John Eugene Ash, age 74, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 14, 2025. John was born on February 24, 1951 in Sturgis, a son of the late John Eugene and Jeanie (Jenson) Ash. John was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1969. John proudly served his country in the United States …

Kenneth Eugene Ball, age 74, of Sturgis, passed away early Monday morning, April 14, 2025, at The Laurels of Coldwater in Coldwater. He was born February 21, 1951 in Sturgis, son of the late Violet McClanahan. Ken was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1969. On October 25, 1984, he married Maty …

Allen Eugene Decker II, age 73, of Colon, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Allen was born on August 24, 1951 in Sturgis, a son to the late Allen Eugene and Mary (West) Decker. Allen was a graduate of Colon High School with the class of 1969. He then earned a bachelor’s …

Virginia Blanche Horn (“Ginger”), age 83, of Sturgis, passed away during the early evening on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born in New Jersey on May 15, 1941, the oldest daughter of the late Louis and Virginia (Gill) Taylor. Ginger was raised in Clayton, New Jersey, and grew up working as a “soda jerk” and singing …

Naoma R Irelan, age 81, of White Pigeon, died on Sunday,April 13, 2025 at her home. She was born on June 2, 1943 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Hubert K  and Mary A (Mercer) Carpenter. Naoma was a White Pigeon resident since 1967, coming from Constantine.  She was employed as a Sales Manager, Bookeeper, First Responder, and caregiver. She …

Debra J. Meyer, age 65, of Colon, passed away at her home on the morning of Sunday, April 13, 2025. Debra was born on April 6, 1960 in Coldwater, a daughter to the late Leo and Virginia Buholtz. Debra was a graduate of Bronson High School as a member of the class of 1978. On July 29, 1983, Debra married …

With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life well-lived, we share that Dennis “Denny” Eugene Warford went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on June 16, 1943, Denny was a man whose quiet strength, kind heart, and unwavering faith left an indelible mark on all who knew him. …

Karen Ann Frischkorn, age 82, a beloved mother, wife, and friend, of Howe, IN, passed away on April 4, 2025, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Karen was born on March 22, 1943, in Flint, MI, to her Swedish parents, Hjalmer and Selma (Erickson) Bloomquist. She was the third of five sisters: Barbara, Sonja, Karen, Gloria, and Diane. …

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Warren Ross Davis, age 81, of Elkhart, formerly of Jones, entered into eternal rest peacefully Wednesday, April 9, 2025. His life began November 8, 1943 in Chicago, the youngest of four children born to Alexander and Johanna (Richter) Davis. Following high school, Warren answered the call to serve his country by joining the Army National Guard.  He enjoyed a long …