Dennis Rumsey

Sondra Whitworth, 87

Sondra D Whitworth, age 87, of Constantine, died Monday, January 8, 2024 at the Edgewood Nursing Home in Three Rivers. She was born July 11, 1936 in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, a daughter of Charles and Leona (Emerson) Thomas. In 1954 she graduated from the Dover-Foxcroft Academy. Sondra was a business owner at Mancino’s of Merriville, Indiana, and spent many years as …

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Olga Torres, 97

Olga Marina Torres de Olin, age 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers.  She was born on November 14, 1926 in Utila, Honduras the daughter of Enrique and Tomasa Garcia (Molinero) Olin.  On December 22, 1945 Olga married the love of her life, Lorenzo Torres in Utila, Honduras.  She was …

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Dorothy Summey, 90

Dorothy L Summey, age 90, of White Pigeon, died on Thursday, January 4, 2024. She was born on October 2, 1933 in LaGrange, Indiana the Daughter of Delbert I and Hazel A (Mills) Carney. She was a White Pigeon resident since 1966. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and was employed by General Motors in Three Rivers …

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Christie Seeley, 48

Christie L. Seeley, age 48, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek, due to complications of heart failure.  She was born in Midland, Michigan on July 10, 1975.  Christie was adopted by Gary and Sue Seeley in Caseville, Michigan at two months of age. Christie truly loved her family.  She is survived by her parents, …

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Floyd Parker, 32

Floyd Ronald Parker, age 32, of Portage, MI passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 25th, 2023 in his home in Portage. Floyd was born on December 14th, 1991 in South Bend. Floyd enjoyed working with cars and construction, and anything physical where he could help someone if possible, despite difficulties after his motorcycle accident in June 2020. He loved animals, …

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Gerald Lash, 70

Gerald D. Lash, age 70, of Vicksburg, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 6, 2024 after battling a long illness. He was born in Mendon on July 9, 1953 the son of Donald O. and Doris Eilene (McClish) Lash. As a child, Gerald would help with the local carnival and would even travel to assist in their shows. …

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Out and About – Week of January 8th

Living near a lake is a wonderful way to spend your golden years, although those golden years might at times seem more bronze than gold. Being physically fit is a big plus, because one is able to participate in more activities than someone with a few aches and pains. Back in the seventies, I took up the sport of SCUBA …

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Richard Baldwin, 83

Richard E. Baldwin, age 83, of Constantine, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024. Dick was born April 9, 1940, in Martin, MN, to Fred and Irene (White) Baldwin. In 1959, he graduated from high school in Hampton, Iowa. That same year he married Connie Paullus. They had 2 sons. In 1967 he married Patricia Davey, and they had 2 …

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Bill Currier, 93

William L. Currier, age 93, of Burr Oak, passed away Friday morning, January 5, 2024 at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital in Coldwater, Michigan. He was born December 27, 1930 in Burr Oak, son of the late Leo and Elizabeth (Nussbaum) Currier. Bill resided nearly his entire life in Burr Oak. On August 12, 1950 he married Beverly A. Heltzel at …

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Bonnie Walker, 91

Bonnie Marie Walker, age 91, of Sturgis passed away Friday afternoon  January 5, 2024 at her home. She was born August 19, 1932 in LaGrange, daughter of the late Wilbur and Lela (Hart) Stanner. Bonnie resided in Sturgis for the past 68 years coming from LaGrange. She retired from the Kirsch Company in Sturgis following 30 years of dedicated employment. …

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