Obituaries

Dennis Lee Bender, born March 24, 1960, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 15, 2022 at the age of 61. Dennis was known for his expertise in mechanics. He could take apart and put back together from the smallest of items like a push mower to automobiles to farm equipment and even ski lifts for the nearby ski lodge. His …

Karl Allen Keeler, age 63, of Marcellus, passed away, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Three Rivers Health. Karl was born in Grand Rapids on August 26, 1958 the son of James William and Francis Louise (Fitzsimmons) Keeler. On October 7, 2002 in Elkhart, he married Melita who survives him in death. Karl was a truck driver, owner and operator of …

Thomas Neil Shields, age 85, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday evening February 16, 2022 at his home following a battle with cancer. He was born October 14, 1936 in Beaver Dam, Kentucky son of the late Vernell and Blanche (Black) Shields. Tom resided in Sturgis since 1976 coming from Chesterton, Indiana where he was a graduate of Chesterton High School …

Norman Smith, age 69, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at the Life Care Center in LaGrange. He was born to Labon and Eva Mae Smith in Sturgis in 1952. He graduated from Sturgis High School in 1970, where he played viola in the orchestra. He worked for various employers over the years, including Sturgis Hospital and Kroger. On …

Marion Lucille Furtenbaugh, age 93, of Marcellus, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 in Three Rivers. Marion was born in Cassopolis on May 2, 1928 the daughter of Clifford J and Jane Ann (Allinson) Gebhard. On November 2, 1946, in Marcellus, she married C. Dean Furtenbaugh who preceded her in death on February 14, 2003. Lucille was employed as …

Ronald Wayne Land, age 53, died on Saturday, February 12, 2022. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Virginia Mae Couch, age 93, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born July 25, 1928, the youngest child of Charles and Ovia (Thompson) Ferrell. In 1951, she married Robert Couch, he preceded her in death in 1980. Also preceding her were her parents, 3 brothers: Durward, Burl, and William, and one sister: …

Tina L. Lewis, age 60, of Constantine, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 in Centreville.  Tina was born in Three Rivers on June 17, 1961, a daughter of Donald and Judith (Gieber) Gross.  She graduated from Factoryville High School in 1979 and went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1980-1984.  She worked for over 20 years at …

Arthur G. “Sam” Roberts, age 85, of Constantine, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 2, 1936 in Corey, the son of Arthur G. and Rose (Wittendorf) Roberts, Sr. On May 30, 1958 Sam was united in marriage to Catherine Louise Stump. The couple shared 61 years of marriage …

Thomas Isaac Warble, age 91, of Howe, Indiana passed away Sunday morning, February 13, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 29, 1930 in Brighton, Indiana son of the late John and Pearl (Schwartz) Warble. Tom resided in Howe for the past 63 years coming from South Milford, Indiana. On June 20, 1954 he married …