Obituaries

Betty L Kern, age 80, of Three Rivers, died on Friday, December 19, 2025. She was born on March 13, 1945 in Coldwater, the daughter of Denton and Margaret (Deter) Castle. Betty had been a resident of Three Rivers since 1978.  She married James L Kern on Sept. 22, 2001 in Jones. He survives, along with her Children Debbie Francisco, …

Karyl L Burton, age 82, of Constantine, died on December 13, 2025. She was born on October 29, 1943 in Kalamazoo, the Daughter of Russell and Evelyn (Noble) Gould. Karyl had been a resident of Constantine since 2005. She was employed as a secretary and child care provider. She is survived by 2 sons Troy(Michelle) Schroeder and Jeffrey Schroeder, 4 …

Robin Marguerite Harker, age 66, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, December 20, 2025, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. She was born on December 8, 1959 in Sturgis, the daughter of Charles Owen and Donna Belle (Smith) Wall. A lifelong resident of the Sturgis area, Robin was a graduate of Sturgis High School. Robin spent several years …

Joseph Edward Kopinski, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 18, 2025 in Three Rivers. He was born on May 19, 1953 in South Bend, a son to Joseph and Gertrude (Witucki) Kopinski. Joe spent his early years in South Bend before later moving to St. Joseph County, MI. On July 4, 1990, he married the …

Michael Kevin Deel, age 61, of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, December 16, 2025. He was born in Beckley, West Virginia on February 5, 1964 the son of Leonard and Linda (Bell) Deel.  He attended Willow Run High School in Ypsilanti, and was part of the 1982 graduating class.  On November 27, 2004 he married Kimberly …

Linda Beth Cubbernuss, age 80, of Mendon, passed away at Nu Care Assisted Living in Sturgis on December 14, 2025 after a long illness.  She was born in Fawn River Township on April 17, 1945 the daughter of Clair and Frances (James) Decker.  Linda attended Colon High School and was part of the 1963 graduating class.  A few weeks after …

Betty Jean Young, age 89, of Burr Oak, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, December 18, 2025, at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater. She was born August 11, 1936 in Angola, the cherished only child of Wilfred and Harriet (Shay) Nutt. Betty made her home in Burr Oak for the past 70 years after moving from Bronson, where she …

Dan Hickman, age 78, of Wellston, Michigan, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on December 10, 2025, with his loving wife by his side, and countless friends and family in his heart. He was born on July 13th, 1947 in Beebe, Arkansas. Dan moved to the Midwest at a young age where he was …

Sandra, or Sandy or Jane to her family and friends, was a supremely kind soul who cared for all living creatures. Equally enthralled by both the Earth and the cosmos on a grand scale and by the tiny ecosystems in her own backyard, she was dedicated to feeding her neighborhood birds and other wildlife. She was a teacher of Earth …

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Victoria Yvonne (Mandigo) Braquet, who lost her battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and departed this life on November 8, 2025 in Katy, TX at the age of 77. Victoria, known to friends and family as Vicki, was born on May 30th, 1948, in Sturgis, and throughout her …