Obituaries

Debra J. Meyer, age 65, of Colon, passed away at her home on the morning of Sunday, April 13, 2025. Debra was born on April 6, 1960 in Coldwater, a daughter to the late Leo and Virginia Buholtz. Debra was a graduate of Bronson High School as a member of the class of 1978. On July 29, 1983, Debra married …

With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life well-lived, we share that Dennis “Denny” Eugene Warford went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on June 16, 1943, Denny was a man whose quiet strength, kind heart, and unwavering faith left an indelible mark on all who knew him. …

Karen Ann Frischkorn, age 82, a beloved mother, wife, and friend, of Howe, IN, passed away on April 4, 2025, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Karen was born on March 22, 1943, in Flint, MI, to her Swedish parents, Hjalmer and Selma (Erickson) Bloomquist. She was the third of five sisters: Barbara, Sonja, Karen, Gloria, and Diane. …

Warren Ross Davis, age 81, of Elkhart, formerly of Jones, entered into eternal rest peacefully Wednesday, April 9, 2025. His life began November 8, 1943 in Chicago, the youngest of four children born to Alexander and Johanna (Richter) Davis. Following high school, Warren answered the call to serve his country by joining the Army National Guard.  He enjoyed a long …

With heavy hearts but unwavering faith in GOD, we celebrate the beautiful life of our beloved Renita Norment—a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  Renita died on February 15, 2025at the age of 70. Renita’s journey began on July 13, 1954, born to her loving mother, Hattie Ella Norment, and her late father, A.V. Phillips. She was a woman of …

Beverly Joan Large, age 100, of Sturgis, passed away on April 5, 2025 at Thurston Woods Villa in Sturgis. She was born August 23, 1924 in Kalamazoo, daughter of the late Delbert and Blanche (Parker) Fennell. Bev was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1942. She furthered her education at Bronson Methodist …

Larry Thomas Broker, age 78, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born July 12, 1946 in Sturgis, the son of Andrew and Ellen (Fritz) Broker, but became a Three Rivers Wildcat as a kindergartener at Ruth Hoppin School. He attended Hoppin through seventh grade after which he began as an eighth-grader …

Christopher “Seth” Frame Sr., age 45, of Shipshewana, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Chris was born on April 6, 1979 in Three Rivers, a son to Bobby E. Frame and Beverly “Kathy” Boals. Surviving Chris are his children: Christopher (Julia) Frame of Bronson, Bryce (Bailie) Frame of Mendon, and Cheyanne Frame of Sherwood, mother Kathy Owsley of …

Dale Allen Barton, age 83, of Colon, passed away on March 28, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice Center in Kalamazoo. Dale was born March 2, 1942 in Kalamazoo, a son of the late Gordon D. and Iva M. (Snow) Barton. He made his home in Colon most of his life, graduating from Colon High School with the class of 1960. …

Larry Ray Farmer, age 80, of Three Rivers, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Larry was born on August 12, 1944 in Greenville, MI. He was the son of Raymond and Helen (Peck) Farmer. He was married to Dixie Lynn Farmer on March 21, 1964. A complete obituary is in the process of being written. While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time …