Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Dentler, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, on November 22, 2024, at the age of 76. She was born on November 13, 1948. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Connie Winbigler and Eugene Freeze, her loving husband, Thomas Dentler, her daughter, Sheryl Hager, and her …

Wilma A. Hochstedler, age 80, of Burr Oak, passed away at her home on Monday, December 2, 2024. Wilma was born on September 10, 1944, in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Alvin and Mary (Magdalena) Hochstedler. Surviving Wilma are her siblings: twin brother Willis Hochstedler of Mendon, Anna (Alvin) Graber of LaGrange, Miriam (Paul) Yoder of LaGrange, Edward (Edna) …

Sandra Kay Rutter, age 71, of Limestone, died after courageously battling cancer for over ten years late Friday evening, November 29, 2024 at UPHS-Marquette. She was born on September 15, 1953 in Sturgis to the late Reuben “Pat” and Genevieve “Jenny” (Boals) Schwartz. Sandy grew up in Sturgis and while attending church, she met Lyle Rutter. Sandy and Lyle were …

Claudia Elizabeth Lewis, age 64, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at her home. She was born August 19, 1960 in Vicksburg, the youngest child of David G. and Ann R. (Cameron) Battishill. Claudia graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1978, and went on to attend two years of college at Glen Oaks Community …

Mable Grace Batten, age 64, of Sherman Township, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.  She was born September 20, 1960 in Three Rivers, a daughter of William and Marion (Salisbury) Arnold, Sr. Mable graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1978. She worked for EXOS/Crocker Ltd. in Centreville, Coldwater and Howe, retiring in 2024 after more than …

Karen Ann Paul, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the age of 83. Born Karen Ann Steininger on June 2, 1941, she was the daughter of loving parents Leonard and Marcella and was raised with a strong sense of family, community, and faith. She graduated from Three …

Geraldine “Geri” M. Bloom, age 71, of Coldwater, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center in Angola. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 6, 2024, at 12:00 noon at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastor Wyatt Smith officiating. Prior to the service a memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 to …

Bonnie L. (Crawford) McDowell, age 69, of Sturgis, passed away following a brief illness on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born in LaGrange on February 7, 1955 the daughter of Sherman and Helen (Anthony) Crawford. Bonnie married Arthur Hack, and together they raised a daughter, Trina; Art preceded Bonnie in passing. Bonnie …

Ronald D Rose, age 64, of White Pigeon, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at his home. He was born on November 25, 1959. Ron was a White Pigeon High School graduate and college educated with ASE National Certification. He was employed by the St. Joseph County Transportation Authority for many years. Ron was a long time resident of …

Yvonne Copper, age 70, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. She was born February 7, 1954 in Chicago, the daughter of Earl Hodges and Maebell (McCloud) Dobine, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1972. Yvonne cared for others as a nurse’s aide for 33 years at Optalis Health …