Obituaries

Sharon Lee Herrmann, age 80, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday evening, April 1, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 12, 1945 in Hillsdale, daughter of the late Richard John and Lila (Lyons) Gemmill. Sharon had resided in Sturgis since 1963, coming from Hillsdale. She left from Patterson’s Supper Club in Sturgis following 20 years …

Adam Asher Clemens, age 5, of Colon, went to be with his loved ones in heaven on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.  Adam was born on September 4, 2020, in Battle Creek to his loving parents, Joshua and Kimberly (Yonkers) Clemens. Adam attended school at Sturgis Commons, where his bright spirit and unique way of seeing the world left a lasting …

Donald Louis Yax Jr., age 69, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 28, 1957 in Kalamazoo, the son of Donald and Barbara (Taft) Yax. Donald was self-employed as a carpenter and also worked for American Village. He loved the outdoors, whether hunting, fishing, motorcycling, or …

Mervel Richard “Dick” Delp, age 84, of Colon, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Beacon Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mervel was born on February 11, 1942 in Albion, the son of the late Mervel Ammel “Merv” and Lillie Jean (Murphy) Delp. Mervel spent his entire life in Colon. He graduated from Colon High School with the Class of …

Billy R. Miller, age 73, of Shipshewana, passed away at on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Elkhart General Hospital, after a one-year battle with leukemia. He was born on July 3, 1952 in LaGrange to Crist J. and Katie (Troyer) Miller. On September 2, 1972 in Centreville, he married Terry Watts, she survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are …

Frank Louis Wittendorf III, age 42, of South Bend, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026. He was born February 21, 1984 in Three Rivers, the son of Frank L. Jr. and Barbara A. (Lung) Wittendorf, and graduated from Constantine High School, where he participated in Boy Scouts and CTE. Frank was the head pressman at Mossberg & Co. in South …

Robert J. Mahoney Jr., residing in Sturgis, Michigan, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at the age of 85, at The Orchards Skilled Nursing Facility in Three Rivers. Robert was born on June 3, 1940 in South Bend to the late Robert J. Mahoney and the late Phyllis Irene (Pruett) Mahoney. He graduated in 1961 from Our Lady of the …

It is with a deep sense of both sadness and gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of David H. Minger on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the age of 82, after a prolonged period of declining health. Dave, was born on June 20, 1943 in Three Rivers to Irvin (Tiny) F. and Maxine Minger. Dave’s …

Larry Dale Williams, age 87, of Edwardsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Elkhart. He was born on January 29, 1939 in Miami, Oklahoma, the son of Lee and Letha (Rhodes) Williams. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Ray Funeral Services, 305 Rock River Avenue, Three Rivers, Michigan, has been entrusted with his care. …

Billy Joe Scruggs, age 76, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at his home. He was born May 17, 1949 in Paw Paw, the son of Clarence M. and Josephine M. (Milan) Scruggs, and graduated from Paw Paw High School with the Class of 1968. Billy served his country in the United States Army from 1968-1972. He …