Ronald R. Weinberg, age 78, of Mendon, passed away at his home on Saturday,  July 19, 2025 after a lengthy illness.  He was born on April 21, 1947 in Vicksburg, the son of Rex and Frances (Marker) Weinberg. Ron attended Vicksburg High School and was part of the 1965 graduating class.  On September 17, 1966 he married the love of …

Jennie Bee Hagen, age 70, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Jennie was born on February 17, 1955 in Sturgis, the daughter of the late Roy and Violet (Hughes) Miller. A lifelong resident of Sturgis, she graduated from Sturgis High School and remained deeply connected to her community throughout her life. On October …

Martha Jean “Dolly” Vreeland, age 89, of Sturgis, and longtime resident of Burr Oak, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, July 17, 2025, at Thurston Woods Villa in Sturgis. She was born on June 14, 1936,in Burr Oak, daughter of the late Charles and Juanita (Duncan) Greshaw. A proud graduate of Burr Oak High School, Class of 1954, Dolly lived nearly …

Thomas “Tom” J Kime, age 67, of Brimley, Michigan, died on July 9, 2025, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on October 11, 1957 in Sturgis, son of Willard and Mary Ann (Shaw) Kime. On October 7, 2000, he married the love of his life, Vicki Schug. Tom had a deep love for the outdoors and …

Kollin Joe Grover, age 15, of Cassopolis, died on Friday, July 18, 2025. His life began March 25, 2010 in Goshen, born to Bradley Grover and Rachell Grover. Kollin cherished his family.  He loved anything that had to do with the outdoors.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, football, golf, wrestling, track, and dirt biking.  He had a passion for International Harvesters …

I am proud to have served my country for a total of five years. I served two years in the Army National Guard then enlisted in the Regular Army for three years, being discharged in July, 1967. My time in the military gave me the opportunity to grow up. I enjoyed my three years of active duty and was very …

Sally Louise (Briley) Gave, age 90, died on Friday, July 18, 2025.  Sally was born on May 25, 1935 in Atlanta, Michigan to Austin and Almeda Briley. Sally was the eldest of seven children. She graduated from Atlanta High School in June of 1952. Soon after, she attended the County Normal School where she received her Teaching Certificate. She moved …

Diane Evelyn McKelvey of Colon, age 87, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 17th, 2025.  She was born to Edward and Merle (Pickert) Ward on March 23rd, 1938 in Chicago. Diane grew up in Elgin, IL.  She graduated from Elgin High School, MacMurray College, and Western Illinois State University.  Diane proudly worked alongside her parents operating Wards Photo …

Winona Elaine (Huff) Johnson, age 97, of Marcellus, passed away on July 17, 2025 at The Waters in Wakarusa, Indiana. A graveside service will be held at 3 pm Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Rosehill Cemetery in Nicholsville, Michigan. Brian Steffen, a good family friend, will officiate at the gravesite. Winona was born in Dowagiac, Michigan to Seth Huff and …

William Eugene Krontz, age 95, of Sturgis, passed away on June 17, 2025 at his home with his son at his side. He was born August 29, 1929 in Sturgis, son of the late William and Dorothy (Lough) Krontz. Bill was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1947. In March 1953 he …