Obituaries

Ruth E. Amstutz, age 79, of Gosport, Indiana passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. She was born July 29, 1943 in Lodi, Ohio to the late Eli A. and Mary Ann “Marie” (Schmucker) Miller. Ruth married Howard Amstutz on June 22, 1963 and he survives. She was a member of the Gospel Haven Mennonite Church in Spencer, Indiana. Ruth was …

Marvin W. Milliman, age 84, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday evening, May 20, 2023 at Optalis Health and Rehab in Three Rivers. He was born August 23, 1938 in Sturgis, son of the late Wilbur O. and Marion F. (Hawkins) Milliman. Marvin resided his entire life in Sturgis. On August 23, 1997 he married the love of his life, Sharon …

Helen A. Noe, age 94, of Constantine, died on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at her home. She was born August 7, 1928 in Three Rivers, a daughter of Ernest and Emma (Milbrandt) Willman. Helen graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1945. On April 21, 1951 she married August “Augie” Noe in Three Rivers. Helen worked for several years at …

Roger Lyle Tilden, age 86, of Sturgis, a kind man who was always looking for a hug, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, May 17, 2023 at his home, one day before his 87th birthday. He was born May 18, 1936 in Union City, son of the late Lyle and Viola (Collins) Tilden. Roger lived in the Union City, Sherwood, and …

Cynthia Linn Royce, age 62, of White Pigeon, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 17, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born July 29, 1960 in Goshen, daughter of Richard W. and Julia Maxine (Kramer) Thomas. Cindy was a lifelong White Pigeon resident and a graduate of White Pigeon High School with the class of 1978. On October …

Benny John Barrone, age 54, of Centreville, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Argosy House Adult Foster Care in Centreville.  He was born on July 14, 1968 in Kalamazoo, the son of Theodore and Linda (Ward) Barrone. Benny is survived by his father, Theodore Barrone, Sr. of Mendon; sister Tammy Barrone of Centreville; and brother Randy (Joyce) Barrone of …

Jeffrey S. Binkley, age 60, of Colon, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Three Rivers Health. Jeff was born on June 16, 1962 in Sturgis, a son to Martin and Nancy (Chapman) Wendell, Jeff attended Colon High School and later obtained his GED. On January 23, 1982, Jeff married Kim Michelle Bertrand in Colon. She preceded him in …

Phyllis Louis Copenhafer, age 81, of Fulton, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Phyllis was born on March 23, 1942, a daughter to the late Ray and Nedra (Norris) Wolfe. She was a graduate of Colon High School and later graduated from Ferris State University with an associate degree in accounting. On August 23, …

Jo Anne Halifax, age 88, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at home. She was born in Chicago on April 17, 1935 the daughter of Theodore Sandberg and Ruby Lannon. Jo Anne was a CPA, owned her own tax business, and retired in Florida. Jo Anne enjoyed playing cards twice a week playing Euchre and Cribbage, watching …

Helma Kaye Gehlbach, age 72, of Sturgis, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at her home. She was born August 17, 1950 in Lincoln, Illinois, daughter of the late Robert and Rose Marie (Baughman) Gehlbach. Helma’s early life was spent in Lincoln, Illinois where she was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She furthered her education at Eastern Illinois University …