Obituaries

Beverly Jane Tefft, age 81, of Coldwater, passed away early Friday, March 22, 2024, at The Laurels of Coldwater. Beverly was born on June 5, 1941, in Battle Creek, a daughter to the late Richard and Eva (Thoms) Puffer. Beverly was married Louis E. Tefft. Their marriage ended in divorce. She had worked as a teachers aid at Colon Community …

Nancy Adele Berger, age 66, peacefully passed from this life on Thursday,  March 21, 2024. She is survived by her loving brothers Robert (Debbie) Berger and Richard (Karen) Berger, along with several treasured nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Robert K Berger and Ruth Jacoby Berger, and her sister Linda Diane Berger. A longtime Michigander, Nancy was …

Ralph Dazell, age 76, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Thursday, March 21, 2024. His life began March 14, 1948 in Niles, the third of five children born to Wendell and Jean Dazell. Ralph loved riding his motorcycle and sky diving, logging over 500 jumps. He was a member of the National Ski Patrol, Harley Davidson Association, and United Parachute Association. He …

JoAnn Wickey, age 88, of LaGrange, died Saturday, March 16, 2024, at The Waters of LaGrange. She was born on February 14, 1936, in LaGrange to Wilbur and Lela (Hart) Stanner. JoAnn was a homemaker and a member of the LaGrange 1st United Methodist Church. On April 18, 1956, she married Samuel J. Wickey in LaGrange County. He preceded her …

Charles Lee Crotser, age 82, of rural Scotts, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 20, 2024. He was born in Vicksburg on October 3, 1941 the son of the late Charles Wayne Crotser and Elaine (Fenwick) Crotser. Lee, as he was called, graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School with the class of 1959. He was married …

Michael Lee Elliott, age 80, of Sturgis, passed away February 26, 2024 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born October 13, 1943 in Grand Haven, Michigan, son of the late Harvey J and Mary Jane (Zerbe) Elliott. Michael resided in St Joseph County since early childhood, maintaining a Sturgis address for over 50 years. After completing his civil …

Mary Lou Falkenstein, age 88, a lifelong Sturgis resident passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Thurston Woods Villa. She was born July 25, 1935 at Sturgis Hospital to the late Ruby (Woods) and Don Kline. Mary graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1953. She graduated from Glen Oaks Community College in 1984 with an Associates Degree …

Nanette Flora Bent, age 96, of Marcellus, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at her home. She was born February 26, 1928 in Sturgis, the daughter of Raymond and Martha (Gotsch) Pierson, and graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1945. On July 26, 1950, Nanette married June Bent. She was a faithful and devoted wife and mother …

Nancy E. Gibbs of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born February 14, 1942 in Kalamazoo, a daughter of Carl and Daisy (Harding) Bowman. Nancy graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1960. She later received her associate degree from Glen Oaks Community College and attended Parson Business School.  In October …

Sallie Gardner died in Three Rivers on March 6, 2024. A celebration of Sallie’s life will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers.