In the past, Monks have had the reputation of being quite knowledgeable when it comes to giving advice. Here are some helpful hints on what we can all do to protect our valuable energy: It’s okay to cancel a commitment. It’s okay to not answer that call. It’s okay to change your mind. It’s okay to want to be alone. …

Robert L. Wright, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away Friday evening, June 23, 2023 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Bob was born March 23, 1937 in Hillsdale, the eldest son of Cecil D. and Thelma L. (Cary) Wright. The family moved to Sturgis when Bob was 8. They then bought “The Farm” on Hackman Road in Burr Oak when …

Jack L. Bargo, age 90, of Sturgis, passed away Friday morning, June 23, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born August 4, 1932 in Sturgis, son of the late Leon “Duke” and Helen Alberta (Basse) Bargo. Jack was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1951. On November 19, …

Mary Lou Brandys, age 79, of Scotts, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on March 6, 1944 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Vince and Vernon Geering.  She was a high school graduate from Athens High School.  During her working life, Mary Lou worked on the assembly line …

Paul J. Hornacek, age 68, of Three Rivers, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo following a long illness. He was born in Muskegon on August 28, 1954 the son of the late Michael F. and Anna H. (Nisky) Hornacek. Paul graduated from Muskegon Catholic High School, earned his Bachelor’s Degree in business from Western Michigan …

Alice Joyce Brown, age 87, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023. She was born October 3, 1935, in Lake City, Arkansas, the daughter of Winford and Virginia (Reed) Fisher. She was the third of their nine children. Alice worked as a waitress much of her adult life. She also worked at Dage Industries in Michigan City, Indiana. …

Marilyn May West, age 92, while living in Greeley, Colorado, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was born June 6, 1931 daughter of the late Ralph and Aftan (Guthire) Bell. She spent her childhood with two younger brothers, David and Alan Bell, in and around Sturgis. She liked reminiscing about the one room Sherman Township School she attended, …

Mary A. Krugh, age 82, of Shipshewana, passed away at her home Saturday evening, June 17, 2023. Mrs. Krugh was born on July 10, 1940, in Colon to Paul and Mabel (Warkentine) Stewart. Living in LaGrange County since 1963, she had worked at Howe Military School, Howe Medical Center, and was a deputy at the LaGrange County Auditor’s office. After …

John D. Alley, age 62, of Burr Oak, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Sturgis Hospital. John was born on November 23, 1960, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son to John and Patricia (Hough) Alley. In June of 1989, John married Brenda Webb. Their marriage ended in divorce. John is survived by his sons: John (Bridgette) Alley of …

Elizabeth M. (Schwartz) Neuenschwander, age 82, of Burr Oak, died Saturday, June 17, 2023 at her home. She was born in Adams County, Indiana on Dec. 11, 1940 the daughter of Jacob and Mary (Miller) Schwartz. She was married to John J. Neuenschwander on Dec. 1, 1966 in Berne, Indiana. She is survived by five children, John E. Neuenschwander of …