Dennis W Rhoades, age 56, of Sturgis, died on June 15, 2021. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home.

James Fisk, age 78, of White Pigeon, died on Monday, June 21, 2021. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home.

Betty Cowels, age 81, of Mottville, died on Friday, June 25, 2021. Arrangements are being handled by Farrand Funeral Home.

Kimber Lee Ruedger of Mendon, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the age of 74, after a short battle with bladder cancer. Kimber was born in East Detroit to June Johnston and Louis W. Ruedger in 1946. Kimber had five siblings Ron Ruedger (Marlene) (both deceased), Cindy Burns (deceased), MariBeth Higbee (Jon), John Ruedger (Jeanette) and Louis Ruedger …

Ellen Beth Freeland, age 94, passed away on August 19, 2020 at the home of her daughter’s home, Patti Robertson, in Venice, Florida. She was born in Sturgis on July 17, 1926 to Charles (Mac) and Vera (Brown) McBride, joining her brother Fred McBride and many relatives. Ellen Beth lived in Sturgis most of her life, graduating from Sturgis High …

Just about every one has a cell-phone these days. I carry mine in a pouch on my belt. It’s pretty handy, except when I wear my shirt outside my pants. I miss quite a few calls, because it takes me a few seconds to lift my shirt, undo the Velcro and get the phone out. Many people, mostly young girls, …

Lester Dale Noel, age 81, of Mendon, died Friday, May 6, 2021 at his home. He was born in Vicksburg on January 31, 1940 the son of Virgil and Dorothy Noel. Lester graduated from Vicksburg High School. After high school, he worked for 39 years as a Mold Setter at the Haas Corporation later known as the Lear Corporation. On …

George Elwin “Georgie” Rupert, age 85, of Three Rivers, died Friday, June 25, 2021 at his home. He was born in Schoolcraft on Sept. 9, 1936 the son of Elwin and Charlotte (Hunnel) Rupert and was a lifetime resident of the area. For the past 36 years he was cared for by his nephew Paul Romig and his wife, Barbara. …

Cathy Sue Miller, age 67, of Sturgis, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 25, 2021 at her home.  Cathy was born in Sturgis on May 13, 1954, a daughter of F. Keith and Doris (Knauss) Borgert.  She attended Nottawa and Centreville Public Schools, graduating in 1972.  After high school, Cathy received her Associate’s Degree from Glen Oaks …

Mary Ruth Bronstetter, age 95, of Constantine, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at her daughter’s home.   Mary was born in Florence Township on January 16, 1926, a daughter of Leslie and Edna (Wright) Featherstone. Mary attended the Masterman’s school house on the corner of Featherstone and Lutz Roads. On August 15, 1943, she married Alfred Bronstetter in …