Obituaries

Harold Martin “Marty” Dills, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday morning, February 27, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born May 28, 1954 in Hammond, Indiana son of the late Harold and Juanita (Fryar) Dills. Marty resided in Sturgis since 1996 coming from Lake County, Indiana. In 1998 Marty met his partner in life, Lisa Anselmo …

Charles Arno McClish of Vicksburg, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at the age of 76. He was born in Battle Creek on October 8, 1945, the son of Arno and Wilma McClish. He spent his childhood in Battle Creek until the age of 14, when his family moved to Colon. Following high school he worked as a farm …

Patrick Edward Schoetzow, age 64, of Marcellus, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 in Paw Paw. He was born in Dowagiac on January 10, 1958 the son of Patrick Schoetzow and Shirley Marie McNeal Schoetzow. Patrick was a construction worker, working many years for himself. He graduated from Constantine High School. Patrick enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, woodworking, and making cabinets.  …

Gordon Roger Meyer, age 91, of Sturgis, passed away Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 at Thurston Woods Villa. He was born Sept. 10, 1930 in Eagle Point, WI a son to the late George Otto and Dagmar Florence (Nelson) Meyer. Gordon graduated from high school in Oconomowoc, WI with the class of 1948. He graduated from Tri-State (now Trine University) in …

James M. Kelly, age 84, of Goshen, and formerly of Howe, IN died Thursday, February 24, 2022, at his home. Jim was born on October 8, 1937 to Ralph A and Marguerite (Doll) Kelly in Sturgis. His family owned and operated Locust Lane Jersey Farms. Jim took over dairy distribution in 1964 and went on to be co-owner with his …

Frederick Alan Snell was born March 18, 1927, in Evanston Illinois, the third child to the late Fred and Edith (Walker) Snell, and he passed away February 14, 2022 in Lawton, Michigan at the age of 94. Fred graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1945 and went on to serve in the Merchant Marine Corp where he was a …

Delbert (Del) Charles Jr. of Three Rivers, passed away at Birch Meadows Senior Care Facility on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the age of 97 years.  Del was born on June 22, 1924 in Schoolcraft, the son of Delbert and Leitha Charles. Del is survived by his children, Rebecca (James) DeLaBarre and Bradley (Jodie) Charles; grandchildren, Matthew (Allison) Charles, Andrew …

Joanne L. Huddlestun, age 93, of Constantine, died on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 7, 1928 in South Bend, a daughter of Lewis L and Lillian R (Dickson) LaCosse. Joanne graduated from John Adams High School, South Bend. On December 20, 1947 she married Donald Huddlestun in South Bend. Surviving …

Lisa J. Pashby, age 48, of Three Rivers, died Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at her home. She was born July 5, 1973 in Sturgis, a daughter of Marc and Sandra (Deisler) Pashby. Lisa graduated from Centreville High School in 1991 and received an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Davenport University. Lisa was employed at American Axle for several years and …

          Jimmie Dale Burke, 91, of Mendon, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Three Rivers Health. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Factoryville Bible Church, 33650 Factoryville Rd, Athens, MI 49011, with military honors and Pastor Fred Goebert officiating.  Visitation will be …