Obituaries

Judith Cramer Perkins died on Monday, April 25, 2022 at the age of 82. She was born in Sturgis on April 29, 1939, to James Schaeffer and Marian Davidson Merritt. As a child she was raised at Howe Military School in Howe, Indiana where her father was Commandant of Cadets. She was baptized at St. James Chapel on the school …

Robert D Klein, lifelong resident of Volinia Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the age of 67. Robert was born on August 4, 1954 to Lawrence Joseph and Nancy (Cox) Klein. Having been born into a farming family, Robert learned the value of a long day’s work at a young age. As a …

Ronda Kay Flowers, age 53, Kalamazoo, was surrounded by family when she passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born September 29, 1968 in Sturgis to Betty Ann Pranga and the late Rex William Flowers, Jr. Ronda graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1987. She had worked at …

Sandra Kay Sanford, age 68, of Colon, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Sandra was born on May 14, 1953, in Battle Creek, a daughter to the late Arthur and Mildred (Smith) Collyer. Sandra married Larry Sanford on August 12, 1988, in Centreville. Larry would precede Sandra in death on February 11, 2018. Sandra is survived …

Richard Lee Strong, age 76, of Sturgis, passed away Friday morning, April 22, 2022 at Dear Country AFC in Burr Oak. He was born April 6, 1946 in Sturgis, son of the late Donald and Opal (Bloom) Strong. Richard was a lifelong Sturgis area resident and enjoyed living at Big Fish Lake for many years. On April 12, 1964 he …

Richard Lowell Gardner, age 86, of Jones, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 in Three Rivers. He was born in Lawton on April 19, 1935 the son of Creston and Rose Marie (Warner) Gardner. On May 21, 1957 in Elkhart, he married Barbara Ann Daugherty, who survives him in death. Richard volunteered for forty plus years on the fire department, …

Joshua Adam Dean, age 39, of Three Rivers, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 15, 2022. He was born to Melvin Dean and Julie (Summers) Smith on January 8, 1983 in Bremen, Indiana. Joshua attended Three Rivers Community Schools and later earned his high school diploma through online studies. This and his current employment with Precision Wire showed his dedication …

Monica Joy Bennett, age 37, of Three Rivers passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 15, 2022. She was born in Three Rivers on April 3, 1985 the daughter of John and Brenda (Johnson) Warmack. She attended Sturgis Schools and then began work at Precision Wire in Three Rivers. She liked horseback riding and canoeing, and many other outdoor activities. Monica …

Carl Newton “Bud” Slocum, age 84, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022 at Three Rivers Health. He was born on January 24, 1938 in Three Rivers and never left. Carl married the love of his life, Kathleen L. Kastead, on April 14, 1973. Their union lasted 49 years. He was in the Air Force Band for four …

James “Jim” Hutton Clymer, age 75, of Noblesville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Riverview Health in Noblesville.  He was born on September 15, 1946 to Sanford Owen and Martha (Hutton) Clymer in Three Rivers. Jim was a business owner for many years before retirement, then worked part-time at Home Depot. He was a member of the …