Obituaries

Barbara Ann Lewis, age 86, of Bronson, passed away at the North Woods Village in Kalamazoo on Friday, August 2, 2024. Barbara was born on July 7, 1938, in Bronson, a daughter to the late  Elwood and Juanita (Hartup) Lewis. Barbara graduated from Colon High School as  a member of the class of 1956. She then earned a Bachelor and …

Ruth Ann Schmidt, age 79, of White Pigeon, died on Friday, August 2, 2024. Graveside Services will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at White Pigeon Township Cemetery. Donations may be made to The Special Olympics or White Pigeon United Methodist Church. Arrangements by The Farrand Funeral Home.

Spencer George Butz, age 81, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, August 1, 2024, at his home. He was born December 23, 1942, in Sturgis, eldest child of the late Spencer Sheldon and Elizabeth Ann “Betty” (Pickles) Butz. George resided his entire life in the Sturgis and Centreville area. On October 14, 1961, he married Alice Diane West in Nottawa. …

God gently called Gordon A Burkett Jr home during the early hours of Wednesday, July 31, 2024 while he slept.  The last words he heard were from his beloved wife, “Goodnight honey, I love you”, and that proclamation was sealed with a kiss.  This was their nightly routine. Gordon was born in Kalamazoo on December 9, 1950 to Gordon Sr. …

Marsha K Forstner, age 76, of Mottville Township, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon where services will begin at 3:00. Interment in Mottville Township Cemetery. Donations to Animal rescue.

Karen Sue Laws, age 56, of Vandalia, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Her life began February 22, 1968 in Elkhart, the youngest of four children born to Donald and Katherine Neff. Karen cherished her family and spending time with her daughter.  She enjoyed playing with her two cats, Katie and Kelly, and playing bingo. Karen will be greatly missed by …

Carl F. Holmes Sr., beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on April 20, 2024 at the age of 87, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Carl was born Nov.14,1936, in Athens, Alabama. After a very difficult childhood, he traveled to Michigan at fifteen years old with a friend and remained there until 1976. He graduated from Niles High …

Sue Ann (Lane) Hughes, age 76, of Colon, left this world to return to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Maple Lawn Rehabilitation and Medical Facility in Coldwater. Sue Ann was the daughter of William and Avice Lane, born on September 1, 1947.  She graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1965 and soon after …

Judith May Norton, age 74, of Three Rivers, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, and friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Judi leaves behind her loving husband of 50 years. She had many friends and was always welcoming to new friends. She loved her grandchildren with all her heart …

Patricia “Patty” Elaine Slaughter, age 63, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at her home unexpectedly. She was born March 21, 1961 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Lawrence and Marion (Snow) Slaughter, and graduated from Constantine High School with the Class of 1979. Patty enjoyed cooking and baking, skills she initially honed at Meek’s Mill Café …