Obituaries

Larry Gene Rayhill, age 79, of Sturgis, and a former resident of Elkhart and Mitchell, Indiana, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 15, 2026, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born October 31, 1946 in Mitchell, Indiana, son of the late Herschel McKinley and Ida Iva (Dye) Rayhill. Larry spent his early life in Mitchell and was a …

Donna Marie Sears, age 68, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, surrounded by her loving family. Her passing leaves a profound emptiness, but her memory will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. She was born May 9, 1957 in Williston, North Dakota a …

David Brian Arbogast, age 69, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.  He was born on August 2, 1956 the son of Lester and Etta (McMichael) Arbogast.  On January 28, 1984 David married the love of his life, Vickie Goodwin in LaGrange County. David loved the outdoors and spent as much time as he …

Celeste Noreen McWatters passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at just 12 days old. She was born on March 31, 2026, the beloved daughter of Lacey McWatters and Lonnie Williams, III. Though her time here was brief, Celeste left a lasting imprint on the hearts of all who knew and loved her. She was a …

Patricia Ann “Patty” Adams of Three Rivers passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family, just a few days shy of her 100th birthday. She was born April 29, 1926 at home in Moorepark, the daughter of Wm. Russell “Jim” and Clelia (McKain) Bingman, and graduated from Three Rivers High School where she …

Donna Faye Flagel, age 87, was sent peacefully in her sleep to her eternal home on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Donna was born in Keeler Township, MI to the late Donald and Mildred Straw on September 2, 1938. Faye as she was affectionately known, was a warm shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing …

Norma L. Cobbs, age 93, of Middletown, Ohio, and a longtime former resident of Sturgis, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 11, 2026, at Arlington Point Care Center in Middletown. She was born October 25, 1932 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Sanford E. and Anna (Robbins) Kessler. Norma resided in Ohio for the past 15 years, coming from Sturgis where …

Carol VanDeraa, age 84, of Three Rivers, died Friday, April 10, 2026. Arrangements are pending at Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel, Cassopolis.

Tina Marie Hancock, age 63, of Sturgis, passed away Friday morning, April 10, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 3, 1962 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Dave and Bonnie (Spearow) Smith. Tina resided most of her life in Sturgis, with the exception of eight years she spent living in Florida. She was …

Richard Eldon “Dick” Bunce, age 87, of Colon, was called home to his Lord and Savior Thursday morning, April 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 3, 1938 in Coldwater, son of the late Eldon Walter and Marian Elda (Cole) Bunce. Dick resided in Colon for the past 20 years, coming from Sturgis. He had also …