Obituaries

Terry L. Burgess, age 69, of Union, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, September 29, 2025 at the Esther’s House, Center of Hospice Care. His devotion to Christ leaves behind a legacy of love of others, service to community and public education, and a quiet strength that touched countless lives. Terry was born on April 29, 1956 …

Joana (Jo) May Peterson passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025 at the age of 93. Born on January 1, 1932, she was a shining example of unconditional love and extraordinary kindness. Her warmth touched everyone she met, and her memory will be cherished by all who knew her. Jo was born in Vicksburg, the second of four children of …

Kathy A. Bergakker, age 69, of Portage, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 while in the presence of her loving family. She was born July 1, 1956 in Three Rivers, a daughter of Harold and Ruth (Church) Preston. Kathy graduated from Crystal Falls High School in 1976. On August 26, 1978 she married Jerry Bergakker in …

Terry R. Collins, age 71, of Parkville, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 28, 1954 in Three Rivers, the son of David and Pearl (Buchner) Collins. Terry attended Three Rivers High School and was part of the 1973 graduating class. On August 16, 1975 Terry married …

Anna Mae Komon, age 83, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at Beacon of Kalamazoo surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 15, 1942 in Hammond, Louisiana, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Brusko) Erdos. She married Edward Komon in 19. Anna loved to do ceramics and also sold them. She was affectionately known as …

Judith “Judy” Ann  (Morrisson) Mundt, age 84, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 with her loving daughter by her side. Judy was born November 13, 1940 in Sturgis to Jesse and Ruby (Woodworth) Morrisson. Judy was a graduate of Sturgis High School. She married Norman L. Mundt on August 18, 1984 in Sturgis, and he passed away October 26, 2014. …

Yvonne Torres Hammon, age 62, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Harlingen, Texas on June 16, 1963, the daughter of Feliciano and Graciela (Garcia) Torres, and moved from the Lansing area to Three Rivers, where she lived for 34 years. Yvonne worked for various jobs …

Lyle Alan Lehr of Mendon, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the age of 65. He was born on May 21, 1960 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Claude and Elise (Richardson) Lehr. A beloved husband, dedicated worker, and cherished friend. Lyle graduated from Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo, with the Class of 1978. After completing …

Dennis Lee Stasiak, age 69, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. He was born July 18, 1956 in Three Rivers, the son of Walter J. and JaAnn M. (Longacre) Stasiak, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1974. Dennis attended Ferris State University and went on to work …

Martin Floyd Schug, 81, passed away on September 11, 2025, in Kalamazoo. Born on August 10, 1944, in Three Rivers, Martin lived a life marked by travel, adventure, and helping others. Growing up he was active in the Boy Scouts of America and became a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. He attended many summer and winter campouts and Jamborees at Camp Rota-Kiwan …