Debra Ann Gill, age 55, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, January 31, 2024 at her home. She was born September 12, 1968 in LaGrange, daughter of John Samuel and Nancy Ann (Weber) Gill. Debra resided in Sturgis since 1972, coming from Wolcottville, Indiana. She had been employed by Wendy’s and Arby’s Restaurants both in Sturgis, and K-Mart …

Karen Beth Stephens (formerly Drake) (born March 30th, 1953 in Linden Michigan) was the only survivor of a twin pregnancy. She spent her early years and young adulthood living in the Michigan area. Often, she would reminisce about her adventures with her childhood playmates and cousins, Diane (now residing in Florida) and Sandra (now sadly deceased). She loved learning, and excelled in …

Virginia A. Weekly, age 91, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 29, 2024 at her home. She was born November 17, 1932 in Alpena County, Michigan daughter of the late Peter and Adeline (Summerfield) Kosloski. Virginia resided in Sturgis since 1953 coming from Elwood, Indiana. Her early life was spent in Alpena. On September 3, 1950 she married C. …

Earl James (Jim) Balyeat, age 88, of Sturgis, died on Sunday, January 28, 2024 He was born in LaGrange on Nov. 20, 1935 the Son of Earl L and Anita (Domer) Balyeat. He was married to Gayle A Dunham she preceded him in death. Survived by his Children Christina (Scott) Strawser, Lore Balyeat, Tyler (Connie) Balyeat, Stepchildren Patsy Wertz, Mark, …

Gloria M. Condon, age 84, of Burr Oak, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. On May 18, 1939, Gloria was born in Battle Creek, a daughter to the late George and Beulah (Fisher) Rice. Gloria was a graduate of Centreville High School with class of 1958. She then …

Richard Alan Timm, age 65, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at Beacon Health System – Three Rivers with his sisters at his side. He was born September 15, 1958 in Three Rivers to Patricia (Barks) and Arden Timm. Rick was preceded in death by his mother and father, and his brothers David and Bruce. He is …

The St. Joseph County Career & Technical Education (CTE) Consortium recognizes several students who were recently nominated by their instructors for their outstanding performance during the first semester. These students have distinguished themselves among their peers by demonstrating dedication, perseverance and commitment in their CTE programs.  Instructors commonly describe these students as having a strong work ethic, within and outside …

Lawrence R. “Larry” Holtz, age 89, of Sturgis, passed away Friday morning, January 26, 2024 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville. He was born August 3, 1934 in Sturgis, son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Chapman) Holtz. Larry was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1952. On December 29, 1955 …

An 11-year-old girl who was hospitalized for burns following a northern Indiana house fire has died, bringing the fire’s death toll to six children, all of them siblings, authorities said Monday. Angel Smith died Friday at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, the Marion County Coroner’s Office said in a Monday update. Her death was confirmed one day after a vigil was …

Laureen Ann Searing, age 80, of Fennville, MI passed away on January 17, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Laureen was born on September 29, 1943 to the late Robert and Dorothy (Tallman) Millard of Mendon. She had an instinctive ease in connecting with people, and an enthusiasm for learning that would set the stage early, for …