Obituaries

B. Douglas Troup, age 74, of Jones, died Monday evening, June 10, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Doug was born October 4, 1949 in Elkhart to Boyd and Charlotte (Konneck) Troup. He spent the first 13 years of his life at Garver Lake in Edwardsburg, where he, his sister Peg and neighboring baby boomers spent time fishing, swimming, …

James H. Woermbke, age 73, of Nottawa Township, Mendon, died on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at his home. He was born April 15, 1951 in East Chicago, IN a son of John and Loretta (Mataski) Woermbke. James graduated from Roosevelt High School in East Chicago in 1969 and furthered his education at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL and …

Carrie Jo Hesher, age 63, of Three Rivers, passed away on May 6, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was born on February 25, 1961 in Three Rivers to the late Charles and Georgia (Colosimo) Spencer.  Carrie attended Three Rivers High School and graduated with the class of 1979. Carrie is survived by her sisters, Gail Stowers, Christine Spencer, Julie …

LaVerne A Timm, age 97, of Centreville, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 8, 2024.  She was born in Sturgis on June 19, 1926 the daughter of Lewis and Sylvia (Fish) Timm.  On August 31, 1945 she married the love of her life, Donald Timm, in Centreville.  LaVerne and Donald started their lives together in a home, where …

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Minnie (Marie) Cleveland, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community. Minnie passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Friday, June 7, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and warm memories. Born as Minnie Westphal in Jones, Michigan, in Cass County, Minnie …

Donald Major Dean, age 76, of Mendon, passed away at his home on Friday, June 7, 2024.  He was born in Ypsilanti on July 21, 1947 the son of Charles and Mary (Barnes) Dean.  Donald attended Colon High School and was part of the 1965 graduating class.  Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he would …

Sherman Dee Greider, Sr., age 90, of Leonidas, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 6, 2024.  He was born on December 29, 1933 in South Bend, the son of John and Evelyn (Hudzinski) Greider.  Sherman attended Riley High School and was part of the 1953 graduating class.  After graduation, Sherman married the love of his life, Mary Ann …

William “Bill” Elwood Spence, age 85, of Mendon, passed away at his home peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2024.  He was born in Three Rivers on July 1, 1938 the son of Olin and Imagene (Butler) Spence.  Bill attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1956 graduating class.  A year later, on December 22, 1957 Bill married high …

Sophia I. Miller, age 89, of Thurston Woods Village, Sturgis and formerly of Three Rivers, died Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Ft. Wayne. She was born December 19, 1934 in DeKalb Co. Indiana, a daughter of the late Daniel and  Elsie (Curlis) Pierson.  Sophia lived in Indiana until the age of 10, when she moved to Sturgis.  On June …

Charles (Chuck) E. Bowers, age 75, of Three Rivers (formerly of Marcellus), passed away on Wednesay, June 5, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 16, 1949, to the late Richard and Frances (Harding) Bowers. Chuck was a 1967 graduate of Marcellus High School and was an over-the-road truck driver for many years. …