It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Yanira Zoe Crespo, age 47, who left us too soon on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Three Rivers. Yanira was a devoted mother, fiancée, daughter, sister, and friend. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Nayeli, her fiancé, Juan Arce Carlo, her brothers Jose and Israel Crespo, and her …

Darren Lee DeWitt, age 55, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 3, 2025 in Battle Creek. He was born in Sturgis on March 25, 1970, the son of Warren and Louise (Schultz) DeWitt. Darren attended Sturgis High School, where he would meet the love of his life, Darla Caldwell; whom he would eventually marry on October 21, 1993 …

Patricia Rae Brundige, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away on July 1, 2025 in Three Rivers, surrounded by loving family and friends. Pat was born September 1, 1942 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Raymond and Jeanette (Prange) Dunn. Pat graduated from Three Rivers High School and continued her education at Western Michigan University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in …

Roger Hallett Bryan, age 77, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2025 at his apartment. He was born on October 3, 1947 in Coldwater, the son of the late Riley and Arlene (Fenner) Bryan. Roger grew up on the family farm near Colon, alongside his four siblings. A 1965 graduate of Colon High School, Roger was proud to …

Bruce R. Wyman, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at The Sparrow House in Sturgis while under hospice care. He was born October 19, 1942 in Constantine, a son of Henry and Grayce (Whitehead) Wyman. Bruce graduated from Constantine High School in 1960, continuing his education at Ferris State University for one year, and …

Meryl Leon Nelson, age 91, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, July 5, 2025, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born on September 1, 1933, in Sturgis, the son of the late Roy and Marjorie (Combs) Nelson. A lifelong resident of Sturgis, Meryl graduated from Sturgis High School with the Class of 1951. On September 24, …

Charles M Williams, age 94, of White Pigeon and formerly of Sturgis, died on Thursday,  July 3, 2025 in Three Rivers. He was born on February 3, 1931  in The Bronx, New York the Son of Herbert M and Marion (Hopkins) Williams. Charles was a resident of White Pigeon since 2000 coming from Sturgis. He attended Holy Angels Catholic Church, …

With his family surrounding him with love, David Carlton Gifford, age 82, of Three Rivers, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Dave was a kind hearted, generous, good humored, loving man who cherished his family, his faith, and his friends. Dave was born December 21, 1942 in Vicksburg, the son of Claude and Maxine Gifford. …

Daniel Joe Pant, age 77, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, July 5, 2026, at the home of his son, Tom, in Sturgis. He was born July 24, 1947, in Sturgis, the son of the late Raymond and Martha Jane (Krontz) Pant. Dan was a lifelong resident of Sturgis and graduated with the Class of 1965 …

Susan B. Owen, age 81, of Sturgis, went to be with her Lord and Savior and was reunited with loved ones on Tuesday morning, July 1, 2025, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Sue was born on April 19, 1944 in LaGrange, Indiana, the daughter of the late E. Everett and Wilma B. (Myers) Owen. She spent her entire life …