Obituaries

Judith A. Holtz of Sturgis, passed away on December 12th, 2005, at Sturgis Hospital following a sudden illness. She was 50 years of age. Judith was born in Three Rivers on July 27, 1955. She graduated from Three Rivers High School and later attended Glen Oaks Community College. Judith served in the United States Army, and we honor her for …

Arthur Lavern “Art” Keller Jr., age 43, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 17, 1980 in Kalamazoo, the son of Arthur L. and Penny (McWatters) Keller, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1999. The owner of Keller Roofing, Art …

Bruce Edward Gay, age 68, of Sturgis, and former resident of Elkhart County, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 9, 2024, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born February 4, 1956, in Goshen, son of the late Franklin Rex and Vera June (Landgraff) Gay. Bruce enjoyed coloring and drawing. No services are planned. He is survived by his guardian …

Shelly M. Scherer, age 68, of Coldwater, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 9, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born July 29, 1955, in Coldwater, daughter of Raymond and Mary (McNabb) Bauder. Shelly resided most of her life in Sturgis. She was a homemaker and enjoyed puzzles, watching soap operas, and loved time spent with her family. …

Matthew John Miller Sr., age 62, a lifelong Sturgis resident, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at his home. He was born January 18, 1962 in Sturgis, a son to the late Carlson Vaughn and Mary Eunice (Timm) Miller.  After his parents passing, Matthew was raised from an early age by foster parents Richard “Dick” Prather and Phyllis …

Ronald Eugene Kline, age 88, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at The Sparrow House in Sturgis. He was born June 9, 1936 in Three Rivers, the son of Earl and Dorotha (Hunter) Kline, and graduated from Three Rivers High School. While in high school, Ron met the love of his life Gwendolyn “Joyce” Marvin, and the …

Hugh Clifton Wilson, age 91, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. He was born April 10, 1933 in Kenton, Ohio, the son of Hugh C. and Marjorie (Frost) Wilson. Hugh served his country in the United States Air Force and served with honor. He went on to become a car salesman and …

Kathleen Wagner of Three Rivers died at Ascension Borgess Hospital on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the age of 76. She was born in Three Rivers on February 1, 1948 to Harold and A. Juanita (Cole) Anderson. She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1966 and from Parsons Business College in 1967. She was married to Robert Wagner June …

Richard Lee Kemp, age 75, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born in Sturgis on July 27, 1948 the son of Monroe and Katie (Miller) Kemp. Richard was raised in Constantine, where he spent his childhood years.  He then went onto to serve his country during the Vietnam Era until …

Janette Jimenez Metz died on June 27, 2024.  She was born on March 18, 1975 in Manila, Philippines. Both her parents passed before her. Salvador Laurilla and her mother Florencia Jimenez Laurilla. Janette lived most of her life in Las Pinas, Philippines, in their family home. She attended Adamson University in Manila. Her brother Junie preceded her in death. Her …