Samuel "PJ" Earl Brumfield, Jr.
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...
Elwin "Bud" Lynn Haigh
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...
Sharron June Detwiler
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,...
Carolyn Emma Breece
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...
Phil Summerville
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...
John Robert Krull
Dec 23, 2025
John Robert Krull, age 96, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, concluding a long life marked by service, hard work, and devotion to family.
Born on May 29, 1929, a son to Raymond and Florence (Wenzel) Krull, Sr. John came of age during a time that shaped a generation defined by perseverance and duty. In 1951,...
Joe Kopinski
Dec 18, 2025
Joseph Edward Kopinski, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on December 18, 2025, in Three Rivers, Michigan. He was born on May 19, 1953, in South Bend, Indiana a son to Joseph and Gertrude (Witucki) Kopinski.
Joe spent his early years in South Bend before later moving to the St. Joseph County, MI. On July...
Sandra Kay Daugherty
Dec 14, 2025
Sandra Kay Daugherty, age 71, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on December 14, 2025.
She was born on October 5, 1954, in Three Rivers, Michigan, the daughter of Donald Dean and Virginia Ann (Shrock) Bent. Sandra was a lifelong resident of the Three Rivers area and graduated from Three Rivers High School...
Dennis John Reames
Dec 10, 2025
Dennis John Reames, age 69, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. After an eleven–month battle with cancer, Dennis showed unwavering strength and courage.
Born on November 21, 1956, to Wardell "Bud" and Patricia "Pat" (Mayer) Reames in Three Rivers, Michigan, Dennis remained deeply rooted in the community...
Linda Louise Murray
Dec 10, 2025
Linda Louise Murray, age 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Portage, Michigan, on December 10, 2025.
Born on August 6, 1951, in Marcellus, Michigan, Linda was the beloved daughter of Lloyd and Florence (Bailey) Murray and the third of six children.
Linda graduated from Marcellus High School in 1969 and went on to...
Chuck Chrisman
Dec 9, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Elmer Chrisman, age 91, of Three Rivers, MI, passed away peacefully at his home on December 9, 2025. Born on May 8, 1934, in Three Rivers, Chuck was the son of Elmer and Ruth (Eash) Chrisman. He grew up in the community he loved, graduating with the Three Rivers High School Class of 1954.
Shortly...
Crystal Studabaker
Dec 8, 2025
Crystal Nicole Studabaker, age 42, of Colon, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, at Beacon Hospital in Kalamazoo.
Crystal was born in January 1983 in Shelby, Ohio, the beloved daughter of Perry and Donna Joe (Brown) Smith. She married the love of her life and perfect match, Lawrence "Larry" Studabaker, on September 30, 2023, in...
Nancy Lee Pankey
Dec 6, 2025
Nancy Lee Pankey, age 92, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at Birch Meadows Senior Care. She was born on September 18, 1933, in Pontiac, Michigan, the daughter of LeRoy and Edith (Wood) Krugjohann.
Nancy spent 50 years in Pontiac, where she dedicated much of her life to her work and raising...
Bob Crandell
Dec 3, 2025
Robert "Bob" Lee Crandell was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on March 17, 1938, and passed away on December 3, 2025 at the age of 87.
Bob spent his youth in Fremont, Michigan. A three-season varsity athlete at Fremont High School, he remained an avid sports fan throughout his life and a loyal, life-long friend to his special...
Jack Dean Eldridge, Jr
Nov 24, 2025
Jack Dean Eldridge, Jr., age 59, of Sturgis, Michigan, passed away on November 24, 2025, at Three Rivers Health Hospital. He was born October 19, 1966, in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of Jack and Ruby (Thomas) Eldridge, Sr.
Jack spent his early years in Michigan City and graduated from Michigan City Rogers High School with the...
Aiyanna Larie Lamere
Nov 23, 2025
Our precious daughter, Aiyanna Larie Lamere, was born sleeping on November 23, 2025, at Three Rivers Health Hospital. Though her time on earth was far too brief, she filled our hearts with a love deeper than words can express.
Aiyanna was the beloved daughter of Misae Cole and Derek Lamere. Her name, meaning Eternal Blossom in Native...
Marlene Ruth Myers
Nov 22, 2025
Marlene Ruth Myers, age 92, of Three Rivers, MI, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, at The Orchards in Three Rivers.
She was born on September 4, 1933, in Elkhart, Indiana, the daughter of Donald and Nellie (Yenna) James. Marlene was first married to Phillip Tinsley, and later, on May 18, 1991, she married the love...
Dave Rains
Nov 19, 2025
Charles David "Dave" Rains, age 72, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away on November 19, 2025, at his home in Three Rivers. Born on February 15, 1953, in White County, Arkansas, he was the son of Charles Emerson and Bonnie Jewel (Jones) Rains. Dave spent his early childhood in Arkansas before his family moved to Decatur, Michigan, where he...
Brad H Leavitt
Nov 12, 2025
Brad Hillyard Leavitt, age 72, passed away on November 12, 2025 around 11:00 PM in Three Rivers, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 14, 1952, to Von and LaRue (Hillyard) Leavitt in Las Vegas, Nevada, Brad spent his younger years in Southern California, where he developed a lasting love for the beach, surfing, swimming, and motorcycling....
Jaime Rodriguez, Sr.,
Oct 23, 2025
Jaime was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, on March 26, 1944, to Estevan and Esperanza Villanueva Rodriguez.
He grew up in La Isla del Encanto where he developed a strong work ethic and deep love for his family, and an unshakeable pride in his Puerto Rican roots. As a young teenager, he left Puerto Rico for New...
