Larry L. Lantz, a cherished soul known for his warm smile and handyman skills, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026 in Kalamazoo at the age of 77. Born on May 16, 1948 in Sturgis, to the late Norman and Betty Lantz of White Pigeon, Larry’s early years were filled with the love and support of his devoted family. A …

Margaret Jane Warren, 90, of Vandalia, died peacefully Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began May 27, 1935 in Millersburg, Holms County, Ohio the middle of five children born to Roy and Claudia Fites.  She married Aaron K. Warren, MD August 18, 1957 in Greensburg, Ohio.  After fifty-seven years of marriage, he preceded …

Candace Sue (Jackson) Smith, age 70, passed away peacefully at Birch Meadows, in Three Rivers on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Born to Constance (Naylor) Jackson and Raymond Jackson on May 14, 1955 in Tecumseh, MI, she was the middle of three children and was close with both of her siblings. She was a graduate of the Tecumseh High School Class …

Charles Franklin Ridley, Jr., age 54, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday evening, January 17, 2026, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born October 12, 1970 in Chicago, the son of the late Charles and Sharon Ridley. Charlie had resided in Sturgis since 2019, coming from Elkhart. From the age of 18, Charlie was employed by Lozier …

Susan Lou Eaton, age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Esther’s House Center for Hospice Care in her beloved hometown of Elkhart. She was born on March 21, 1941, and was a longtime resident of Marcellus. She was the oldest of nine children in the Chaffee family. Susan’s memories live on through her …

Jemilinn Quiroz Luna, age 17, of Howe, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 16, 2026 at her home. Jemilinn was 9 months pregnant with a baby boy: Elias Flores Quiroz, who unfortunately passed away along with her. She was born March 3, 2008 in Winfield, IL a daughter of Israel Quiroz Munoz and Mireya Luna Hernandez. The family moved …

Angela Marie Phillips, age 55, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Sherman Township, Michigan, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born September 24, 1970 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of William and Carolyn (Downey) DeBord. On August 25, 2020, she married James R. Phillips in Centreville. Angie was currently employed by …

Michael “Cody” LaTour, age 37, of Centreville, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was born on September 15, 1988 in Sturgis. Cody was a bright, artistic, and endlessly curious soul whose heart was as big as his imagination. From a young age, he loved dragons, drawing, writing, fishing, archery, and exploring how things worked. He had a natural …

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Samuel “PJ” Earl Brumfield, Jr., age 41, of Three Rivers, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at The Orchards in Three Rivers. PJ was born on September 6, 1984 in Niles, Michigan, the son of Samuel Earl Brumfield, Sr. and Darinda (Reese Tolbert) Brumfield. He spent his early childhood in Cass County before moving to South Bend. Later, he …