HARBERT– Evelyn P. Edinger, 86, of Harbert, Michigan died Sunday afternoon, March 25, 2012, at her home with her loving family by her side. Eve was born July 1, 1925 to Harry and Edna (Lord) Perkins in Sanford, Maine. She earned her RN degree and was employed by Mass General Hospital in Boston. She proudly served her country in the US Air Force, attaining the rank of Major. On November 21, 1957 she married Robert Lynn Edinger at the Altus Oklahoma Air Force Base. Eve and Bob spent their first…

Three Oaks – Tecla Kaiser, 91, of Riveridge Manor, Niles, Michigan and formerly of Three Oaks, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 16, 2012 at Lakeland Community Hospital in Niles, Michigan. Tecla was born March 11, 1921 in Brazil to Albert and Olga (Casser) Jung. She married Rudi Kaiser and they moved to the United States where they made their home. Rudi preceded her in death on February 5, 1965. Tecla was employed as a seamstress at the former Gerber Babywear in Three Oaks and…

Sawyer – Christy “Chris” Rigoni of Sawyer, Michigan left to join his wife, Olga in Heaven on March 2, 2012. Chris born February 12, 1919, the only son of Antonio and Paulina (Stella) Rigoni, in Bessemer located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. He received the name Christian at his baptism. Over the years his named changed several times and ended up as Christy. As a child he enjoyed pick up games of all sports. Growing up during the Depression, he spent lots of time hunting rabbits and partridges and also fishing…

New Buffalo – Gladys Guhl, 103, formerly of New Buffalo, Michigan died Wednesday night, February 29, 2012 at Kelli’s Cozy Care in Galien. Gladys was born January 25, 1909 at her family’s home in New Buffalo to William and Katherine (Vader) Guhl. She was the first young woman to become Miss New Buffalo in 1926, representing her community in the Miss Blossomtime Pageant. After graduating from New Buffalo High School, Gladys attended South Bend Business College. She worked as a secretary until the stock market crash of 1929. Gladys enrolled…

New Buffalo – Sharon Hamann, 62, of New Buffalo, Michigan died Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at her home. Sharon was born December 5, 1949, along with her twin sister Susan, in Michigan City, IN to John and Viola (Hejda) Semenic. Following her graduation from River Valley High School in 1968, Sharon married Gerald Price and they shared 20 years together. Sharon’s life was again blessed when she met and married Stephen Hamann, on June 29, 1996. Sharon enjoyed sharing the word of God with anyone she met. She was a…

Galien – Florence Zbacnik, 91, formerly of Baroda, Michigan and Galien, Michigan died Tuesday morning, January 31, 2012 at Royalton Manor, St. Joseph, Michigan. Florence was born May 21, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois to Andrew and Antoinette (Bienias) Szczech. She attended Business School after graduating from high school . On April 24, 1957 she married Joseph T. Zbacnik. He preceded her in death on November 5, 1993. Florence and Joseph raised their two sons in Galien, Michigan where Florence worked at the O’Malley Clinic. She was a member of St.…

MaryJane Clara Carlson, 83, of New Buffalo, Michigan died Sunday afternoon, January 29, 2012 at West Woods of Niles. MaryJane was born January 31, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to Clarence and Marie (Freislinger) O’Grady. After graduating from high school, she continued her education at Secretarial School. MaryJane was a woman who kept busy at work and volunteering. She was employed as a telephone operator in New Buffalo for many years and during some of those years she also drove school bus. She raised her family in New Buffalo and was…

George H. Swanson, 70, of Three Oaks, Michigan went to be with his Lord, January 11, 2012, at his home. George was born May 19, 1941, in Elmhurst, IL to Arthur and Alice Swanson and graduated from Three Oaks High School in 1959. He attended Concordia College and Elmhurst College. George worked for TWA and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. After moving back to the Three Oaks area he participated in Music in the Park,  Harbor Arts, TWA Windy City Retirees, and was president of the Berrien County Association of Churches.…

Buchanan – Shirley “Lee” Bradley, 81, of Buchanan, Michigan died Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Lakeland Community Hospital, Niles. Shirley May was born May 20, 1930 in Alhambra, CA to Harold and Verle Emma (Stafford) Hinchy. On February 14, 1950 she married Roland Bradley in Osceola, IN, he preceded her in death on January 3, 2011. Lee’s life work was caring for her family, and she loved every moment with them. She was talented in the arts; playing the guitar and piano, singing, publishing children’s stories and poetry. Lee enjoyed…

Galien – Thomas Longfellow, age 77, of Galien, Michigan died unexpectedly Thursday morning, January 5, 2012 at his home. Tom was born May 8, 1934, in Galien to the late Lena (Miller) and Howard Longfellow. He graduated from Galien High School in 1952. Tom served his country stateside in the US Army. On August 10, 1957, he married Pauline Freehling. For over 35 years, Tom worked as a casting inspector for Bosch in St. Joe, Michigan, retiring in 1996. He cherished every moment he spent with his family. For 37…