Obituaries

With heavy hearts but unwavering faith in GOD, we celebrate the beautiful life of our beloved Renita Norment—a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  Renita died on February 15, 2025at the age of 70. Renita’s journey began on July 13, 1954, born to her loving mother, Hattie Ella Norment, and her late father, A.V. Phillips. She was a woman of …

Beverly Joan Large, age 100, of Sturgis, passed away on April 5, 2025 at Thurston Woods Villa in Sturgis. She was born August 23, 1924 in Kalamazoo, daughter of the late Delbert and Blanche (Parker) Fennell. Bev was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1942. She furthered her education at Bronson Methodist …

Larry Thomas Broker, age 78, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born July 12, 1946 in Sturgis, the son of Andrew and Ellen (Fritz) Broker, but became a Three Rivers Wildcat as a kindergartener at Ruth Hoppin School. He attended Hoppin through seventh grade after which he began as an eighth-grader …

Christopher “Seth” Frame Sr., age 45, of Shipshewana, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Chris was born on April 6, 1979 in Three Rivers, a son to Bobby E. Frame and Beverly “Kathy” Boals. Surviving Chris are his children: Christopher (Julia) Frame of Bronson, Bryce (Bailie) Frame of Mendon, and Cheyanne Frame of Sherwood, mother Kathy Owsley of …

Dale Allen Barton, age 83, of Colon, passed away on March 28, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice Center in Kalamazoo. Dale was born March 2, 1942 in Kalamazoo, a son of the late Gordon D. and Iva M. (Snow) Barton. He made his home in Colon most of his life, graduating from Colon High School with the class of 1960. …

Larry Ray Farmer, age 80, of Three Rivers, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Larry was born on August 12, 1944 in Greenville, MI. He was the son of Raymond and Helen (Peck) Farmer. He was married to Dixie Lynn Farmer on March 21, 1964. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time …

Alice Aileen Watson, age 71, of Howe, Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, April 5, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born November 19, 1953 in Sandusky, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late Allen and Olive (Brown) Adams. After growing up in Croswell, MI Alice moved to Sturgis in 1975. She subsequently also lived in Marshall, …

Lucille Ellen “Lucy” Johnson, 89, of LaGrange, died on Friday, April 4, 2025, at her residence. She was born on April 16, 1935, in East Gilead, Michigan, to Clarence J. and Vera (Henderson) Wooster. Lucy worked at the Kirsch Company in Sturgis for 37 years. After her retirement, she babysat her grandchildren and some of the neighborhood kids. She was …

David L. Bent. age 87, completed his earthly service and joined the Lord on Thursday, April 3, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born August 9, 1937 to the late Leon and Lucille Bent of Marcellus. David is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Phyllis, and his children, David (Lari) Bent Jr., Michele (Frank) Oswald, Lynette (William) Benn, …

Thomas Arnold, age 67, of Three Rivers, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sundy, March 30th, 2025. He was born in Three Rivers on August 25th, 1957, the son of the late Thomas C. and Mable (Camp) Arnold. Tom was kind, loving, and known for his sense of humor. He was a genuine family man who took the time …