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Carolyn Adams, 77

Carolyn J. Adams, age 77, of Baldwin, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital surrounded by her family. Carolyn was born on September 11, 1942 in Columbia, Indiana, a daughter to the late Elwin Bauder and Mable (Schuman) Yocom. Carolyn graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1960. On November 24, 1972 Carolyn married Bob …

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Amelia Garver

Amelia M. Garver, of Blountstown, Fla., and formerly of the White Pigeon area, died on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. Private graveside services were held at the White Pigeon Township Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon.

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Charles Bennett, 76

Charles A. Bennett, age 76, of Constantine, died on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at Elkhart General Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon.

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Whitmer: Get flu vaccine to ease hospitals’ load in pandemic

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday urged Michigan residents to get the flu vaccine to ease the load on the health system if there is a surge of coronavirus cases during the fall and winter influenza season, announcing the state wants at least 1 million more people vaccinated. She received a flu shot during a news conference to “show how easy …

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Ronnie Odom, 70

Ronnie E. Odom, age 70, of LaGrange, died on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at Grace Christian Fellowship Church in Sturgis where services will be held at 2 p.m. with Pastor Luke Eicher officiating. Cremation will follow. Donations may be made to the family. Arrangements are being handled by Farrand …

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Jean Johnson, 92

Jean Marie Johnson, age 92, long time resident of Three Rivers, entered into the everlasting kingdom of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 24, 2020. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend who welcomed all into her heart and life. Jean worked diligently all her life to provide her family at various jobs and …

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Wes Thatcher, 75

Wesley William “Wes” Thatcher was welcomed into the arms of our Lord on Monday, August 24, 2020 at 75 years of age surrounded by his family. He was born in Lansing, grew up near Sonoma Lake near Battle Creek, attended Harper Creek High School, and entered the U.S. Army in 1962. After serving three years and being assigned to Hawaii, …

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Lucian Tisdel, 83

Lucian O. Tisdel Jr., age 83, of Burr Oak, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at the Elkhart Meadows Nursing Facility. He was born Oct. 28, 1936 in Centreville, a son to the late Lucian O. and Margaret A. (Pridgeon) Tisdel. Lucian had resided in Centreville, Sturgis, and the Burr Oak area and received his GED from Sturgis High School. …

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Floyd Loudenslager, age 88

Floyd H. Loudenslager, age 88, of Burr Oak, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Dear Country AFC of Burr Oak. Floyd was born in Colon on May 23, 1932, a son of the late William H. and Margaret (Baumeister) Loudenslager. Floyd graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1951. He went on to attend Michigan State University …

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Jenny King, 46

Jennifer Joy King passed away in the evening of Monday the 24th of August 2020, in full comfort and surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Sturgis Hospital on July 6th, 1974. Jenny has long been called a miracle, surviving 46 years when doctors gave her 13. Even more so, her life brought happiness to others. Jenny felt …

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