Bruce Olin Luck, age 67, of Kalkaska, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, in Traverse City. He was born Sept. 23, 1952, to the late Arnold and Helen (Roddy) Luck in Sturgis. Bruce was not a stranger to hard work, having worked most of his life for Grumman Olson and American Axle. After retirement, Bruce moved to Kalkaska to …

Ernest Thomas Erdos Sr., age 82, of Three Rivers, went peacefully to be with his Lord surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Grace Healthcare. Ernie was born on January 5, 1938 in Hammond, LA, the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Bruzcka) Erdos. Mr. Erdos proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during …

Indiana will have a statewide face mask mandate starting next week, joining many other states in similar orders aimed at slowing the coronavirus spread, Gov. Eric Holcomb said Wednesday. The Indiana order will take effect Monday (July 27, 2020) and apply to anyone ages 8 and older in any indoor public or business areas and at outdoor public spaces when …

Jaramie Jones, age 43, of Scottville, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Jaramie was born on Sept. 25, 1976 in Sturgis, the son of Brenda (Bates) Tozer and Rick Jones. He married Mila Johnson on Sept. 20, 2001. Jaramie graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1995, then attended West Shore Community College and Glen Oaks Community …

A man who robbed a bank in southwestern Michigan and tried to rob another was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison. David Floyd’s sentence last week was enhanced by his previous criminal record. Floyd, who has ties to Michigan City, Indiana, admitted to robbing $11,344 from the former New Buffalo Savings Bank in Three Oaks last September and attempting …

Gerald L. Urick Jr., age 75, of Quincy, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020, at home. He was born Aug. 11, 1944, in Sturgis, to Gerald L. and Juanita (Tiejma) Urick Sr. He graduated from Sturgis High School. Gerald was a draftsman at Midwest Foundry in Coldwater. He was a member of NRA. He enjoyed woodworking and also was a …

Albert Duane Rowden, age 92 of Sturgis, died peacefully on July 5, 2020, at his granddaughter’s residence in Livonia. He was born March 7, 1928, in Saginaw, to Walter and Elsie Ann (Rosine) Rowden. He moved as a young child to Lapeer, where he graduated from Lapeer High School in 1946. In October 1946, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, …

The Rev. Brent D. Danielson, age 60, of Sturgis, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Stone Crest Medical Center in Smyrna, Tenn. He was born May 17, 1960, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Donald and Ruby (Marks) Danielson. On Aug. 23, 1980, he married Patricia Thompson in Wrightsville, Ga. Brent was pastor at LaGrange Missionary Church. He came to lead …

Richard A. Yoder, age 78, of White Pigeon, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his home. Richard was born on May 23, 1942 in Kalamazoo, a son to the late Ray and Emaline (Lammer) Yoder. Richard graduated from White Pigeon High School and continued his education for five more years at a union trades school. Richard moved to his …

Connie Joan Roberts, age 75, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday afternoon July 18, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in LaGrange. She was born March 2, 1945, in Three Rivers, a daughter of the late Myrl and Maxine (Kinney) Milhahn. Connie resided in the Sturgis area her entire life and was a graduate of Constantine High School with the …