Obituaries

Virginia “Ginger” Horn, 83

Virginia Blanche Horn (“Ginger”), age 83, of Sturgis, passed away during the early evening on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born in New Jersey on May 15, 1941, the oldest daughter of the late Louis and Virginia (Gill) Taylor. Ginger was raised in Clayton, New Jersey, and grew up working as a “soda jerk” and singing …

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Naoma Irelan, 81

Naoma R Irelan, age 81, of White Pigeon, died on Sunday,April 13, 2025 at her home. She was born on June 2, 1943 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Hubert K  and Mary A (Mercer) Carpenter. Naoma was a White Pigeon resident since 1967, coming from Constantine.  She was employed as a Sales Manager, Bookeeper, First Responder, and caregiver. She …

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Debra Meyer, 65

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 …

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Dennis Warford, 81

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. …

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Karen Frischkorn, 82

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. …

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Warren Davis, 81

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 …

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Renita Norment, 70

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 …

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Beverly Large, 100

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 …

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Larry Broker, 78

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 …

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Christopher Frame Sr., 45

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 …

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