Dennis Rumsey

Out and About – Week of March 4th

I’ve heard that as long as you have a roll of duct tape and a can of WD-40, you can fix just about anything. I have both in my tool box. Here are some special uses for WD-40: Removes crayon marks from walls. These marks were put on walls by some really cute kids. Removes tree sap from your car. …

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Karmen Bolla, 62

Karmen Kay Bolla, age 62, of Sturgis, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 28, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born October 17, 1961 in Sturgis, daughter of Wallace W. and Doris (Stuart) Nichols. Karmen was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1979. She was first married to …

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Sandi Sanders, 59

Sandi M. Sanders of Constantine passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at the age of 59. Sandi was born on May 16, 1964 in Vicksburg. Survived by: Mother: Sandra Mathews Daughter: Cassandra McWatters Granddaughter : Taylor Arterburn Great grandson DaeMari Davis Grandson: Bryce Watkins Daughter: Jillian Burkhart Son In law: Rob Burkhart 3 grandsons Seth, Bo & Grahm Daughter: …

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Leslie Lewis, 47

Leslie Jean Lewis, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2024. She was born in Sturgis on September 21, 1976, the daughter of David W. and Patricia S. (Kilpatrick) Merkle.  Leslie faithfully served her country as a member of the United States Army, retiring with the rank of Sgt. First Class. Leslie had a great love for the water …

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Peter Thurman, 30

Peter Bernard Thurman, age 30, of Leonidas and formerly of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at his home. He was born May 8, 1993, in Three Rivers, the son of Audrey (Thurman) Taylor and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 2011. Peter worked at Grand Rental Station and owned his own lawncare business. …

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Bob Meyer, 77

Robert (Bob) Charles Meyer, age 77, of Three Rivers, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, following an extended illness on the morning of Tuesday, February 27, 2024. He was born on November 8, 1946 to Leo and Jennie Meyer. Bob spent his childhood in the area, having attended Three Rivers Schools. He welcomed five sons into the world …

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Susanna Miller, 92

Susanna Miller, age 92, of Constantine died on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at her home. She was born April 4, 1931 in Barnes County, North Dakota, a daughter of Harry and Amelia (Yoder) Bontrager. On September 20, 1951 she married Ora F Miller in Middlebury. He preceded her in death June 2, 2002. Susanna was a devoted and loving wife, …

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Jane Todd, 83

Jane M. Todd, age 83, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, February 24, 2024 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born January 29, 1941 in Kalamazoo, daughter of the late George Edward and Helen Jean (Schmidt) Darlison. Jane resided in the Sturgis and White Pigeon area her whole life, and was a graduate of White Pigeon High School. …

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Devin Sokolowski, 41

Devin Andrew Sokolowski, age 41, of Chugiak, Alaska and formerly of Mattawan, died on February 11,2024 in Chugiak.  He was born May 22, 1982 in Kalamazoo, the son of Todd Andrew and Laurie Ann (Widmayer) Sokolowski. Devin graduated from Mattawan High School in 2001, where he participated in football, basketball and track. He worked locally for Campbell Murch Memorials. On …

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Graden Kundert, 90

Graden J. Kundert, age 90, passed away peacefully during the morning of Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 14, 1933 in Three Rivers in his family home. Graden was the son of John Henry and Velma Winnefred “Winnie” Kundert. He attended Ferguson School for Elementary and later graduated from Three Rivers …

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