Obituaries

Dr. Vicente D. Cabansag Jr., age 82, a pioneering surgeon, beloved community figure, and devoted family man, passed away peacefully in Grand Rapids on August 8, 2024, at 7 pm. His passing marks the end of a remarkable life dedicated to healing and service. Born on January 20, 1942, in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, Vicente was raised in a family …

Lloyd John Frohriep, age 84, of Burr Oak, passed away Monday afternoon, August 12, 2024, at his home with his family at his side. He was born December 10, 1939, in Sturgis, son of the late John Henry and Bertha E. (Byer) Frohriep. Lloyd was a lifelong Burr Oak resident and graduate of Brighton High School in Brighton, Indiana with …

Diana Lee Mumby, age 81, of Colon, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Sunday, August 11, 2024. Diana was born on June 29, 1943, in Jackson, Michigan, a daughter to the late Don and Margaret (Glosser) Hankis. Diana attended and graduated from Jackson High School as a member of the class of 1961. She then attended …

Thomas D. Altimus, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born October 21, 1944, in Sturgis, son of the late Latta R. and Flora E. (Winklepleck) Altimus. Tom resided in the Sturgis area his whole life and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of …

Jean Eleanor Brown, age 82, of Three Rivers, and formerly of Sturgis, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis is entrusted with the arrangements.

Lori Ann Ash, age 63, of Sturgis, passed away at her home surrounded by her family, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Lori was born on June 2, 1961, in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, a daughter to the late Raymond and Arlene (Gruhot) Benoit. Lori was a graduate of Red Lake Falls High School as a member of the class of …

John Joesph Lesniak, age 89, of South Bend, and a former longtime Sturgis resident, passed away Thursday morning, August 8, 2024, at Beacon Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born September 19, 1934, in Detroit, son of the late Walter J. and Valeria (Lipa) Lesniak. John resided in South Bend since 1990, coming from Sturgis where he lived from …

Stewart Lynn Turpin, age 60, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly on  Monday, August 5, 2024, at his home. He was born December 3, 1963, son of the late Robert and Joyce) Turpin. Stewart resided in Colon for over 10 years, coming from Coldwater. On February 14, 1992, he married Gennieve Layne in Florida. Stewart was currently employed by Speedrack Products …

Jeffery Charles Myers, age 57, of Portage, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 at his home. He was born January 10, 1967 in Kalamazoo, the son of Larry Joe and Maryjane (Borger) Myers, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1985. Jeff was employed for 23 years at Goodwill Industries, where he enjoyed seeing his co-workers …

Orlis W. Yoder, age 72, of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Orlis was born on February 13, 1952 in Colon, a son to the late Virgil and Magdalena (Hochstetler) Yoder. On November 22, 1973, Orlis married his wife of 50 years, Marietta E. Lehman in Middlebury. Surviving Orlis is his wife Marietta E. …