Daniel Joe Pant, age 77, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, July 5, 2026, at the home of his son, Tom, in Sturgis. He was born July 24, 1947, in Sturgis, the son of the late Raymond and Martha Jane (Krontz) Pant. Dan was a lifelong resident of Sturgis and graduated with the Class of 1965 …
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Susan Owen, 81
Susan B. Owen, age 81, of Sturgis, went to be with her Lord and Savior and was reunited with loved ones on Tuesday morning, July 1, 2025, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Sue was born on April 19, 1944 in LaGrange, Indiana, the daughter of the late E. Everett and Wilma B. (Myers) Owen. She spent her entire life …
Read More »Edgar Eduardo Hernandez Alcantar, 20
Edgar Eduardo Hernandez Alcantar, age 20, of Sturgis, passed away tragically on Sunday morning, June 29, 2025, in Burr Oak Township, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on September 14, 2004, in Acámbaro, Michoacán, Mexico, the beloved son of Cecelio Hernandez and Maria Elena Alcantar. Edgar moved to Sturgis at the age of two, where …
Read More »Leobardo “Leo” Valdez, age 44
Leobardo “Leo” Valdez, age 44, of Sturgis, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 2, 2025, in LaGrange County, Indiana, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on November 29, 1980, in Zinapécuaro, Michoacán, Mexico, the beloved son of the late Higinio and Cristina (Morquecho) Valdez. Leo made Sturgis his home for the past 27 years after …
Read More »Phillip “Tod” Mears, 74
Phillip “Tod” Mears, age 74, of Vicksburg, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 after battling a lengthy illness. He was born on February 20, 1951 in Battle Creek, the son of James and Betty (Blodgett) Mears. Tod attended Vicksburg High School and was part of the 1969 graduating class. For 50 years, Tod was involved in …
Read More »Terry Alexander, 68
Terry Ray Alexander, age 68, of Mendon, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 after battling a long illness. He was born on March 2, 1957 the son of Seborn and Mary (Ledford) Alexander. Terry attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1974 class. In 1975 Terry married Cindy Dunithan, they were later divorced. In 1987, Terry married …
Read More »Mary “Sue” Mangold, 70
Mary “Sue” Mangold, age 70, of Centreville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Sue was born on September 15, 1954, in Flint, the daughter of Wilma Jean Woolworth. She spent her early years in Clio, MI before planting strong roots in St. Joseph County, where she lived for the past 50 years. Sue …
Read More »Ambie Mangold, 12
Ambie Lamoye Michael Mangold, age 12, of Three Rivers, passed away on June 22, 2025 in Centreville. Ambie was born on August 5, 2012, in Three Rivers to Jan Michael “TG” Mangold and Jeniffer Kay Eaton. Ambie lived her entire life in Three Rivers, where she was a vibrant, athletic, and adventurous spirit. She had just completed the 7th grade …
Read More »White Pigeon man killed in crash
Authorities said drugs and excessive speed appear to be factors in a crash involving a golf cart and pickup earlier this week in White Pigeon Township. Michigan State Police troopers responded at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday to an area of Lake Road in response to a crash with injuries The golf cart was heading west on Lake Road when it was …
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St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department officials are continuing to investigate a fatal crash that took place over the weekend in Burr Oak Township. Sheriff Chad Spence said deputies were called at 6:25 a.m. Sunday to the area of Lafayette Road and Big Hill Road in response to a single-vehicle crash. The 20-year-old driver was airlifted from the scene and is …
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