Obituaries

Angelo Nick Shutkas, age 83, died in Three Rivers on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.. A memorial service with full military honors will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00 at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers, with Fr. Bryce Buffenbarger officiating.

Sandra E. Alber, age 85, of Sherwood, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Three Rivers. Sandra was born on August 23, 1939 in Colon, a daughter of the late Edwin and Francis “Marian” (Decker) Loudenslager. She graduated as valedictorian of the Colon High School Class of 1957. Sandra attended Western Michigan University for one year, followed by a …

Betty J. Miller, age 92, of Sturgis, and former longtime resident of Marshall, went to live with her Lord and Savior Thursday morning, June 12, 2025, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born May 26, 1933 in Battle Creek, daughter of the late John and Ethel (Leffew) Eakins. Mrs. Miller’s early life was spent in Battle Creek where …

Elmer David Young, age 93, of Burr Oak, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Laurels of Coldwater. He was born May 30, 1932 in Barrington, Illinois, a son to the late David and Ruth (Armbruster) Young. Elmer was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. On March 26, 1955, at the Congregational Church in …

Randy Lee Edwards, age 66, of Sturgis, passed away Monday afternoon, June 9, 2025, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born July 8, 1958 in Sturgis, son of Clifford Fred and Georgia Elizabeth (Anderson) Edwards. Randy was a lifelong Sturgis area resident and graduate of Centreville High School with the class of 1976. He had been employed by …

It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rosalie Dicken, who left us peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2925 at the age of 85. A devoted mother, beloved caregiver, spirited friend, and unforgettable personality, she filled our lives with laughter, warmth, and just the right amount of sass. Family was the center of her …

Linda Jane Veronica VanOosterhout, age 84, of Three Rivers, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 21, 1940 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of Louis and Janet (McCrea) Alchermes. A talented actress, Linda attended C.W. Post University, where she starred in productions of Pygmalion …

John Mayer, age 83, of Sturgis, passed away on Friday, June 6th, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born on December 8, 1941 in Munich, Germany, and emigrated to the United States in 1959 with his family to pursue greater opportunities. The son of Adam and Anna Mayer, he was one of three children, Adam (deceased) and …

Wayne D. Schwartz, age 75, of Centreville, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.  He was born March 30, 1950 in Sturgis, a son of Henry and Pauline (Eichorn) Schwartz. Wayne graduated from Centreville High School in 1968. He later went to Flint Barber College, graduating in 1972. Wayne owned and operated Family Barber in …

Lynelle Jean (Reed) Peterson, age 66, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 surrounded by her family in Tennessee. She lived most of her life in Centreville, graduating from Centreville High School in 1976. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations to help her children with expenses can be made c/o Barb Wittenberg, through Eley Funeral Homes. …