Obituaries

John Eric Carr, age 65, of Sturgis, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. His journey was not without its challenges, but he met them with quiet strength and a deep desire to connect with others. A stranger to no one, he had a way of striking up conversations and finding common …

Beatrice Pauline Johnson, age 97, of Three Rivers, joined the heavenly choir on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She passed away at Wolf Rivers Assisted Living surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 5, 1928 in Ewen, Michigan, the 16th of Johan and Kaisa (Luokkanen) Paldan’s 17 children. Bea worked as an administrative assistant for the Dean of the …

Betty Eileen Algarin, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, October 2, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 6, 1946 in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Samuel and Bertha Holland. Betty was a lifelong resident of the Sturgis area and a proud graduate of Centreville High School with the Class …

Terry L. Burgess, age 69, of Union, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, September 29, 2025 at the Esther’s House, Center of Hospice Care. His devotion to Christ leaves behind a legacy of love of others, service to community and public education, and a quiet strength that touched countless lives. Terry was born on April 29, 1956 …

Joana (Jo) May Peterson passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025 at the age of 93. Born on January 1, 1932, she was a shining example of unconditional love and extraordinary kindness. Her warmth touched everyone she met, and her memory will be cherished by all who knew her. Jo was born in Vicksburg, the second of four children of …

Kathy A. Bergakker, age 69, of Portage, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 while in the presence of her loving family. She was born July 1, 1956 in Three Rivers, a daughter of Harold and Ruth (Church) Preston. Kathy graduated from Crystal Falls High School in 1976. On August 26, 1978 she married Jerry Bergakker in …

Terry R. Collins, age 71, of Parkville, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 28, 1954 in Three Rivers, the son of David and Pearl (Buchner) Collins. Terry attended Three Rivers High School and was part of the 1973 graduating class. On August 16, 1975 Terry married …

Anna Mae Komon, age 83, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at Beacon of Kalamazoo surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 15, 1942 in Hammond, Louisiana, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Brusko) Erdos. She married Edward Komon in 19. Anna loved to do ceramics and also sold them. She was affectionately known as …

Judith “Judy” Ann  (Morrisson) Mundt, age 84, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 with her loving daughter by her side. Judy was born November 13, 1940 in Sturgis to Jesse and Ruby (Woodworth) Morrisson. Judy was a graduate of Sturgis High School. She married Norman L. Mundt on August 18, 1984 in Sturgis, and he passed away October 26, 2014. …

Yvonne Torres Hammon, age 62, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Harlingen, Texas on June 16, 1963, the daughter of Feliciano and Graciela (Garcia) Torres, and moved from the Lansing area to Three Rivers, where she lived for 34 years. Yvonne worked for various jobs …