centre Ave, Suite 1, Portage, MI 49024. Arrangements were handled by the Eickhoff Farrand Halverson Chapel of Three Rivers. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.efhchapel.com