Obituaries

Hazel J Crosbie passed away in Kalamazoo, surrounded by her family on August 8, 2025. She was born at home in Marcellus to Charlie Roberts and Lillian Sherry. Hazel was a remarkable woman who lived life on her own terms. She spent her early years in Three Rivers and Parkville. She graduated from Mendon High School with the class of …

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Allen Waldo on August 7, 2025 at the age of 58.  After a long hard-fought battle, surrounded with the love of his family and friends, he has transitioned into the glorious, accepting, all knowing light of the lord God in heaven. His life began August 1, 1962 in …

Sheryl Ann Wilder, age 68, of Colon, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Sheryl was born on July 14, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Roman and Margaret (Thatch) Kurzawski. She graduated from Colon High School with the Class of 1975 and made Colon her home for the …

Shirley Ann Schrock, age 89, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday evening, August 10, 2025 at her home. She was born October 29, 1935 in Three Rivers, a daughter to the late Robert and Arlene (Swinehart) Owen. Shirley graduated from Three Rivers High School and has lived in Nottawa, andd Sturgis, where she has resided since 1970. She was first married …

Joyce G. Barnett Wygant, age 94, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, August 8, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on June 23, 1931 in Branch County, Michigan, the daughter of the late Jay and Edith (Strong) Rubley. Joyce remained a lifelong resident of Sturgis and Branch County, dedicating her …

Susan Lemmerhart, age 70, of White Pigeon, passed away peacefully surrounded by love and family on August 7, 2025 Born on September 18, 1954, Susan was the beloved daughter of the late Maclisle and Jeanette Allen. A bright, fun-loving, free spirit, Susan lived her life with joy, laughter, and a heart full of love. A true hippie at heart, she …

Annie McGee, age 91, passed away on August 6, 2025, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo surrounded by the spirit and love of her family. Annie McGee was born March 23, 1934 in Brookhaven, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Aaron and Luvenia (Sanders) Martin, and the second of nine children. Annie was raised in Brookhaven, where she was …

Gay Lee Warner, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Edgewood Health & Rehabilitation. She was born September 18, 1943 in Portage, the daughter of Armand J. Stowell and Maxine Briggs Stowell. Most of her education (K-12) occurred in Portage schools but she graduated from Three Rivers Adult Education, then attended Glen Oaks Community College …

Barbara Jean Jones, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at LakeHouse Assisted Living. She was born March 9, 1943 in Berwyn, Ill., the daughter of Kenneth and Mary (Brockbank) Kandler, and graduated from Lyons Township High School with the Class of 1961. On August 10, 1968 she married Andy Jones. Barb and Andy enjoyed life …

Bartel E Jonker Jr, age 86, of Sturgis, died on Monday, August 11, 2025 following a short illness. He was born on March 22, 1939 in Sturgis, the Son of Bartel E and  Violet M (Schouten) Jonker Sr. Bartell lived in the Sturgis and White Pigeon area all of his life, and was a graduate of White Pigeon High School …