Marjorie J. Borgert, age 95, of Colon, passed away, Monday morning, November 9, 2020 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Marjorie was born on August 30, 1925 in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Floyd and Hazel (Williams) Ultz. Marjorie graduated from Burr Oak High School with the class of 1943. She would live the rest of her life in …

David Charles Ferguson, age 67, died on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated and no public services will occur at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

John Peter Koller, age 91, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born March 25, 1929 in Chicago, the son of Peter and Louise (Murdter) Koller. John served his country in the United States Air Force, and for 39 years was an electrical engineer employed by ComEd. He was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church, where …

Robert Ronald Hoffine, age 78, of Sturgis, passed away early Monday morning, Nov. 9, 2020, at his home. He was born Aug. 2, 1942, in Constantine, a son of the late Lloyd and Elsie (Furman) Hoffine. Bob resided in Constantine and Sturgis his entire life. On July 17, 1981, he married Ethel Beatrice Dost in Sturgis. She preceded him in …

Steven Michael Glant, age 65, of Union City, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Lighthouse of Athens, 310 S. Capital Avenue. Pastor Jayme Palaszeski from the Athens United Methodist Church will officiate. …

Michael S. Koss, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Born in Philadelphia on April 8, 1938, he was the beloved father of Burton Koss, uncle Mickey to nine nieces and nephews, 21 great nieces and nephews, 10 great-great nieces and nephews, and adopted uncle Mickey to many more. Dear brother of the late Norman …

Howard J. Barkley, age 89, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, following a short battle with COVID-19. Howard was born Oct. 1, 1931, in Fort Dodge Iowa, a son of the late Howard and Ruth (Leiss) Barkley. Howard had a positive attitude and always found the good in those around him. He had …

Dianna Carol Caldwell, age 73, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 29, 2020, at Sturgis Hospital. She was born Aug. 8, 1947, in Branch County, a daughter of the late Elmer and Bertha (Foster) Bauman. Dianna resided in Sturgis most of her life. On Sept. 30, 1979, she married William Randall “Frog” Caldwell in Edinburgh, Ind. He preceded her …

Michigan is rolling out statewide a voluntary, free coronavirus app that notifies users if they have potentially been in close contact with infected people. Monday’s launch comes weeks after the state began piloting the technology in Ingham County, including at Michigan State University. State Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon is encouraging all Michiganders to download the app onto …

Esther Brouwer, age 97, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Esther was born in Berwyn, IL, on July 25, 1923, to John and Louise (Knobloch) Wimmer. She met her first and only boyfriend and love of her life, Harold Brouwer, in their church youth group. Harold joined the U.S. Army in Europe during WWII, …