Charlene “Charlie” E. Black, age 83, of Constantine, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021.  She was born on April 13, 1937 in Three Oaks, MI, a daughter of Clyde and Kathrine (Stephens) Eichorn.  In April of 1964, she married George Black. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2020. Charlie was a waitress at Village Inn in Constantine, …

Dianne Marie Coffman, age 81, died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted, and interment of cremains held at a later date at Lower Flatbush Cemetery. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Betty Jane Webb, age 81, of Sturgis, died Sunday, March 14, 2021, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving care givers, grandchildren and daughter. Betty was born September 1, 1939, in Three Rivers to OK and Francis (Dimmick) Lunger. She graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1957. During her senior year she earned the “Betty Crocker …

Anthony Arlen “Tony” Hudson, age 34, of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, in Kalamazoo Township, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born Jan. 3, 1987, at Fort Bragg, N.C., a son of Anthony and Diana (Wheeler) Hudson. Tony resided most of his life in Kalamazoo and was proud to be a descendant of Little …

Jean C. Holtz, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 16, 2021, at The Laurels of Coldwater in Coldwater. She was born Nov. 19, 1941, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Fred and Alma (Brothers) Holtz. Jean resided most of her life in Sturgis, with the exception of a few years when she lived in Utah. …

Beverly Bowen of Vicksburg, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at the age of 83. Beverly was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Sturgis. She was the daughter of Archie and Esther (Gest) Sites. She always had a smile on her face and a welcoming hug. Bev’s life started out rough from the very beginning. Her father died when her mom …

Linda Ann Eastman, age 70, of Colon, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, at her home. Linda was the daughter of the late Robert and Arline Brown. Linda was born Aug. 25, 1950. She was a 1969 graduate of Colon High School. Linda’s greatest accomplishment in life was being a professional singer and entertainer for more than 25 years in …

David Allen Eagan, age 59, formerly of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at The Laurels of Coldwater. In following his wishes, cremation has taken place, and he will be buried in Logansport, Ind. The family is in the care of Dutcher Funeral Home. David was born Jan. 16, 1962, to James and Guinevere (Jones) Eagan in Logansport. He …

Doris L. (Groff) Blouin, age 93, of Mottville Township, White Pigeon, died March 10, 2021, at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville, following an extended illness. Burial of cremains will take place at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg, Ill. Arrangements are by Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.

There are some elected officials who make a lot of money serving us. Most of them have their offices in Washington, D.C. I can’t think of one U.S. Senator or U.S. Congressman who is destitute or holds a part-time job. Once they retire, if they ever do, they continue to receive some sort of big benefit for the service they’ve …