Obituaries

Richard R. “Dick” Plock, age 84, of Sturgis, passed away Monday afternoon, May 23, 2022 at his home with his family at his side. He was born February 7, 1938 in Flint, son of the late Theodore “Ted” and Mary Jane (Derck) Plock. The Plock family moved to Sturgis when Dick was just a child and he graduated from Sturgis …

Donald William Myers Jr., aka – “Donnie Bill” or “Junior”, age 63, of LaGrange, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at his residence at the age of 63. Don was born on August 31, 1958 in Sturgis to Donald William Myers Sr. and JoAnne (Rawles) Myers. He attended Sturgis High School and later obtained his General Education Diploma (GED). …

Clayton L. Nelson died at the age of 44 on Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Louisville, KY. Clayton was born June 14, 1977, in Allegan, MI. He was two years old when he and his sister Nichole Nelson Bivins (age four at the time) were adopted by Larry and Nickola Nelson in Edwardsburg. Clayton was preceded in death by his …

David Mullenix, age 77, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo with his family by his side. He was born in Marion, IN on July 26, 1944 the son of Don E. and Betty Louise Clapp. On May 28, 1977 he married LaRae M. Rooney who survives him in death. David was a …

William George Mayuiers, age 89, of Nottawa Township, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Skaggs Adult Foster Care in Burr Oak. He was born in Tolleston, IN on June 18, 1932, a son of George and Mary (Rudnicki) Mayuiers. He graduated from Tolleston High School in 1950 and later obtained an electrical degree. On September 13, 1952 he married …

Elizabeth Marie Stewart, age 48, of Bronson, passed away Saturday evening, May 21, 2022 at her home. She was born November 2, 1973 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Carlo A. and Janice (Teadt) Sgambelluri. Elizabeth resided most of her life in Bronson and was a graduate of Bronson High School with the class of 1991. On March 26, 2006 …

Jeffery Alan Jacobs, age 58, of Burr Oak, gained his wings and went to be with family Friday morning, May 20, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born September 4, 1963 in Sturgis, son of the late Robert R. and Judith Marie (Leeth) Jacobs. Jeff resided most of his life in Sturgis. He enjoyed working on automobiles …

Walter Alois Stark, age 97, of Sturgis, passed away Friday morning May 20, 2022 in Three Rivers. He was born May 17, 1925 in Alpena, son of the late Walter Albert and Elizabeth Marie (Neumann) Stark. Mr. Stark resided in Sturgis since 1954. Prior to coming to Sturgis he lived in Alpena, Lapier and Jackson. On May 3, 1947 he …

Lynn A. Ross, age 85, of Bronson, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 19, 2022. Lynn was born on June 9, 1936 in Three Rivers, a son to the late Lewis and Pearl (Bucknell) Ross. Lynn graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1954. On August 25, 1956 Lynn married his wife of 65 years, Ilene M. Swift in …

Gregory Lee “Grego” Schroeder, age 46, of Bethel Township, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital. A memorial service celebrating Greg’s life will be held on Monday, May 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation, 1276 Tate Trail in Union City, with Pastor Terry Siler of the First Congregational Church of …