Obituaries

Bruce Edward Gay, age 68, of Sturgis, and former resident of Elkhart County, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 9, 2024, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born February 4, 1956, in Goshen, son of the late Franklin Rex and Vera June (Landgraff) Gay. Bruce enjoyed coloring and drawing. No services are planned. He is survived by his guardian …

Shelly M. Scherer, age 68, of Coldwater, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 9, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born July 29, 1955, in Coldwater, daughter of Raymond and Mary (McNabb) Bauder. Shelly resided most of her life in Sturgis. She was a homemaker and enjoyed puzzles, watching soap operas, and loved time spent with her family. …

Matthew John Miller Sr., age 62, a lifelong Sturgis resident, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at his home. He was born January 18, 1962 in Sturgis, a son to the late Carlson Vaughn and Mary Eunice (Timm) Miller.  After his parents passing, Matthew was raised from an early age by foster parents Richard “Dick” Prather and Phyllis …

Ronald Eugene Kline, age 88, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at The Sparrow House in Sturgis. He was born June 9, 1936 in Three Rivers, the son of Earl and Dorotha (Hunter) Kline, and graduated from Three Rivers High School. While in high school, Ron met the love of his life Gwendolyn “Joyce” Marvin, and the …

Hugh Clifton Wilson, age 91, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. He was born April 10, 1933 in Kenton, Ohio, the son of Hugh C. and Marjorie (Frost) Wilson. Hugh served his country in the United States Air Force and served with honor. He went on to become a car salesman and …

Kathleen Wagner of Three Rivers died at Ascension Borgess Hospital on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the age of 76. She was born in Three Rivers on February 1, 1948 to Harold and A. Juanita (Cole) Anderson. She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1966 and from Parsons Business College in 1967. She was married to Robert Wagner June …

Richard Lee Kemp, age 75, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born in Sturgis on July 27, 1948 the son of Monroe and Katie (Miller) Kemp. Richard was raised in Constantine, where he spent his childhood years.  He then went onto to serve his country during the Vietnam Era until …

Janette Jimenez Metz died on June 27, 2024.  She was born on March 18, 1975 in Manila, Philippines. Both her parents passed before her. Salvador Laurilla and her mother Florencia Jimenez Laurilla. Janette lived most of her life in Las Pinas, Philippines, in their family home. She attended Adamson University in Manila. Her brother Junie preceded her in death. Her …

David Fisher, age 61, passed away in Allegan on June 23, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1962, in Three Rivers, one of two children born to Loren and Marjorie Fisher. Dave is survived by his son, Thomas Fisher (Heather); daughter, Meagan Hartzell (Andrew); grandchildren Alayna and Aliyah Fisher, Carter and Carson Rice, Alyssa and Peyton Street; and his …

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffery Joe Clark, age 60, of Mendon, on Friday, July 5, 2024 surrounded by his family at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, following a sudden illness. Born in Vicksburg on October 25, 1963 to Janice (McVay) and late Richard Lee (”Dick”) Clark, Jeff with his family moved …