Obituaries

Richard D. Kilburn, age 80, of White Pigeon, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born March 15, 1944 in Reedley, California, the son of John Richard and Eileen “Shorty” (Jones) Kilburn, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1963. He played football and baseball. He enjoyed hanging out with his …

Christopher Arnold-Long Harker, age 48, of Nottawa, died on Monday, September 23, 2024 at his home following a brief illness. He was born November 6, 1975 in Kalamazoo, a son of Brenda Long and Ralph Harker. Chris graduated from Mendon High School in 1994 where he participated in wrestling and was a member of the 1993 state championship football team. …

Patricia Jean (Fair) Wragg, age 78, of Centreville, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Birch Meadows Senior Care in Three Rivers surrounded by her loving family.  Pat was born on July 28, 1946 in Sturgis, the daughter of Robert and Carol (Cook) Fair.  She graduated from Centreville High School with the class of 1964 and recently enjoyed celebrating her 60th …

James A Browne, age 89, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, September 23, 2024, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange. He was born April 27, 1935, in Detroit, son of the late Allen and Julia (Bodie) Browne. Jim resided in Sturgis for the past 36 years coming from Taylor where he served as a councilman for eight years. On …

Virginia L. Slentz, age 66, of Constantine, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.  She was born January 14, 1958 in Chicago, a daughter of William R. and June (Banks) Ridge. Virginia graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1976. She was a Quality Control Manager at Alcoa Corporation in Bristol for many years. In 2016 …

Pauline Ann Smith, age 83, of Marcellus, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 24, 1941 in Sagola Township, Michigan, the daughter of Charles H. and Delpha (Beals) Plumley. Through a connection with her father, Pauline met Delbert Smith of Marcellus; the two were married on November 22, 1956. They …

Michael A Thomas, age 62, of Constantine, died on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 following an extended illness. He was born on July 12, 1962 in Elkhart, the Son of Richard W and Julia Maxine (Kramer) Thomas. Michael was a resident of Elkhart for 10 years, and Constantine and White Pigeon all of his adult life. Graduate of White Pigeon High …

Richard W. Sanford, age 64, of White Pigeon, died on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at his home. He was born on April 17,1960 in Sturgis, the son of Richard E. and Joy D. (Hershey) Sanford. He lived most of his life in White Pigeon, and Sidnaw, MI 20 years. He was a graduate of White Pigeon High School in 1978 …

Helen Sophia Baker, age 81, of Sturgis, passed away on September 11, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born January 24, 1943, in Chicago, daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Barber) Rank. Helen resided in Sturgis most of her life. She married Dennis Leon Baker who preceded her in death January 4, 2023. Helen retired from …

Leo Ezra “Corky” Meyer, age 83, local businessman and entrepreneur, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 10, 1941 in Three Rivers, the son of Leo Albert and Jennie (Roberts) Meyer, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1958. Cork grew up in a small …