Obituaries

Nancy Darlene Halferty, age 76, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, January 27, 2025 in Marcellus. She was born February 14, 1948, in Pontiac, Michigan, the daughter of Willie and Thelma (Goodner) Tabor. Nancy grew up in Pontiac before meeting Hobie and moving to Flowerfield Township, where she made a lovely home for herself and her family. Hobie …

Ralph Willard Sigrist, age 94, a long-time resident of Sturgis, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 1, 2025, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis following a long illness. Ralph was born on April 22, 1930, near Brighton, Indiana, son of the late John M. and Lucille (McElhenie) Sigrist. His early years were happily spent on his grandfather’s farm enjoying the freedom …

Sandra K. Harding, age 69, of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Ascension Borgess Hospital. She was born July 27, 1955, in Three Rivers, daughter of the late George and Blossom (Proctor) Williams. Sandra resided in Kalamazoo since 2008 coming from Three Rivers where she was a graduate of Three Rivers High School with the class of 1973. …

Sharon E. Olds, age 89, of LaGrange, and a former longtime Sturgis resident, passed away Thursday evening, January 30, 2025, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. She was born on February 4, 1935, in Kendallville, Indiana, daughter of the late Chester and Dorothy (Cary) Coe. Sharon resided in LaGrange since 2023, coming from Sturgis. On June 15, 1958, she married Robert J. …

Cindy L. Carpenter, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born November 1, 1953, in Sturgis, daughter of the late Richard and Helen (Swalinski) Wallick. Cindy resided most of her life in Sturgis. On March 16, 1974, she married Lloyd Thomas “Tom” Carpenter in Howe, Indiana. He preceded …

Earl D. Parker, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born December 2, 1938, at the family home in Sturgis, son of the late Louis F. and Irene Carrie (Pagels) Parker. Earl was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of …

Richard “Dick” Charles Neely, age 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 27, 2025. He passed peacefully at home. Dick was born on May 17, 1932, in New Tazewell, Tennessee, the son of Charles and Ella (Estes) Neely. Three years later the family moved to Monroe, Michigan, and later to Three Rivers, where he spent …

It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Martha “Grandma Cookie” Shugars at the age of 82, the beloved matriarch of our family passed away on January 13, 2025 surrounded by family. She was a beacon of strength, compassion, and unwavering love who held our family together through every joy and challenge. Her life …

David J. Bontrager, age 93, of Sturgis, passed away early Monday morning, January 27, 2025, at Nu-Care Assisted Living in Sturgis. He was born September 25, 1931, in McBride, Michigan, son of the late Erie and Dora (Liechty) Bontrager. David has resided in Sturgis since 2007, coming from Centreville, where he lived for over 50 years. On October 10, 1953, …

Ruby Ellen Bressler, age 98, of Sturgis, passed away Monday morning, January 27, 2025, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born April 11, 1926, in Osceola, Indiana, daughter of the late Forrest H. and Ethel Marie (Snyder) Townsend. Ruby resided in Sturgis since 1951 coming from Mishawaka. On February 18, 1945 she married Donald I. Bressler in Mishawaka. …