Kalamazoo State Theatre officials announced Tuesday a pause in operations effective later this month. The closure is intended to be temporary, and will be used to gather interest and identify a new organization – likely a non-profit – to resume operations at the 97-year-old performance venue. Owner Roger Hinman said he remains committed to preserving the cultural and architectural importance …

Octavia Pearl Jane Bohne, age 2, precious daughter of Thaddeus Hahn and Paige Bohne, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Octavia was born July 19, 2022 in Coldwater. She was a happy yet mischievous little girl. Vibrant, full of life, cheerful, always smiling and loved to pose in front of a camera. Octavia loved to eat, especially cheese puffs, …

Raymond D. Hochstetler, age 77 years, 8 months, 1 day, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital from prolonged health issues. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Raymond was born on March 9, 1947, in Elkhart, a son to the late Daniel and Amanda (Troyer) Hochstetler. On March 9, 1967, he married …

Tonya Michelle Adams, age 51, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday evening, November 10, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born December 31, 1972, in Sturgis, daughter of Pearl Sue (Pagels) White. Tonya was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1992. On June 5, 1999, she married Robert Adams in …

Sharon Louise Shears, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, November 9, 2024, at her home. She was born April 3, 1938, in LaGrange, Indiana, daughter of the late Dey and Opal (Smith) Hostetler. Sharon was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1956. On April 30, 1957, she married Royce D. …

Shirley Ann Merkle, age 88, of Colon, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, November 8, 2024. Following in her wish’s, cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be planned at a later date. Arrangements by Schipper Funeral Home.

Lyle Claire Mikel, age 93, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, November 4th, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born May 31, 1931 in Wakelee, Michigan, the son of Elmer and Helen (Williams) Mikel. He was a graduate of Marcellus High School in the class of 1950. After graduation he served in the US Army. …

Shawn P Arndt, age 51, of Constantine, died on Nov. 3, 2024 with his Wife in an auto accident in Florence Township. He was Born on Feb. 6, 1973 in Elkhart the Son of William and Geneva (Hunn) Arndt. Shawn was a Constantine resident since 1994. He was employed by American Axel, and a Member of  The Mottville Community Church. …

Ronda G Arndt, age 60, of Constantine, died on Nov. 3, 2024 with her Husband in an auto accident in Florence Township. She was born on Nov. 6, 1963 in Elkhart the Daughter of Thomas H and Gail M (Irving) Lee. Ronda he lived in the Constantine and White Pigeon area all of life. She was employed as an industrial …

I’m putting this column together on Sunday, the day before Veterans Day. I always try to have it completed earlier, but my schedule has prevented me from getting to it until now. I must finish this column by today so that I can get it to the radio station before Monday morning. WLKM Radio carries the column on their website …