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Janet Outman Davis

Janet Outman Davis

May 13, 2026

Janet Outman Davis, age 90, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, at Birch Meadows. She was born on April 26, 1936, in Constantine, Michigan, and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and steady love for her family and community.

Janet was a woman of grace and strength. She carried herself with warmth and dignity throughout...

Patricia Margaret Mary Balyeat

Patricia Margaret Mary Balyeat

Jun 11, 2026

Patricia Margaret Mary Balyeat, known to many as Pat, passed away June 11, 2026, in Wakarusa, Indiana, at the age of 87. She was born on January 1, 1939, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and lived a life marked by love, generosity, and devotion to her family and all who knew her.

Pat was a woman whose kindness was felt deeply by those...

Judith "Judy" Kay Bright

Judith "Judy" Kay Bright

Jun 10, 2026

Judy Kay Bright, 83, of Burr Oak, Michigan passed away peacefully to be with our Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born in Marion, Indiana on May 18, 1943 to Claude Goodpaster and Mary (Beadle) Cox. She married Richard D Bright on November 20, 1965 and later had 5 children.

Judy...

Sheryl S. Virgil

Sheryl S. Virgil

May 31, 2026

Sheryl Virgil, 65, of Mottville Township, Michigan, passed away on May 31, 2026, at Three Rivers Health, following a courageous two-year illness with cancer.

Sheryl was born in Elkhart, Indiana, to Mervin Roy and Mary Ellen (Chupp) Christner of Sturgis, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mike Virgil, in 2014, as well as her parents.

She is lovingly...

Laura Lee Mejeur

Laura Lee Mejeur

Apr 27, 2026

Laura Lee Mejeur (Reynolds), 61, of Marcellus Michigan, passed away on April 27th, 2026, at her home, following a courageous fight with her chronic illness.

Born on August 31st, 1964, in Wilmington Ohio, to Authur Reynolds Jr. and Betty Reynolds. She was raised in White Pigeon Michigan by her loving Grandparents, Arthur Reynolds and Dorthy Reynolds.

Laura attended White Pigeon Schools and...

Richard Ned Wordelman Jr.

Richard Ned Wordelman Jr.

Apr 24, 2026

Richard Ned Wordelman Jr., known to many simply as Richard, passed away on April 24, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at the age of 75.

Richard was born on September 30, 1950, in Three Rivers, Michigan, and he lived a life marked by devotion, hard work, and a deep love for the people and places that shaped him. He was a true...

Billie Ruth Shank

Billie Ruth Shank

Apr 6, 2026



Billie Ruth Shank, age 80, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, following an extended illness. She was born on September 4, 1945, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of John A. and Billie R. Erdmann.

On September 7, 1963, Billie married Donald Allen Shank, and together they shared a loving and devoted marriage of...

Karen Sue Schmidt

Karen Sue Schmidt

Mar 18, 2026

Karen Sue Schmidt, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, passed away on March 18, 2026 with family by her side at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan., in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born on November 5, 1965, in Sturgis, Michigan, Karen was a beacon of joy and strength throughout her 60 years.

Karen's attended White Pigeon High School and graduated in the class...

Brenda Lee Hall Jewell

Brenda Lee Hall Jewell

Mar 15, 2026

Brenda Lee Hall Jewell, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, in White Pigeon. Born on November 22, 1959, in South Bend, IN, Brenda's life was a vibrant tapestry woven with love, family, and a deep appreciation for her cultural heritage.

Brenda's early life was marked by her remarkable athleticism. A standout track star at Clay High School, she set a...

Ruth Ann Busz

Ruth Ann Busz

Mar 11, 2026

Ruth Ann Busz, a beacon of love and joy, passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on October 11, 1940, in Constantine, MI, Ruth's life was a tapestry of strong family bonds, enduring friendships, and a zest for life that touched everyone she knew. 

Ruth's journey began as the daughter of William and Ruth Stoddard. Her...

Julia Maxine Bontrager

Julia Maxine Bontrager

Feb 22, 2026

Julia Maxine Bontrager, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, at the age of 86 in Port Charlotte, Florida. Born on February 5, 1940, in South Bend, Indiana, Julia's led a life of cherished moments and enduring relationships.

Julia's journey began as the beloved daughter of her South Bend community, where her early years were...

Kathryn Diane Kistler

Kathryn Diane Kistler

Feb 16, 2026

Kathryn “Kathy” Diane Kistler, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born June 11, 1943, in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, Kathy was the daughter of Gudrun and Oscar Fladmark. She later married her high school sweetheart, David Kistler, Sr., with whom she shared 66 years of marriage.

Kathy was the proud mother of three sons:...

David Anthony Thomas

David Anthony Thomas

Feb 7, 2026

David Anthony Thomas of Union, Michigan (formerly of Findlay, Ohio), age 72, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born to William and Dorothy (Anthony) Thomas on December 5, 1953, in Findlay, OH.

Dave was born the youngest of two children. He graduated from Findlay High School in 1972 and retired from the railroad. Dave was married to his...

Don Allen Connelly

Don Allen Connelly

Nov 24, 2025

Don Allen Connelly of White Pigeon, Michigan entered his eternal rest on Monday, November 24, 2025, Born January 10, 1936, he passed at his winter home in Lake Wales, Florida. Don was 89 years old.

Don worked for the paper mill in White Pigeon for over 40 years, priding himself in his work ethic, rarely taking a day off in his...

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