Obituaries

Ervin Joseph Heidbrink, Jr., age 71, of Lake Templene, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at his home. Erv was born in St. Louis, MO on July 8, 1951, son of Ervin and Rosemary (Schuler) Heidbrink, Sr.  After graduating from McBride High School in 1969, Erv attended General Motors Institute/Kettering Institute, and later obtained a Business Degree from …

Jean Marie “Nana” Wright, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away Monday afternoon, February 13, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born April 2, 1951 in Battle Creek, daughter of the late John and Wanda (McAmis) Kelly. Jean resided in Sturgis for the past 4 years coming from Centreville, where she lived for 20 years and her early …

Susan “Sue” Byington (Hulbert) Franks, age 58, of Sturgis, passed away late Monday evening, February 13, 2023 at her home. Sue was born March 19, 1964 in Three Rivers, daughter of William David and Carol Anne (Osborn) Hulbert. On May 26, 2006 she married Lawrence A. Franks. Sue worked in the restaurant industry for many years, and loved taking care …

Darrell Dee Eberts, age 68, died in Three Rivers on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Arrangements are pending at Hohner Funeral Home.

David Eric Bowlby, age 64, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, with his loving wife Bobbi Ann Chilson at his side. He was born April 8, 1958, in Detroit, the son of James and Florence (Kiessel) Bowlby. David was very proud of his work as a custodian for the Kalamazoo Public Schools, providing a learning environment at …

Christian James “Chris” Wedel, age 66, of rural Mendon, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the Bronson Hospital Emergency Room. He was born in Battle Creek on April 15, 1956 the son of James and Nancy (Harrison) Wedel and was raised in the Fulton area. He graduated from Athens High School with the class of 1974. He was …

Richard J. Jancasz, age 73, died on Monday, February 13, 2023. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home.

It is with great sadness that the family of C. Abigail (Schurtz) Schten announce her passing on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the age of 93.  Abigail was born on February 21, 1929 in South Bend to Daniel D. and Donna V. (Jones) Schurtz. Abigail was the Valedictorian of the Marcellus High School class of 1946 and served as class …

Sharon Louise Elliott, age 74, of Three Rivers, died Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Three Rivers Health Emergency Room. She was born in Vicksburg on September 15, 1948 the daughter of Maurice E. and Letha L. (Collins) Goertler and was a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County. She graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1969. She …

Rowdy Lee Keith, age 58, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born June 23, 1964 in Greenock, Scotland, to Daniel and RoseAnn (Lyle) Keith. Rowdy graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1982 and went on to work at Morrison Industrial Equipment Company right after high school. He served …