Obituaries

Harriet Mae Knight, age 93, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, December 28, 2025, at the Ernestine M. Raclin House in Mishawaka. She was born November 17, 1932 in Ravenna, Ohio, the daughter of the late Vincent and Lucille (Ringley) Ward. Harriet made Sturgis her home for the past 60 years, after moving from Ohio. On January 14, 1967, …

Phillip “Phil” Summerville, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Three Rivers on Saturday, December 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Phil was born on December 28, 1956 in Kalamazoo, the son of Darlene (Summerville) Lard. William M. Lard lovingly served as his father figure and played an important role in shaping the man Phil became. Phil …

Mickey R Slone, age 72, of Shipshewana, died on December 23, 2025 in Kalamazoo. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 at The Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Services will begin at 1:00 with The Pastor Michelle Perkins of The United Methodist Church officiating. Interment of Cremains will follow in Riverside Cemetery …

Kurt F. Hagenbuch, age 81, of Three Rivers, was reunited with the love of his life on Thursday, December 25, 2025, passing away at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. He was born March 18, 1944 in Three Rivers, the son of Floyd and Violet (Bingaman) Hagenbuch Sr., and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1962. Kurt worked …

Lisa L. Bohm, age 62, of Centreville, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 25, 1963 in Detroit a daughter of James and Charlotte (Keebaugh) Britton. Lisa attended Centreville Schools and graduated from Factoryville Christian School in 1981. Lisa received her Bachelors degree in education from Ypsilanti …

Marcia E. Pustelnik, age 76, of Sturgis, passed peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Marcia was born in Kalamazoo on November 8, 1949 to the late George and Mildred (Hefner) Craven. On July 17, 1971, she married Gerald Pustelnik, a union that lasted over 54 years. Surviving are husband: Gerald; sisters Sharon Dodson (Richard), …

Vicki Jean Baird, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 25, 2025, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born July 9, 1958 in Sturgis, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Dorothy (Allabach) Kline. Vicki was a lifelong Sturgis resident, with the exception of a few years spent living in Kalamazoo. Vicki dedicated over 20 years …

Cheryl L. Miller, age 64, of LaGrange, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her residence, with her beloved husband, Bud, and her faithful dog, Eddie, by her side. She was born on November 16, 1961 in LaGrange to Jack Lewis and Nyla L. (Burroughs) Olds. Cheryl was a lifelong resident of LaGrange County and was raised on a …

Richard LaVerne Harris, age 72, of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 22, 2025. He was born in Albion, MI on September 15, 1953 the son of Clair and Katherine (Nickerson) Harris. Richard attended Albion High School and was part of the 1971 graduating class. In 1982 Richard married Valinda Root, they would later divorce. For nearly …

Todd Buddie Easterday, age 60, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his home. He was born July 19, 1965 in Sturgis, the son of Buddie James and Doris A. (Stump) Easterday. Todd was a lifelong resident of the Sturgis and White Pigeon area and attended White Pigeon Schools. Throughout his working years, Todd was employed by K-Mart, …