On this date in 1962, the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Inc. was formed. I’m curious as to how many of you were aware of this. Our lives are filled with so many memorable events that it’s difficult to keep up with all of them. Eighteen years ago tomorrow, September 11, the United States of America was attacked by terrorists. …

Colleen S. Yunker, age 78, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 8, 2019, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born Feb. 6, 1941, in Pierre, S.D., a daughter of the late Leland and Eleanor (Wareing) Steele. Colleen resided in Sturgis for more than 50 years, coming from South Dakota. On Aug.10, 1979, she married Jean H. Yunker …

Joshua P. Wickey, age 41, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his beloved family. Joshua, a son of Jeffery and Sharon (Sorko-Ram) Wickey, was born May 13, 1978, in Sturgis. Joshua lived most of his life in the Sturgis and Kalamazoo region, graduating from home school in 1996. Following completion of his …

Kathy Ann (Reeg) Humphries, age 62, sadly passed away Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at her home. She was born Dec. 6, 1956, at Sturgis Hospital. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan Reeg; her father, Jac Reeg; and a brother, Jeff Reeg. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Humphries; children Jaclyn, Daniel and Karissa; grandchildren; and many …

David L. Stoll, age 73, of Sherwood, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at his home in Sherwood. David was born August 8, 1946 in Coldwater, a son to the late Ernest and Thelma (Vreeland) Stoll. David graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1965. After graduating David took up the family farm and for the rest of …

Marjorie Ella Powell passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Heartland Health Center in Three Rivers. She was born December 13, 1921 in Fabius Township, the daughter of Jesse and Lela (Whitehead) Munger. Marjorie graduated with the class of 1939 from Cassopolis High School. On January 6, 1946 she married James Elwood Powell in Sturgis. He preceded her in …

Bobby Ray Golden, age 81, of Three Rivers, died September 2, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Bobby was born April 5, 1938, in Pineville, Kentucky, to Floyd and Grace (Hoskins) Golden. Bob worked for General Motors in their Chicago plant where he met his wife, Pam. They were united in marriage on January 7, 1984 and their …

Determined as well as hard-working, Walker Sisson was a genuine person through and through. A devoted father and grandfather he savored the time he spent with his growing family over the years. Walker lived his life to the fullest and enjoyed tinkering with anything electronic spending countless hours creating obscure objects from scratch. His genius mind led him to many …

Lois E. Bratton, age 93, of Bristol, Ind., died Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, at her home following an extended illness. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Mottville Bible Church in Mottville, where services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment will be in Mottville Township Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Mottville Bible …

Frank Joseph Granzotto, age 93, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 31, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Three Rivers on Dec. 19th, 1925 the son of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth (Cerutti) Granzotto. Frank has been a lifetime resident of Three Rivers.  On May 9, 1953 he married the love of his life …