Dennis Rumsey

Zera Hency, 81

Zera Hency, age 81, of Leonidas, passed away at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville, on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Zera was born on February 17, 1942, in Battle Creek, a daughter to the late Ralph and Donna (Culyer) Batterson. Surviving Zera are her children: Richard Davis, David Davis, Donna Clemmons, grandchildren: Gary Dietchrich Jr., Eric Stamper, Richard Davis, …

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Out and About – Week of September 18th

Because of the Internet, most folks don’t write letters and send them via the U.S. Postal Service anymore. If you need to send a package, you can use UPS, FedEx, or the Postal Service. If you do choose the Postal Service, here are somethings that are prohibited to send: Alcohol. Gifting a bottle of wine, liquor or beer can be …

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Donna Reeb, 82

Donna J. Reeb, age 82, of Leonidas, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Birch AFC in Leonidas. Donna was born on November 30, 1940, in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Wayne Frohriep and Wava (Snook) Vanek. Donna graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1959. She achieved her LPN license and worked as a nurse …

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Mario Perez, 70

Mario Munoz Perez, age 70, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 17, 2023 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born November 5, 1952 in Zinapecuaro, Michoacan, Mexico son of the late Casimiro Munoz Cos and Maria de la luz Perez. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.Mto 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 20th at the …

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June Krueger, 95

Margaret June Krueger, age 95, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday evening, September 16, 2023 at Sparrow House Senior Living in Sturgis. She was born Christmas day 1927 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Carl E. and Ruth F. (Albright) Johnson. Mrs. Krueger came to Sturgis in 1947 to help her aunt and uncle with the M&M News Stand. She …

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David Frank Persson, 70

David Frank Persson, age 70, died in Three Rivers on Thursday, September 14, 2023. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

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Rolene West, 75

Rolene Kay (Morgan) West, age 75, of Colon, passed away on September 8, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Rolene was born on October 9, 1947, to Ronald and Ruth (Hanson) Morgan in Hillsdale. Rolene graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1966. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Rolene went on to study nursing at Ferris State University …

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Michigan man cleared of killing 2 hunters to get $1 million for wrongful convictions

The state of Michigan has agreed to pay $1.03 million to a man who spent nearly 21 years in prison for the deaths of two hunters before the convictions were thrown out in February. Jeff Titus, 71, qualified for compensation under the state’s wrongful conviction law, which pays $50,000 for every year behind bars. Records show Court of Claims Judge James Redford …

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Sue Racette, 82

Sue Carol Racette, age 82, of Nottawa, died peacefully at home in the presence of her family on Thursday, September 14, 2023. She was born in Kalamazoo on August 2, 1941 the daughter of Earl and Ruby (Pike) Goble. She graduated from Honor High School. Sue worked at the Friend of the Court office in Centreville and retired from the …

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Judy Mohney, 80

Judy Mohney passed away on August 20th, 2023, in Salem, Oregon surrounded by her Family. Judy was born in Three Rivers on September 30th, 1942. Her parents were George and Madge (Kline} Gilchrist. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Brother George and several aunts and uncles. She is survived by her husband John Mohney, Stepdaughter Vicki Kintz (John), …

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