Obituaries

Michael A. Bingaman, age 77, of LaGrange, died Sunday, May 8, 2022, at home. Mike was born on January 25, 1945 in Mendon to Clifford and Jane (Truckey) Bingaman. Living for many years in LaGrange County, he worked at Burr Oak Tool and Gauge in Sturgis for 28 years. Mike was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed doing wood …

Ignacio “Nacho” Gutierriez Jimenez Jr., age 21, of White Pigeon, passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Friday, April 19, 2022.  He was born on January 5, 2001 in Three Rivers, the son of Ignacio Jimenez Sr. and Miranda Velasco. He liked to play football, basketball, and Pub G video games. He was employed at Coachmen …

Marilyn Sue Schlimgen, age 73, of Three Rivers, went to be with her Lord early Monday, May 9th, 2022 at her home with her loving husband at her side.  Marilyn was born on June 24th, 1948 in Elkhart, the daughter of the late James W. and Winifred Lucille (Kantz) Goode. Marilyn has been a life long resident of southwest Michigan.  …

Pat Evans, age 67, of Three Rivers passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.  He was born on April 2, 1955 . Pat is the son of Jesse and Elizabeth (Hartman) Evans. Pat loved his family and had a passion for music. His favorite was Rock-n-Roll. Pat was a simple, humble, loyal, and compassionate man.  He …

Jaimee Lynn Young, age 53, of Dowagiac, passed away on Monday May 2, 2022 in St. Joseph, Michigan. Jaimee was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on October 27, 1968, the daughter of John Richard Young and Cathryn Alice Hobson. Jaimee loved the outdoors (being in nature) and was a big animal lover. She would journal and read the Bible, Jaimee …

Sharon L. Bowerman, age 70, of Constantine, passed away Sunday evening, May 8, 2022 at her home. She was born April 22, 1952 in Sturgis. Sharon resided in Constantine for the past 43 years coming from Three Rivers. She was a graduate of Centreville High School with the class of 1970 and furthered her education at Glen Oak Community College …

James ”Jim” Michael Brown, age 56, of LaGrange, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday morning, May 6, 2022. He was born on August 10, 1965 in Sturgis to Mike Brown (Linda) and Betty Foley (Gene). Jim married Sally (Ringler) Brown on May 5, 1991, in Sanford, Florida; she survives. Jim is also survived by his step-mother Linda, son …

Kenneth Warren Summey, age 73, of White Pigeon, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday evening, May 6, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born November 13, 1948 in Sturgis, son of the late Warren and June (Mecklenburg) Summey, Jr. Ken resided in White Pigeon for the past year coming from …

Beverly Y. Lewis, age 92, of Constantine, died on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Bowman Place in Three Rivers. Beverly was born on October 7, 1929 in Three Rivers, a daughter of DuWayne and Margot (Vail) Blankly. Beverly graduated from Constantine High School. On March 12, 1954 she married John Lewis. He preceded her in death in 2009. Beverly was …

Scott Douglas Monroe, age 54, of Constantine, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers on Dec. 22, 1967 the son of Dwight James Monroe and Delores Mae (Stutsman) Monroe and was a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County. Scott graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1987, and was employed at …