Ronald M. Truckey of Leonidas, loving Husband and Father, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday March 10, 2022 at the age of 81. He was born on July 18th, 1940 in Mendon Michigan to Robert and Vera (Stolp) Truckey, the oldest son of six children. He graduated from Colon High School with the Class of 1958. On February …

Saundra Potts, age 61, died in Three Rivers on Monday, March 14, 2022. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Dwayne Ryan Brown-Hinman, age 40, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022. He was born November 27, 1981 in Kokomo, Ind., the son of Gary and Robin (Hughes) Hinman. Dwayne was employed as a chef for the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, Martini’s, and Bob Evans. Remaining to cherish his memory are his mother, Robin Brown; special friend, Danny Walters; uncle, …

Janet Marie Volosky, age 71, of Colon, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at her home after a courageous 13-year battle with cancer. Janet was born in Three Rivers on February 13, 1951, a daughter to the late Mahlon M. and Anita M. (Mann) Frisbie. Janet graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1969. Janet worked and retired …

William A. Wickey, age 92, of Centreville, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at St. David’s of Round Rock Medical Center in Round Rock, Texas. William was born a son to the late August and Pauline (Miller) Wickey on April 19, 929 in LaGrange, Indiana. On January 1, 1953, William married Florence Miller at Locust Grove Mennonite Church in Burr …

Goldie Mae Anthony, age 85, of Burr Oak, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 11, 1937 in Battle Creek, a daughter to the late Claude and Elma I. (Shaver) Williamson. On Feb. 7, 1953 in Battle Creek she married Frank E. Anthony Jr. He preceded her in death Jan. …

Ruth E. Schaeffer, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday evening, March 15, 2022 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born June 14, 1935 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Raymond F. and Martha C. (Gotsch) Pierson. Mrs. Schaeffer was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1953. On October 23, …

Henry Lee Smith Jr., age 39, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at his home. He was born April 29, 1982 in Sturgis, a son to the late Henry Lee and Joyce (O’Brien) Smith Sr. Henry had been a resident of Sturgis most of his life and had been employed as a truck driver for Bill Cary out …

Dean C. “Deano” Sunken, age 81, of Sturgis, passed away early Saturday evening, March 12, 2022 at his home. He was born November 11, 1940 in Frost, Minnesota son of the late Sute and Opal (Kleindle) Sunken. Deano resided in Sturgis the past 20 years coming from LaGrange County, Indiana and his early life was spent in Frost, Minnesota. On …

I’ve heard that if you have dementia, you probably don’t know it. I don’t think I’m suffering from it and no one has accused me of having it. Research has shown that people in their fifties and sixties who sleep six or fewer hours per night, could be at a higher risk of developing dementia. Researchers have examined survey data …