Merrill H. “Gus” Armstrong, of Port St. Lucie, FL, died on Friday, October 22, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at his northern Michigan home. Gus lost a battle to cancer, but won so many endearing friendships throughout the world, with his warm, caring spirit. Gus attended Western Michigan University and later graduated from Alma College with his bachelors in …
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Gerri Comden, 68
Geraldine “Gerri” M. Comden, age 68, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday morning, October 26, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, after suffering a sudden illness. She was born May 27, 1953 in Detroit, daughter of Norby and Rita Ortmann. Gerri married the love of her life, Charles “Charlie” Comden on May 26, 1973 at the Holy Angels Catholic Church …
Read More »Charlie Fosdick III, 78
Longtime Engadine, Michigan resident, Charles “Bub” Henry Fosdick III, age 78, died Friday morning, October 22, 2021 at U.P. Health Systems-Marquette. Born December 24, 1942 in Kalamazoo, son of the late Charles Jr. and Jessie (Ryder) Fosdick, Charlie was a 1960 graduate of Three Rivers High School and attended Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. On November 13, 1964, Charlie …
Read More »Grace Crum, 97
Grace Marie (Wright) Crum, age 97, of Byron Center, went to heaven on September 30, 2021 with joy and peace in her heart. She was born on April 25, 1924 to Daisy and Vern Wright. She grew up in Constantine, with five brothers and five sisters. There were many stories told over the years of the adventures of living in …
Read More »Diana Maynard, 67
Diana L. (Finnerman) Maynard, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, October 25, 2021 at her home. She was born January 30, 1954, to Jack and Betty (Quirin) Finnerman. Diana was a life-long resident of Sturgis. Diana attended Sturgis Public Schools and graduated from Sturgis High School in 1972. On December 14, 1990, she was united in marriage …
Read More »Daphnye West, 51
Daphnye R. West, age 51, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly at Three Rivers Health on Monday, October 25, 2021. Daphnye was born in Detroit on August 30, 1970, a daughter of William and Kathryn (Henderson) Swan. Daphnye graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1989. Following graduation, she attended Glen Oaks Community College where she obtained an Associates …
Read More »Ed Davis Sr., 58
Edward C. Davis Sr., age 58, of Crystal Falls, MI, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at U.P. Health System-Marquette. He was born on December 14, 1962, in Sturgis, the son of Ronald and Mary (Schrader) Davis. He graduated from Centerville High School with the class of 1981. Ed married Lisa Brown on May 12, 1984, in Three Rivers. …
Read More »Pearl Horton, 96
Pearl Alice Horton, age 96, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Bowman Place Assisted Living Community. She was born December 5, 1924 in Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Joseph Henry and Mary Alice (Lucas) Christian. On September 6, 1957, she married David A. Horton in Bay City. Pearl’s favorite hobbies included birding and gardening. She was …
Read More »Teresa Weitz, 60
Teresa A. Weitz, age 60, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, October 23, 2021 at the home of her daughter, Telesha, in Sturgis. She was born December 14, 1960 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Leo Arthur “Bud” and Linda (Wolfe) Krontz. Teresa resided most of her life in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area and was a graduate of …
Read More »Ruth Sabrosky, 77
Ruth Ann Sabrosky, age 77, of Brooksville, Florida and a longtime former Nottawa resident, passed away July 12, 2021 at Bayfront Health in Brooksville. She was born May 18, 1944 in Lowell, Massachusetts daughter of the late Charles W. and Viola (Burris) Miller. Ruth resided in Florida for the past 9 years going there from Nottawa. On September 5, 1992 …
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