David Alfred Prouty of White Pigeon, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025 at the age of 88. Born on May 19, 1937, in Constantine, David lived a long, full life marked by service to his country, love for his family, and a lifelong connection with nature. He is survived by his loving partner, Sonya West, who stood by his …
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Rebecca Pueschel, 78
Rebecca Lou “Becky” Pueschel, age 78, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday morning, July 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 6, 1947 in Sturgis, Becky was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Ruth May (Mireley) Sherman. She was a lifelong resident of the Howe, Indiana and Sturgis area and graduated …
Read More »Teresa Binion, 59
On Thursday, July 10, 2025, our loving sister, Teresa Kaye Binion, went home to be with the Lord. Teresa was born on August 2, 1965 in Detroit, the daughter of William and Noreen (Curry) Binion. She went to Stewart Elementary School in Detroit. She moved to Three Rivers with her family where she went to Huss Elementary School. After attending …
Read More »John Paul “JP” Lewis, 35
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John Paul Lewis, affectionately known to all as JP, who passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, following a tragic accident. He was 35 years old. He was born December 21, 1989 in Kalamazoo, to father Constable Augusta and mother Lonnette Lewis. He attended Three Rivers High School, …
Read More »Shawn Lung, 46
Shawn Allen Lung, age 46, of Sturgis, passed away on July 4, 2025, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Born on September 24, 1978, in Kendallville, Indiana, Shawn was the beloved son of the late Jerry Allen and Rebecca A. (Garrison) Lung. Shawn was employed with Summit Polymers in Sturgis and previously worked at ARBOC Specialty Vehicles in Middlebury. Shawn …
Read More »Jota Jose Arias, infant
Jota Jose Arias, precious son of Kylee Brock and Jose Arias of Sturgis, Michigan, was stillborn on July 5, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Jota is deeply loved and mourned by his parents, as well as his grandparents: Tyrone and Jessica Washington, and Roman and Raquel Arias, all of Sturgis. He is also survived by his aunts and …
Read More »Anthony Pitone, 91
Anthony (Tony) Pitone, age 91, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Tecumseh, Michigan. He was born August 26, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Francesco and Angelina (Sirianni) Pitone. A high school graduate of the Class of 1951, Tony earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from NYU, followed by an MBA …
Read More »Yanira Crespo, 47
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Yanira Zoe Crespo, age 47, who left us too soon on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Three Rivers. Yanira was a devoted mother, fiancée, daughter, sister, and friend. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Nayeli, her fiancé, Juan Arce Carlo, her brothers Jose and Israel Crespo, and her …
Read More »Darren DeWitt, 55
Darren Lee DeWitt, age 55, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 3, 2025 in Battle Creek. He was born in Sturgis on March 25, 1970, the son of Warren and Louise (Schultz) DeWitt. Darren attended Sturgis High School, where he would meet the love of his life, Darla Caldwell; whom he would eventually marry on October 21, 1993 …
Read More »Patricia Brundige, 82
Patricia Rae Brundige, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away on July 1, 2025 in Three Rivers, surrounded by loving family and friends. Pat was born September 1, 1942 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Raymond and Jeanette (Prange) Dunn. Pat graduated from Three Rivers High School and continued her education at Western Michigan University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in …
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