Date of Death: November 9, 2026
Service Details
In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted; no services are planned.
Obituary Notice
Carole Jean (Theis) Stickney, 84, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026 at The Orchards at Three Rivers.
She was born May 18, 1942 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of William and Eva (Daugherty) Theis, and graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School with the Class of 1960.
On August 6, 1960 she married her forever soulmate, Art Stickney.
Carole had a wonderful sense of humor. She loved shopping and looking glamorous, as well as working around her house and remodeling.
Remaining to cherish her memory are two daughters, Gina Marie Hoyt and Teri Lee Bambrick (Bill); three grandchildren, Shauna Hoyt, Brittany Bambrick, and Colbey Hoyt; four great-grandchildren, Mack Meyer, Anson Meyer, Rose Carr, and Kiara Hoyt; two nephews, Ron Shedore and Fred Chopp; one sister, Lori Adler (Bob); friends, neighbors, and special friend Sandy Hatter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Theis and Eva Theis; in-laws, Arden Stickney and Eva Stickney; son-in-law, David Hoyt; nieces, Cynthia Jean Shedore and Tamara Lynn Adler; and husband, Art Stickney.
Additional Information
Donations in Carole’s memory may be directed to St. Joseph County Animal Rescue Fund. Envelopes will be available at Hohner Funeral Home.
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