Merrill H. “Gus” Armstrong, of Port St. Lucie, FL, died on Friday, October 22, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at his northern Michigan home. Gus lost a battle to cancer, but won so many endearing friendships throughout the world, with his warm, caring spirit. Gus attended Western Michigan University and later graduated from Alma College with his bachelors in …

Geraldine “Gerri” M. Comden, age 68, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday morning, October 26, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, after suffering a sudden illness. She was born May 27, 1953 in Detroit, daughter of Norby and Rita Ortmann. Gerri married the love of her life, Charles “Charlie” Comden on May 26, 1973 at the Holy Angels Catholic Church …

Longtime Engadine, Michigan resident, Charles “Bub” Henry Fosdick III, age 78, died Friday morning, October 22, 2021 at U.P. Health Systems-Marquette. Born December 24, 1942 in Kalamazoo, son of the late Charles Jr. and Jessie (Ryder) Fosdick, Charlie was a 1960 graduate of Three Rivers High School and attended Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. On November 13, 1964, Charlie …

Grace Marie (Wright) Crum, age 97, of Byron Center, went to heaven on September 30, 2021 with joy and peace in her heart. She was born on April 25, 1924 to Daisy and Vern Wright. She grew up in Constantine, with five brothers and five sisters. There were many stories told over the years of the adventures of living in …

One of my Indiana friends noticed my explanation in last week’s column concerning why residents of Indiana are referred to as “Hoosiers”. He was interested in learning more on this topic. For all my Hoosier friends, here are a couple more explanations: When a visitor hailed a pioneer cabin in Indiana, or knocked upon its door, the settler would respond, …

State officials have barred a township clerk in southern Michigan from running her community’s local election next week. Stephanie Scott, the clerk in Hillsdale County’s Adams Township, failed to take steps to ensure the security of the vote, the Michigan Bureau of Elections said. The county instead will supervise the election in the township. The state said Scott did not …

Diana L. (Finnerman) Maynard, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, October 25, 2021 at her home. She was born January 30, 1954, to Jack and Betty (Quirin) Finnerman. Diana was a life-long resident of Sturgis. Diana attended Sturgis Public Schools and graduated from Sturgis High School in 1972.  On December 14, 1990, she was united in marriage …

Daphnye R. West, age 51, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly at Three Rivers Health on Monday, October 25, 2021. Daphnye was born in Detroit on August 30, 1970, a daughter of William and Kathryn (Henderson) Swan. Daphnye graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1989. Following graduation, she attended Glen Oaks Community College where she obtained an Associates …

Edward C. Davis Sr., age 58, of Crystal Falls, MI, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at U.P. Health System-Marquette. He was born on December 14, 1962, in Sturgis, the son of Ronald and Mary (Schrader) Davis. He graduated from Centerville High School with the class of 1981. Ed married Lisa Brown on May 12, 1984, in Three Rivers. …

Pearl Alice Horton, age 96, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Bowman Place Assisted Living Community. She was born December 5, 1924 in Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Joseph Henry and Mary Alice (Lucas) Christian. On September 6, 1957, she married David A. Horton in Bay City. Pearl’s favorite hobbies included birding and gardening. She was …