Obituary Listing

Apr 19, 2026

Raymond "Ray" Earl Payne, 46, of Osceola, Indiana, passed away at his home on April 19, 2026.

He was born on August 2, 1979, in Michigan City, Indiana, to August and Evelyn (Becker) Payne, Sr. Ray spent his early childhood in Three Oaks, Michigan, before moving to Tennessee, where he graduated from Bradley Central High School in Cleveland, Tennessee. He remained...

Apr 12, 2026

Celeste Noreen McWatters passed away peacefully at her home on April 12, 2026, at just 12 days old. She was born on March 31, 2026, the beloved daughter of Lacey McWatters and Lonnie Williams, III.

Though her time here was brief, Celeste left a lasting imprint on the hearts of all who knew and loved her. She was a beautiful baby...

Apr 5, 2026

Tina Marianna Roberts, age 37, of Sturgis, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on April 5, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded by those who loved her.

She was born on April 6, 1988, in Tacoma, Washington, to Gregory Roberts and Maria Gutierrez. Tina graduated from Sturgis High School with the Class of 2006. Following graduation, she spent several years...

Apr 4, 2026

Doreen Lucille Benjamin, age 74, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on April 4, 2026, after a courageous six-year battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

She was born on December 28, 1951, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Dora Lucille Williams.

Doreen was known for her vibrant spirit and love of life. She could often...

Mar 26, 2026

Larry Dale Williams, age 87, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, in Elkhart, Indiana.

He was born on January 29, 1939, in Miami, Oklahoma, the son of Lee and Letha (Rhodes) Williams.

In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place.

Ray Funeral Services, 305 Rock River Avenue, Three Rivers, Michigan, has been entrusted with his care.

Family and friends...

Mar 19, 2026

Michael Lee Gale, age 75, of Mendon, Michigan, passed away at his home surrounded by his wife and loved ones on March 19, 2026.

He was born on January 16, 1951, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Norman and Palarena (Salvaggio) Gale. 

Mike spent his early years in Kalamazoo before moving to Florida, where he lived for 15 years. He later returned...

Mar 16, 2026

Gary Louis Johnson, age 76, of Allegan, Michigan, passed away on March 16, 2026, at Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Gary was born on October 22, 1949, in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Clair and Norma (Sweet) Johnson. On October 12, 1972, he married the love of his life, Shirley Alsip, in Saugatuck, Michigan. Together they built a life centered...

Mar 15, 2026

Don Gary Meixner, age 83, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on March 15, 2026.

He was born on June 25, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of William and Anna (Medley) Meixner. Don graduated from Inland Lakes High School with the Class of 1960. In his younger years, he lived on the east side of Michigan,...

Mar 14, 2026

Paul Weston Fries, 67, of Vine Grove, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at Beacon at Three Rivers Health in Three Rivers, Michigan, surrounded by his beloved family while visiting them in Three Rivers.

Paul was born February 21, 1959, in Elgin, Illinois, a son to Robert Gustav and Waltraut (Kullmann) Fries. He spent his early childhood in Carpentersville,...

Mar 9, 2026

Larry Allen Gose, age 72, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away at his home on March 9, 2026.

He was born on March 6, 1954, in Germany, when his father was serving in the military. Larry returned to the United States with his parents in 1956. He grew up in Newark, Ohio, and graduated with the Class of 1972.

Following high school,...

Feb 28, 2026

James Robert Butz, age 94, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at The Orchards of Three Rivers.

He was born on February 27, 1932, in Appenzell, PA, the son of James and Elizabeth (Easton) Butz. On February 17, 1955, he married the love of his life, Doris J. VanTeglen, in Lyndhurst, NJ. Together they built a life...

Feb 19, 2026

James Charles Mais, age 43, of Marcellus, Michigan, passed away at his home on February 19, 2026, following an unexpected diagnosis of stage 4 colon cancer.

James was born on August 16, 1982, in Bloomington, Indiana, to Dale and Ellen (Barrell) Mais. At the age of one, his family moved to South Carolina for his father’s work. It was there, along...

Feb 18, 2026

At age 83 he passed away peacefully in his home on February 18th, 2026, in Marcellus, MI. He was born February 5th,1943, in Detroit, the son of Victor and Octavia (Venticinque) Halferty.

 Hobart grew up in Pontiac where he met Nancy before moving to Flowerfield Twp., where he created a home for himself and his family and chose to stay all...

Feb 12, 2026

Robert Peter Meindertsma, born February 14, 1935 age 90 went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, February 12, 2026. 

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Jeanne Marie Meindertsma whom he was married to for 57 years; his parents John and Catherine Meindertsma; siblings Larry (Audrey) Meindertsma, Richard (Phyllis) Meindertsma; grandson Owen Senior; sister-in-law Linda Deising; and nephew Raymond...

Jan 28, 2026

Robert “Bob” Joseph Wolfe, age 65, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on January 28, 2026.Bob was born on August 8, 1960, in Rushville, Indiana, a son of George Robert Wolfe and Carole (Hemenway) Wolfe. He spent his toddler years in Rushville before moving to Three Rivers, Michigan, where he would make his lifelong home.Bob was...

Jan 14, 2026

Samuel “PJ” Earl Brumfield, Jr., age 41, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away on January 14, 2026, at The Orchards in Three Rivers.

PJ was born on September 6, 1984, in Niles, Michigan, the son of Samuel Earl Brumfield, Sr. and Darinda (Reese Tolbert) Brumfield. He spent his early childhood in Cass County before moving to South Bend, Indiana. Later, he...

Jan 13, 2026

Elwin “Bud” Lynn Haigh, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 13, 2026, at his home in Three Rivers, Michigan.

Bud was born on December 7, 1944, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Elwin John Haigh and Rhoda (Alley) Haigh. He was raised in Manchester, Iowa, before he moved to South West Michigan where he attended Vicksburg...

Jan 12, 2026

Sharon June Detwiler, age 86, passed away on January 12, 2026, at Three Rivers Health Hospital.

She was born on June 13, 1939, in Decatur, Michigan, the daughter of Chester "Chet" and Dorothy (Adams) Smith. In the late 1950s, Sharon married Stanley Detwiler.

Sharon devoted 47 years of service to the United States Postal Service,...

Jan 10, 2026

Carolyn Emma Breece, age 94, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away peacefully at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers.

She was born on July 6, 1931, in Three Rivers, Michigan, the daughter of Olin Raymond and Elivo Heath (Clark) Reames. Carolyn was a lifelong resident of the Three Rivers area. In March of 1948, she married...

Dec 27, 2025

Phillip "Phil" Summerville, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Three Rivers, Michigan, on December 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Phil was born on December 28, 1956, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Darlene (Summerville) Lard. William M. Lard lovingly served as his father figure and played an important role in shaping the man Phil became. Phil...