Obituaries

Joan E. Kelley , age 78, of Nottawa Township, died on Monday, March 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 8, 1946 in Kalamazoo, a daughter of Elbert and Lillie (Kirk) Herbert. Joan graduated from Parchment High School in 1965. On March 22, 1991 she married Robert A Kelley at the Nottawa United …

Donald Lee Graber, age 72, of Constantine, passed away Sunday evening, March 9, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 14, 1953, in Three Rivers, son of the late Ezra and Maudie (Kauffman) Graber. Don was a lifelong Constantine resident, living nearly his entire life on the family farm. On June 27, 1970, he married Debbie Frye at …

Michael G. Miller, age 85, of Colon, passed away at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Michael was born on May 29, 1939, in Chelsea, Michigan, a son to the late George and Wilma Miller. Michael was a graduate of Paw Paw High School as a member of the class of 1957. Michael moved …

Lucille Ann Lovett, age 80, died in Three Rivers on Friday, March 7, 2025. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. and service at 11:30 at Faith Foundations Christian Center, 56431 Wilbur Rd., Three Rivers. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Beth E. Martin, age 64, of Sturgis, passed away early Thursday morning, March 6, 2025, at Three Rivers Health. She was born on May 7, 1960, in Coldwater, daughter of the late Daryl and Joan B. (Irons) Martin. Beth resided most of her life in Burr Oak and was a graduate of Burr Oak High School with the class of …

Karma Jo Thomas Weiers, age 77, of McCormick, South Carolina, (formerly of Sturgis) beloved wife of Richard Lee Weiers, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was born April 29th, 1947 to the late William R. and Cecile M. Noah Thomas of Sidney, MI. Mrs. Weiers was a proud graduate of Central Montcalm High School …

Shirley M Johnson, age 84, of Burr Oak, and formerly of White Pigeon, died on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at her daughters home.  She was born on August 25, 1940 in Kingston, NY the Daughter of Earl and Mildred (Houghtaling) Cogswell. She was employed as a seamstress, and was a member of the White Pigeon United Methodist Church. Shirley was …

Donald Scott Sturwold, age 73, of Burr Oak, passed away Tuesday morning, March 4, 2025, at Birch Meadows Senior Care in Three Rivers. He was born on January 20, 1952, in Chicago, son of the late Jerry and Carolyn (Guthous) Sturwold. Don resided in Burr Oak for the past 35 years coming from Chicago. On March 4, 1978, he married …

Francisco Javier Ramirez Munoz, age 27, of Howe, IN passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, due to an auto accident in Michigan.  He was born on September 4, 1997, in Michoacan, Mexico to Adan Ramirez Martinez and Maria Munoz Montoya.  He attended Lakeland High School in LaGrange.  Francisco was previously employed in RV manufacturing and worked in construction as …

Roger L. Wolkins, age 86, of Three Rivers, died on Saturday, March 1, 2025.  He was born on September 4, 1938 in Porter Township, the son of Lee and Ann (Miller) Wolkins. He was employed in trailer manufacturing, and attended the Mottville Bible Church. He enjoyed cutting wood, gardening, and farming. Roger was married to Judy Conner, who preceded him …