Cindy L. Carpenter, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born November 1, 1953, in Sturgis, daughter of the late Richard and Helen (Swalinski) Wallick. Cindy resided most of her life in Sturgis. On March 16, 1974, she married Lloyd Thomas “Tom” Carpenter in Howe, Indiana. He preceded …
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Earl Parker, 86
Earl D. Parker, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born December 2, 1938, at the family home in Sturgis, son of the late Louis F. and Irene Carrie (Pagels) Parker. Earl was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of …
Read More »Richard Neely, 92
Richard “Dick” Charles Neely, age 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 27, 2025. He passed peacefully at home. Dick was born on May 17, 1932, in New Tazewell, Tennessee, the son of Charles and Ella (Estes) Neely. Three years later the family moved to Monroe, Michigan, and later to Three Rivers, where he spent …
Read More »Martha Shugars, 82
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Martha “Grandma Cookie” Shugars at the age of 82, the beloved matriarch of our family passed away on January 13, 2025 surrounded by family. She was a beacon of strength, compassion, and unwavering love who held our family together through every joy and challenge. Her life …
Read More »Clark Logic Acquires Midwest Realty Group
Industrial real estate developer Clark Logic recently completed the purchase of Midwest Realty Group, based in Portage, Michigan, acquiring all aspects of Midwest Realty Group’s business services, including brokerage, property management, tools and equipment, trucks, trailers, and industrial supplies. Founded by Rick DeKam, Midwest Realty Group has served the Southwest Michigan area as a full-service commercial real estate broker with maintenance, …
Read More »David Bontrager, 93
David J. Bontrager, age 93, of Sturgis, passed away early Monday morning, January 27, 2025, at Nu-Care Assisted Living in Sturgis. He was born September 25, 1931, in McBride, Michigan, son of the late Erie and Dora (Liechty) Bontrager. David has resided in Sturgis since 2007, coming from Centreville, where he lived for over 50 years. On October 10, 1953, …
Read More »Ruby Bressler, 98
Ruby Ellen Bressler, age 98, of Sturgis, passed away Monday morning, January 27, 2025, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born April 11, 1926, in Osceola, Indiana, daughter of the late Forrest H. and Ethel Marie (Snyder) Townsend. Ruby resided in Sturgis since 1951 coming from Mishawaka. On February 18, 1945 she married Donald I. Bressler in Mishawaka. …
Read More »Clifford Dault, 87
Clifford Anthony Dault, age 87, went to his heavenly home on Monday, January 27, 2025. Cliff always said, “I’m fantastic, but I’ll get better,” and he is now the best he can be at home in heaven. Cliff was born to Clifford and Ella Dault on February 6, 1937, in Muskegon. Cliff attended and graduated from Muskegon High School. He …
Read More »Michael Slack, 70
Michael Wayne Slack, age 70, of Three Rivers, passed away surrounded by his family and loved ones on Friday, January 24, 2025. He was born on September 9, 1954, the son of Dennis Robert and Ruth Arlene (Buel) Slack. Mike attended Three Rivers High School and graduated with the class of 1972. During school years, he would ride his bicycle …
Read More »Thomas Lowe, 72
Thomas E. Lowe, age 72, of Constantine, died on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at his daughter’s home in Niles. He was born May 9, 1952 in Knox, IN, a son of Alfred and Mary (Channey) Lowe. Thomas graduated from Three Rivers Schools. Thomas worked as a millwright and machine repairman for a saw mill in Knox. He previously worked at …
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