Obituaries

Susan B. Owen, age 81, of Sturgis, went to be with her Lord and Savior and was reunited with loved ones on Tuesday morning, July 1, 2025, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Sue was born on April 19, 1944 in LaGrange, Indiana, the daughter of the late E. Everett and Wilma B. (Myers) Owen. She spent her entire life …

Edgar Eduardo Hernandez Alcantar, age 20, of Sturgis, passed away tragically on Sunday morning, June 29, 2025, in Burr Oak Township, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on September 14, 2004, in Acámbaro, Michoacán, Mexico, the beloved son of Cecelio Hernandez and Maria Elena Alcantar. Edgar moved to Sturgis at the age of two, where …

Leobardo “Leo” Valdez, age 44, of Sturgis, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 2, 2025, in LaGrange County, Indiana, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on November 29, 1980, in Zinapécuaro, Michoacán, Mexico, the beloved son of the late Higinio and Cristina (Morquecho) Valdez. Leo made Sturgis his home for the past 27 years after …

Phillip “Tod” Mears, age 74, of Vicksburg, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 after battling a lengthy illness. He was born on February 20, 1951 in Battle Creek, the son of James and Betty (Blodgett) Mears. Tod attended Vicksburg High School and was part of the 1969 graduating class. For 50 years, Tod was involved in …

Terry Ray Alexander, age 68, of Mendon, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 after battling a long illness. He was born on March 2, 1957 the son of Seborn and Mary (Ledford) Alexander. Terry attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1974 class. In 1975 Terry married Cindy Dunithan, they were later divorced. In 1987, Terry married …

Mary “Sue” Mangold, age 70, of Centreville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Sue was born on September 15, 1954, in Flint, the daughter of Wilma Jean Woolworth. She spent her early years in Clio, MI before planting strong roots in St. Joseph County, where she lived for the past 50 years. Sue …

Ambie Lamoye Michael Mangold, age 12, of Three Rivers, passed away on June 22, 2025 in Centreville. Ambie was born on August 5, 2012, in Three Rivers to Jan Michael “TG” Mangold and Jeniffer Kay Eaton. Ambie lived her entire life in Three Rivers, where she was a vibrant, athletic, and adventurous spirit. She had just completed the 7th grade …

Robert A. Teadt, Sr., age 87, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday morning, June 30, 2025. Born August 16, 1937 in Sturgis, he was the son of the late Alfred and Ruth (Walters) Teadt. A lifelong resident of the Sturgis area, Bob graduated from Centreville High School with the Class of 1955. In 1955, he began …

Susan D. Bergh, age 75, of Constantine, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in the comfort of her home, a paradise built with her husband. She was born February 12, 1950 in New Carlisle, IN, a daughter of Edgar and Viola (Matson) Robinson. Sue graduated from New Carlisle High School in 1968 and continued her education, graduating with the first …

Michael John Didelot, age 77, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 16, 1948 in Chesterton, Indiana the son of Edward and Claire (Smith) Didelot, and graduated from Chesterton High School. In his early years, he enjoyed time with his siblings, sport, fishing, and …