Obituaries

Thomas Lloyd Stevens, age 52, of White Pigeon, passed away Sunday morning, May 4, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 6, 1972, in LaGrange, son of Robert Lee and Deborah Ann (Rowe) Stevens. Tom resided most of his life in the Sturgis area, and had also lived in Detroit and Deckerville. He was …

Pearline Bell, age 80, of Centreville, died on April 27, 2025. Graveside services and burial were held on May 1, 2025 at the Mottville Township Cemetery. Arrangements by The Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon.

Vivian Margaret Barberis, age 86, of Sturgis, died April 26, 2025. Cremation has taken place. No services at this time. Arrangements by the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.

James L Schmidt, age 88, of White Pigeon, died on April 25, 2025. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Friday, May 16, 2025 at The Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon, Services will begin at 4:00. Donations to The Family.  

Sarah Schrock, age 71, of Martinsville, Indiana, passed peacefully away at Bloomington Hospice House on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Three Rivers to Dick Jones and Julie (Witek) Jones on July 12th, 1953. Sarah was a graduate of Constantine High School in 1971. She married Dennis Schrock on December 28, 1994 …

Rita Mary Barton, age 104, of Three Rivers, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Blueberry Hill Assisted Living in Lawton. She was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada on April 6, 1921, the daughter of Thomas and Maryann (Tapper) Fitzpatrick. On July 30, 1945, Rita married Harold Joseph Barton, whom she met at a USO dance when Harold …

Robert Alan Schultz of Marcellus passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the age of 61. He was born on January 3, 1964, in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Frederick and Ellen (Terry) Schultz. Robert went through Mattawan Schools and completed his education at Portage Central High School. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army, …

Betty Joyce Newberry, age 80, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 27, 2025, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis.  She was born on March 13, 1945 in Richford, Vermont. Betty resided in Sturgis for over 30 years, coming from California.  Betty retired from Ross Laboratories in Sturgis following over 20 years of dedicated employment.  Betty was a veteran of …

Sandra S. Karlovsky, age 85, of Sturgis, passed away Monday morning, April 28, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 13, 1939, in Jasper, Alabama, daughter of the late Rubert and Lois Velma (Watkins) Ingram. Sandra resided in Sturgis for the past two months, coming from Florida where she lived several years, and also lived in Illinois. Sandra …

Anna Marie Cheney, age 80, of Constantine, died on Monday, April 28, 2025 at her home. She was born April 3, 1945 in Constantine, a daughter of Domonic and Glada (Willis) Barberis Sr.  Anna attended White Pigeon schools. On October 5, 1961 she married George R. Cheney in Three Rivers. He preceded her in death February 15, 2019. Anna worked …