Marcia E. Pustelnik, age 76, of Sturgis, passed peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Marcia was born in Kalamazoo on November 8, 1949 to the late George and Mildred (Hefner) Craven. On July 17, 1971, she married Gerald Pustelnik, a union that lasted over 54 years. Surviving are husband: Gerald; sisters Sharon Dodson (Richard), …

Vicki Jean Baird, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 25, 2025, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born July 9, 1958 in Sturgis, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Dorothy (Allabach) Kline. Vicki was a lifelong Sturgis resident, with the exception of a few years spent living in Kalamazoo. Vicki dedicated over 20 years …

Cheryl L. Miller, age 64, of LaGrange, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her residence, with her beloved husband, Bud, and her faithful dog, Eddie, by her side. She was born on November 16, 1961 in LaGrange to Jack Lewis and Nyla L. (Burroughs) Olds. Cheryl was a lifelong resident of LaGrange County and was raised on a …

Richard LaVerne Harris, age 72, of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 22, 2025. He was born in Albion, MI on September 15, 1953 the son of Clair and Katherine (Nickerson) Harris. Richard attended Albion High School and was part of the 1971 graduating class. In 1982 Richard married Valinda Root, they would later divorce. For nearly …

Todd Buddie Easterday, age 60, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his home. He was born July 19, 1965 in Sturgis, the son of Buddie James and Doris A. (Stump) Easterday. Todd was a lifelong resident of the Sturgis and White Pigeon area and attended White Pigeon Schools. Throughout his working years, Todd was employed by K-Mart, …

Born on May 29, 1929, a son to Raymond and Florence (Wenzel) Krull, Sr. John came of age during a time that shaped a generation defined by perseverance and duty. In 1951, he was drafted into the United States Army and served honorably during the Korean War. He was deployed as a radioman along the front lines and later served …

Eugene I. “Bub” Parish, Jr., age 53, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at his home. He was born October 29, 1972 in Sturgis, the son of the late Eugene Ivan Parish and Judy (Jackson) Parish. Bub was a lifelong Sturgis resident. On July 26, 1997, he married the love of his life, Connie Burger, in Howe, Indiana. …

Janice Hoffmaster age 76, of Mendon, passed away and went to heaven on December 19, 2025.  She was born on October 6, 1949 in Mishawaka, the daughter of Dean and Ruth (Price) Weaver.  The family moved to Mendon when Jan was a child, her father owning the “Tasty Freeze” and living next door in a mobile home.  She fondly remembered …

Clay Edward Bombrys, age 51, of Jones, departed this life a brave warrior, following a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family at Bronson Hospital on December 17, 2025. Clay was born on January 23, 1974 in Niles, the third child of David Edward Bombrys of Decatur and Mary Frances (Freestone) Bombrys Pastorick of Marcellus. He graduated from Marcellus High …

A Vicksburg man was sentenced to at least seven years in prison for his role in the death of a 10-year-old boy last year in Sherman Township. St. Joseph County Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman last week sentenced Logan Thomas on a charge of operating while intoxicated causing death as a habitual fourth offender, according to court officials. Thomas, 30, …