Obituaries

Jack S. Palmer, age 97, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at StoryPoint Senior Living in Portage with his family by his side. Jack was born June 1, 1924 in Holland, MI to Merle and Jeanette (Scheerhorn) Palmer. He graduated high school and served his country honorably in the U.S Army Air Corps during WWII. While deployed, he was …

Charles A. Large, age 84, of Sturgis, passed away late Friday evening, May 13, 2022 at his home with his wife at his side. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Saturday, June 11th at the Brighton Chapel Church, 5415 IN-3, Howe, IN 46746 where a memorial …

David Lee Myers, age 65, of Bronson, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas, NV. A funeral service for Dave will be held Friday, May 20, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Dutcher Funeral Home in Bronson with Pastor Terry Siler officiating. Interment will follow at Bronson Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 19, …

Monalene L. Mansmith, age 91, of Coldwater, died Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Drew’s Place in Coldwater. She was born near Fulton, MI on Jan 5, 1931 the daughter of Holly R. and Myrtie (Springer) Wilson. She graduated from Vicksburg High School with the class of 1949. She was married to George Allen Mansmith on July 26, 1952 in Fulton. …

Amy L. (Cross) Petrous, age 46, of Gibsonia, Pennsylvania and former resident of Sturgis, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 14, 2022 at her home in Gibsonia. She was born November 30, 1975, in Sturgis, the daughter of Linda (Bradford) Gates, the late Roger A. Cross, and Dennis E. Gates. Amy graduated with a teaching degree from Western Michigan University in …

Thomas (Tom) H. Richards, age 82, of Constantine, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was born August 31,1939 in Albion, a son of Harry R. Richards Jr. and Carolyn Parker Richards. Tom graduated from Albion High School in 1957. On December 9, 1961 he married Betty Lagoy in Albion. Tom discovered his love of cars as a young …

Ilene M. Ross, age 86, of Bronson, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at her home. Ilene was born on April 29, 1936 in Bronson, a daughter to the late Ivan J. and Ina Pearl (Stewart) Swift. Ilene graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1954. On August 25, 1956 Ilene married her husband of 65 years, Lynn …

Oscar E. Blowers, age 80, of LaGrange, died Friday, May 13, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange. He was born on April 21, 1942, in Fairborn, OH to Ernest Hobert and Stella Elizabeth (Coker) Blowers. Oscar grew up in the Stroh area of the county and graduated from Salem Center High School. He worked as a police officer for …

Barry Mitchell Whitman Sr., a longtime resident of Constantine, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the age of 70. Mitchell is survived by his children: Hotrod Whitman, Sissy (Terry) Cousins, Wendy (Donnie) Lowrey; Grandchildren: Ashley Binkley, Alexis, Haylie, Donavin Lowrey; Great Grandchild Josie Binkley; Brothers: Randell Walden, Everett Whitman; Sisters: Jean Mcmahan, Julie Young, …

James Leonard Gillard III (“Jim”) died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 21, 2022 at the age of 82. Jim was born November 28, 1939 in Muskegon, the Son of Dr. James L Gillard Jr. and Margaret “Peg” (Moore) Gillard. Jim was delivered into this world by his father, “Doc Gillard”, an OB-GYN practicing …