Obituaries

Royce D. Shears, age 84, of Sturgis, passed away early Saturday morning April 2, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in LaGrange, Indiana. He was born February 28, 1938 in Fawn River Township, Michigan son of the late Ernest and Anna Marie (Winkleblack) Shears. Royce was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class …

Jerry Warren Martinsen, age 69, of Three Rivers, died Friday, April 1, 2022 at Fairview Living and Rehabilitation in Centreville. He was born in Three Rivers on April 15, 1952 the son of Einar Gustav Martinsen and Shirley E. (Selvig) Martinsen. He graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1971 and attended Glen Oaks Community College. Jerry …

Dawn A. Belden, age 62, of Vicksburg, died Friday, April 1, 2022 in Decatur, MI. She was born in Lansing on April 25, 1959 and was the daughter of Duane and Patricia (Betke) Smith. Dawn grew up while living at Barton Lake, and graduated from Vicksburg High School. She enjoyed being on the water at Barton Lake and spending time …

Robert Irvin Mitchell died on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Howell, Mchigan having lived a long and full life. He was preceded in his death by his loving wife of 72 years; Mary Margret Mitchell. Their family includes Diana Fair, Robert Mitchell II, Karen Gotianse and Patti Easton; daughter-in-law Mary Mitchell and sons-in -law Vicente Gotianse and Charles “Chuck” Easton. …

Pamela Jo Getzloff, age 63, of Sturgis, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022. She was born October 10, 1958 in Three Rivers to the late Charles and Luella Getzloff. Pam graduated from Sturgis High School in 1976 and attended Glen Oaks Community College. She was a devoted homemaker and avid collector of many things and enjoyed shopping, time on …

Kurt Georg Franz, age 50, passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, March 31, 2022 at his home. He was born April 5, 1971 in Sturgis, son of Helmut N. “Bill” and Martha (Gingerich) Franz. Kurt was a lifelong resident of the Burr Oak area and graduate of Burr Oak High School with the class of 1989. He furthered his education at …

William E. Hartman, age 90, of Waterford, and a former Sturgis resident, passed away peacefully with family by his side at the Huron Valley- Sinai Hospital in Commerce Township, Michigan on March 5, 2022. He was born November 6, 1931, in Howe, Indiana son of the late Evert S. and Belva H. (Summey) Hartman. Bill’s early life was spent in …

Bobbie C Price, age 73, of Mottville Township, died on Monday, March 28, 2022. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home.

Ellen M Kreischer, age 97, of Jonesville, and formerly of Mottville, died on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Butler, Indiana. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon, where Services will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 1, 2022.  Interment in Mottville Township Cemetery, Donations may be directed to …

Jerry F. Willings, age 68, of Mottville, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 28, 1954 in Elkhart, a son of Walter and Mae (Smith) Willings. Jerry graduated from Brookdale High School in Elkhart. On February 15, 1975 he married Debbie Jo Nicely in Elkhart. She preceded him in …