Margaret Elaine Willis, 68, of Elkhart, died Monday, July 22, 2019, in Mason Township, in an automobile accident. She was born Sept. 25, 1950, in Sturgis, a daughter of Elmer L. and Margaret L. (Beach) Willis. She was an Elkhart resident the past 20 years, coming from Bristol, Ind. Her early life was lived in White Pigeon. She worked as …

Linda G. Carver, a radiant, positive force in so many lives passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, July 20th, 2019 at the age of 65. Linda was born in Lakeview, Ohio on September 23, 1953 to Tony and Laverne Sorchy. Her family later moved to Sturgis, where she met the love of her life and husband …

Edward Dean Miller, age 69, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at The Laurels of Bedford in Battle Creek. He was born Oct. 14, 1949, in Sturgis, a son of the late Paul J. and Donna (Rickett) Miller. Ed resided his entire life in Sturgis, with the exception of the 33 years he lived in California. He was …

Kenneth N. Wegner, age 86, 209 Jean St., Sturgis, passed away early Monday morning, July 22, 2019, at Fairview Living Center in Centreville. He was born Oct. 18, 1932, in Sturgis, a son of the late Robert O. and Rose Mae (Thompson) Wegner. Ken was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of …

Max Ray Spealman, age 82, of Scotts, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Kairo’s Dwelling Hospice Home in Kalamazoo. He was born in Fulton, MI on May 9, 1937 the son of Gerald J. and Fay (Waits) Spealman, and has been a lifetime resident of the area. He graduated from Vicksburg High School and served in the Army National Guard. …

Denise Lou McNeal, age 63 of Gobles, born on January 8, 1956, a daughter of William and Lena Ackley, passed away July 17, 2019 at her home after a long battle with cancer.  She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Kiyana McNeal, younger brother Scott Ackley, and parents William and Lena Ackley. She leaves behind her husband Randy McNeal, children …

Richard “Dick” Cripe, age 87 of Centreville, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 22, 2019. Dick was born in Youngstown, OH on April 12, 1932, the son of Glen “Dutch” and Bess (Beaty) Cripe. He graduated from Morgan Park High School in Chicago in 1950 and received his Masters in Counseling and Industrial Arts …

Elsie A. (Baker) Sees, age 76, of Goshen, passed away Friday morning, July 19, 2019, at Goshen Health Hospital. She was born May 11, 1943, in Three Rivers, a daughter of the late William Bond “Bill” and Mildred Ethel “Sally” (Ryan) Baker. Elsie resided in Goshen for the past 20 years, coming from Sturgis, where she was a graduate of …

Carolyn J. Eckert, age 74, of Burr Oak, passed away Sunday evening, July 21, 2019, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. She was born Nov. 27, 1945, in Three Rivers, a daughter of the late William Phillip and Bernice (Parker) Clark. Carolyn resided most of her life in the Burr Oak area. On Nov. 8, 1968, she married Theodore …

Joshua Nelson Bell, age 36, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at his home. He was born Sept. 25, 1982, in Sturgis, a son of Daniel Nelson and Debra (Trine) Bell. Josh was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a member of the Sturgis High School class of 2001 and a graduate of Ding King Car Detailing School. Most …