Raymond D. Hochstetler, age 77 years, 8 months, 1 day, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital from prolonged health issues. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Raymond was born on March 9, 1947, in Elkhart, a son to the late Daniel and Amanda (Troyer) Hochstetler. On March 9, 1967, he married …

Tonya Michelle Adams, age 51, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday evening, November 10, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born December 31, 1972, in Sturgis, daughter of Pearl Sue (Pagels) White. Tonya was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1992. On June 5, 1999, she married Robert Adams in …

Sharon Louise Shears, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, November 9, 2024, at her home. She was born April 3, 1938, in LaGrange, Indiana, daughter of the late Dey and Opal (Smith) Hostetler. Sharon was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1956. On April 30, 1957, she married Royce D. …

Shirley Ann Merkle, age 88, of Colon, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, November 8, 2024. Following in her wish’s, cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be planned at a later date. Arrangements by Schipper Funeral Home.

Lyle Claire Mikel, age 93, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, November 4th, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born May 31, 1931 in Wakelee, Michigan, the son of Elmer and Helen (Williams) Mikel. He was a graduate of Marcellus High School in the class of 1950. After graduation he served in the US Army. …

Shawn P Arndt, age 51, of Constantine, died on Nov. 3, 2024 with his Wife in an auto accident in Florence Township. He was Born on Feb. 6, 1973 in Elkhart the Son of William and Geneva (Hunn) Arndt. Shawn was a Constantine resident since 1994. He was employed by American Axel, and a Member of  The Mottville Community Church. …

Ronda G Arndt, age 60, of Constantine, died on Nov. 3, 2024 with her Husband in an auto accident in Florence Township. She was born on Nov. 6, 1963 in Elkhart the Daughter of Thomas H and Gail M (Irving) Lee. Ronda he lived in the Constantine and White Pigeon area all of life. She was employed as an industrial …

I’m putting this column together on Sunday, the day before Veterans Day. I always try to have it completed earlier, but my schedule has prevented me from getting to it until now. I must finish this column by today so that I can get it to the radio station before Monday morning. WLKM Radio carries the column on their website …

Norma Jean Frays, age 97, of Centreville, died Friday, November 8, 2024 at Skaggs Assisted Living in Burr Oak. She was born September 14, 1927 in Centreville, a daughter of Herman and Augusta (Rhoda) Luck. Norma graduated from Centreville High School in 1943. On June 15, 1947 she married James Frays at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He preceded her in …

Ronald Lee Hurst, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 30, 1957 in Hartford City, Indiana a son to the late Kenneth F. and Margorie L. (Rowan) Hurst. Ronald graduated from Hartford City High School and shortly after graduating joined the U.S. Air Force, where …