Victor James “Jim” Decker, age 80, of Burr Oak, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born December 4, 1944 in Colon, a son of the late Victor Junior and Alene Belle (Fennell) Decker. Jim was a lifelong resident of the Burr Oak area and a proud graduate of Burr Oak High School …

Dennis Michael Sinkler, age 58, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Born on August 20, 1967 in Kalamazoo, Dennis was the son of Keith and Sarah (Whipple) Sinkler. He graduated with the Class of 1985 from White Pigeon High School. Dennis was a dedicated employee of International Paper, where he worked as a certified forklift …

Helen L. Jenks, age 83, of Marshall, and a former resident of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born Dec. 23, 1941, a daughter of the late William and Alice (Flanner) Hoisington. On Jan. 7, 1995, in Maple Valley, MI she married Elzy Jenks. He preceded her in death on Nov. …

Scott Alan Baldwin, age 56, of Colon, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Scott was born on April 16, 1969 in Kalamazoo. He attended Parchment High School. On September 27, 2022, Scott married Jane-Ellen Decius in Coldwater. Scott is survived by his loving wife, Jane-Ellen Baldwin of Colon; his children: Cody …

Kay Alyce Shane (née Taylor), age 89, passed peacefully on Thursay, October 9, 2025, at the home of her daughter Katherine Smith (Edward V. III) in Alto, Michigan. Kay Taylor was born in Danville, Illinois, on May 9, 1936, to Edythe Wyatt (née Hopkins) and Clyde Everett Taylor. She grew up in Danville and was a graduate of Danville High …

Shelley Viola Yates, age 48, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at her home. She was born April 2, 1977 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Donald Yates and Carol Keller, and attended Three Rivers Schools. Shelley loved her cats and enjoyed listening to heavy metal music. Remaining to cherish her memory are her father; sons, Damian and …

Georgia Elizabeth Edwards, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, October 6, 2025, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. She was born February 3, 1939 in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Emma Hayaz. Georgia made her home in the Sturgis area for most of her life and was a proud graduate of Bronson High School with the …

Kenneth Ray “Kennyray” Griffin, age 34, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 while doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle, “Bobber.” He was born November 9, 1990 in LaGrange, the son of Kenneth and Mollie (Jackson) Griffin. From the beginning Kenny was very adventurous, enjoying bicycles, dirt, and playing in the woods. As he grew, he traded …

Marjorie Jo Hayes, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Edgewood Nursing Home in Three Rivers. She was born January 18, 1953 in Sturgis, a daughter of Junior and Marjorie (Westphal) Hawkins. Marjorie graduated from Sturgis High School in 1971. She worked in the Restaurant industry for several businesses including McDonalds and Burger King in Three Rivers. …

Loyce Helen Wenzel, at the age of 89, went to heaven on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Loyce was born on October 19, 1935 to her parents Victor and Francis Gilreath. Loyce was raised in their family home on Company Street in White Pigeon with her brother Victor. She worked at a local store growing up and enjoyed going to the …