Judith Kirsch Van Solkema died Oct. 19, 2019, at the age of 86. Born Feb. 10, 1933, in Sturgis, she is predeceased by parents Guy W. Kirsch and Flora Kirsch Beck; brother Charles E. Kirsch; and son David G. Trout. She is survived by her adored husband, Sherman Van Solkema; daughters Debbie Moran (Larry), Cindy Trout and Karen Trout; daughter-in-law …

Carrie Jean Johnson, age 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Lorraine Heard Dodds gave birth to Carrie Jean on September 28, 1945 in Chicago. At the age of 6 months, Annie Mae Olidge (Madea) took over and raised her. Carrie confessed her life to Christ at Bethel Baptist Church, Three Rivers, under …

Daniel “Rej” Rejman, age 64, of Constantine, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in Green Bay, WI. He was born in Detroit on June 14, 1955, a son of Joseph and Nellie (Mazur) Rejman. Rej graduated from Cody High School in 1973 and went on to serve as a submariner in the U.S. Navy. In June of 1986, he …

David A. Dawson, age 70, died on October 17, 2019.  Beloved husband of the late Judy Ann Dawson (nee Chappell) and fiancee of Janet Campion (nee Tuscher); Loving father of Lindsay (Luis Rios) Dawson, Melissa (Adam) Kohn, Jeremiah Campion and Carolyn (Sean) Griffin; Cherished PaPa of Pierce, Daphne, Sadie and Morgan; Proud son of the late Arthur “Red” and Donna …

David Vandenbos, age 71, of Sturgis, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away Monday afternoon, October 7, 2019 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, Indiana following a hard fought battle of several years and under hospice care for the past few months. He was born December 20, 1947 in Platte, South Dakota son of the late Benjamin and Catherine (Weerheim) …

Margaret May Borgert, age 97, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at the home of her daughter, Sharon, after an extended illness. Margaret was born August 8, 1922 in Troy Township, MI a daughter to the late Earnest and Stella (Hogan) Little and was later adopted by Melvin and Elba (Wagner) Swihart. Margaret grew up in Bronson graduating …

Thomas Owen Wilson, age 85, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at his home on Corey Lake surrounded by his family on Monday, October 7, 2019. He was born in Chicago on June 24, 1934, to Irving and Della Wilson of Chicago. He married Joyce Helmholz on June 16, 1956 and had two boys Thomas William and Gregg Donald. Nothing …

Harley Pierce, age 93, of Sturgis, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 after a long, productive, and happy life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Bessie (Torbet) Pierce, and his wife of 60 years, Eva Pierce. He is survived by a son Harley Jr (Mary) Pierce of Paw Paw, 4 grandchildren, Carl Tokarchick, Walter Tokarchick, …

AnnMarie Malesh, age 91, of Colon, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at ProMedica Coldwater Hospital. AnnMarie was born in Chicago on August 28, 1928, a daughter to the late Michael and Ann (Bracik) Barbic. AnnMarie grew up in the Chicagoland area, moving to Colon in 1992. Before moving to Colon, AnnMarie and her family made Colon their second home …

Mrs. Ina Mae Foura, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 4th, 2019 at the Fairview Nursing Home in Centreville.  Ina was born on May 13, 1937 in Huntington Beach, CA., the daughter of the late Clifton D. and Goldie (Hast) Winder. Mrs. Foura has been a long time resident of Three Rivers and an avid …