Obituaries

Ronald E. Fox, age 85, of Moorepark and Marcellus, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 7, 2024. He was born on June 19, 1939 at his home in Schoolcraft, the son of Howard and Cora (Oswalt) Fox. On October 1, 1960 he would marry the love of his life, Darlene Butler. Ron was …

Rodney Lynn Borger, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the age of 67. He was born on September 14, 1956, in Three Rivers. He was the son of Robert and Janet (Forsyth) Borger. Rodney’s journey of life included his education at Schoolcraft schools. He graduated with the Class of 1974 from Schoolcraft High School. His dedication …

Bonnie Jean Reames, age 90, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Edgewood Health & Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. She was born December 24, 1933 in Schoolcraft, the daughter of Cornelius and Miram (Stiver) Michielson. On October 11, 1952 in Vicksburg, she married Leo C. Reames, whom she had met on a blind date. The couple farmed …

Stanley (Dan) Jones, age 74, of Constantine, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at his home. He was born July 12, 1949 in Allegan, the son of Stanley M. and Alice (Johnson) Jones. Dan graduated from Allegan High School in 1968, where he met the love of his life, Lura. Following graduation, he served in the US Marine Corp …

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 …