Obituaries

Ruth Ann Terry, age 78, of South Bend, and formerly of Mottville, died on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 at her home. She was born on Oct. 9, 1946 in Mottville, the Daughter of Clarence and Gladys (Strawser) VanZile. Ruth was a graduate of Indiana University and employed as a Housemother in a home for teens. Ruth is survived by her …

Connie Lou Bickel, age 82, of Constantine, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital.  She was born in Three Rivers on August 16, 1942, a daughter of Earl and Claire (Bennett) Hartman. Connie was part of the Constantine High School class of 1960, and also completed her degree in Beauty College.  She owned and operated Connie’s Beauty Corner in …

David R. Glasgow, age 68, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his home. He was born August 8, 1956, in Charlotte, Michigan, son of Donald Ellsworth and Marian (King) Glasgow. Dave spent his early life moving around. He spent a few years in Lodge Grass, Montana where his dad pastored two churches on the Crow Indian Reservation. …

Warren Dean “Bud” Rentz, age 88, of Sturgis went to be with his Heavenly Father, on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his home. He was born August 29, 1936, in Burt, Iowa, son of the late Estel and Jeannette (Murray) Rentz. Bud grew up in Burt and was a graduate of Burt High School with the class of 1954. While …

Lawrence Francis McConnell, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Larry was born in Beal City, Michigan, the third of Maurice and Kathleen McConnell’s four children. He was raised in a large Irish community just north of Rosebush, Michigan, attended Sacred Heart Academy, and was the most devout Catholic most if not all around him knew. Larry …

Ilene Jeanette Swank, age 74, passed away on Friday, December 20th, 2024, at IU University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on December 1st, 1950 in Tad, West Virginia to Grover and Imogene Crowder. Ilene was a resident of White Pigeon for 53 years. She graduated from West Noble High School in Ligonier, Indiana in 1969. She married Ronnie Dean …

Erma Irene Curtis, age 86, formerly of Constantine, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at The Waters of LaGrange, IN.  She was born February 28, 1938, a daughter of Paul and Dora (Schrock) Birky of Middlebury.  She was the first of five children. Erma met the love of her life, Darrell Curtis, while showing horses in competitions. They were married November 12, …

Carol J. Crawford, age 75, of Colon, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Three Rivers. Carol was born on October 24, 1949, in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Leon and Mary Ann (Zock) Wadsworth. On October 21, 1964, Carol married H. Earl Crawford in Sturgis. H. Earl preceded her in death on …

Wilma Elaine Summey, age 80, of Kalamazoo, previously of Sturgis, passed away early Friday morning, December 20, 2024, at Sue’s Loving Care in Kalamazoo. She was born August 19, 1944, in Garrett, Indiana, daughter of the late Charles Wansitler and late Grace (DePew) Schworm. She spent her early years living in Indiana, attending Brighton, Indiana schools. She married Dale Summey …

Dewey Lynn King Jr., age 52, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. He was born September 7, 1972 in Sturgis, the son of Dewey L. and Dora D. (Mangold) King, and attended White Pigeon High School. Dewey loved nature, especially feeding the squirrels, fishing, and spending time on the lake. He also …