Obituaries

Doris A. Gearring, age 75, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023, in Boston after an extended illness. Doris was born on April 8, 1948, in Greenville, SC to Lt Col Paul and Alda Adams of Lincoln, NE. Doris graduated from Lincoln High School, attended the University of Nebraska, and then graduated from Fisk University in Nashville. She married David …

Rosalie Jean Douglas, age 68, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at her home. She was born November 18, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1975. While in high school she was a baton twirler and set her sights on becoming a caregiver for handicapped students. Rose loved …

Joanne Shutes, age 84, of Three Rivers, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at her home following a very brief illness. She was born in Mendon on September 23, 1939 the daughter of John and Susie (Van Voorhis) Wolfe and was a lifetime resident of the Mendon-Three Rivers area. She graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1957, and …

Justin Noel Norton died in Chicago on January 28, 2024 at the age of 48. Justin was born to Pratoom (Toy) Sommai Norton and Richard (Ric) Norton nearly a half century ago in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. From the time he took his first breath “the die was set.” He was destined to be the beautiful person that …

Rosemary H. (Miller) Hochstetler, age 77 years, 2 months, and 7 days, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at her residence, after being bedfast for 2 months. She was born December 5, 1946, in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Henry J. and Susie (Bontrager) Miller. On March 9, 1967, she married Raymond D. Hochstetler. They lived in matrimony …

Carl R. Hawn, age 84, of Constantine, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born June 16, 1939 in  Ligonier , a son of George and Ethel (Smith) Hawn. Carl graduated from Cromwell High School in 1957.He worked at the Ford garage in Constantine, later going to the foundry in White Pigeon, …

Anna V. St. John, age 93, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born August 13, 1930 in Lycoming County, PA a daughter to the late Alvin and Leona (Lyons) Milheim. Anna was first married to Irvin Ryder on Aug. 4, 1950. He preceded her in death Feb. 11, 1974. She then …

Clifford Louis Miller, known by many as Butch, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, kindness, and a great sense of humor. Born on June 25, 1940, in Battle Creek, to parents Clifford and Edna Miller, Cliff lived a remarkable life enriched with diverse experiences. He attended Vicksburg Community Schools and proudly graduated from …

Dale J. Lafler age 66, of Sherwood, Michigan passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2024, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Dale was born on May 29, 1957, in Vicksburg, a son to the late James Lafler and Theresa (Kirchenbauer) Weinberg. Dale was a graduate of Union City High School. On April 26, 1979, Dale married his wife of 44 years, …

Robert Fred Weitting, age 89, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, February 7, 2024 at Thurston Woods Villa in Sturgis. He was born November 1, 19324 in Sherman Township, Michigan son of the late Fred and Josephine (Rambadt) Weitting. Bob was a lifelong Sturgis resident. On August 30, 1963 he married Susie Ellen Miller at the First Baptist Church in …