Last week I had the privilege to meet with a group of writers. They are not as well known as they should be, but I feel with some experience and guidance, their names will be right up there with Steinbeck, O”Reilly and King. These writers get guidance and support from each other. They all love what they do and I …

Mary Margaret Dunlap, age 82, passed away peacefully on September 21 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital following a brief illness with her husband of 58 years by her side.  She was born on September 4, 1942 in Mishawaka to John and Mary Friedman.  She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.  She is survived by her husband …

James W. “Jay” Hoshaw, age 61, of Sturgis, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at his home.  He was born on April 10, 1963. In honoring Jay’s wishes cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Memorial donations would be appreciated to Hackman Family Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 9, Sturgis, MI 49091 to help with expenses.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tamera Joyce (Hargett) Campbell on September 24, 2024 at the age of 49. She was born on December 2, 1974.  She was an amazing and compassionate woman who lived with a purpose and fire of conviction that inspired everyone around her. Born on 12/2/74 in Sturgis, Tami grew up …

Richard L. “Rick” Grim, age 70, of Sturgis, passed away on August 26, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born February 19, 1954, in Sturgis, son of Jack W. and Joan (Maystead) Grim. Rick was a lifelong resident of Sturgis and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1972, furthering his education at Western …

Susan Kay Wheeler, age 73, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, September 30, 2024. She was born in Vicksburg on July 9, 1951 the daughter of Carl and Verna (Nichols) Heath. On June 20, 2008 Susan married Don Wheeler at King’s Mill in Leonidas. Susan was a simple woman who enjoyed the simple things in life. …

Alissa Lorraine Jacobs, age 20, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Alissa was born on March 12, 2004 in Kalamazoo, a daughter to Mark and Lisa (Delp) Jacobs. Alissa was a graduate of Colon High School as a member of the class of 2022. She was currently employed at Midwest Tool in Sturgis …

Jada Rovina Salisbury, age 55, of Centreville, passed away Monday evening, September 30, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born December 19, 1968, in Sturgis, daughter of Richard and Mary (McWatters) Keckler. Jada resided most of her life in Centreville. On August 30, 2014, she married Keith Salisbury, Jr. in Three Rivers. Jada was a dedicated wife …

Charles “Chuck” Grill, age 63, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at his home in Three Rivers. He was born on May 28, 1961, a son to Robert and Mavis (Hedleman) Grill in Milwaukee. He married his wife, Cheryl Straus on November 18, 1994 in Las Vegas. Chuck was an electrician by trade, working for over 30 years at …

The Reverend Roger L. Sassaman, age 81, of Goshen and Centreville, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, pastor, and friend, was called to his heavenly home on the Festival of Saint Michael and All Angels, Sunday, September 29, 2024 in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began July 4, 1943 in Elkhart, the older of two sons born to …