Obituaries

Garry Rawlings, 87

Garry Lee Rawlings, age 87, of Howe, Indiana passed away unexpectedly late Monday evening, December 25, 2023 at his home. He was born January 7, 1936 in Jacksonville, Illinois son of the late John and Gertrude (Oxley) Rawlings. Garry resided in Howe since 1981 coming from Sturgis where he lived for many years. His early life was spent in Franklin, …

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Phyllis Prather Hanley, 92

Phyllis Schermerhorn Prather Hanley, age 92, of Atlanta, Georgia, and a former longtime Sturgis and Howe resident, passed away on December 7, 2023 at Phoenix Assisted Living in Atlanta. She was born on her family farm, November 2, 1931 in LaGrange, daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth (Isabell) Schermerhorn. Phyllis is survived by her six children, Susan Prather, Janet …

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Hayley Thomas, 54

Hayley Melinda Thomas, age 54, of Sturgis, passed away on December 1, 2023 at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room following a hard fought battle with alcoholism and homelessness. She was born October 6, 1969 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Harold and Marcella (Wyatt) Johnson. Hayley lived most of her life in Sturgis, but had also resided in Hillsdale and …

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Carl Bowers, 71

Carl M. Bowers, age 71, of Jones, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He was born in DeKalb, IL on November 29, 1952, the son of Robert and Lois (Morrison) Bowers. Carl attended Glenbrook North High School and was part of the 1971 graduating class. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from Northern …

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George Grostick, 73

George Ernest Grostick, age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at his home.  George was born in Howell, MI on July 17, 1950, a son of Charles and Sylvia (Kitinoja) Grostick.  He graduated from Fowlerville High School in 1969 and went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Central Michigan University.  George was …

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Arlene Sorensen, 89

Arlene Mae Sorensen, age 89, of Three Rivers, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born in Grand Rapids, a daughter of Herman and Pauline (Uecker) Otte, on July 13, 1934. Arlene spent her early years in Grand Rapids before moving to Lansing in 1966. Upon her retirement in 1996, she moved to Northern Michigan …

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Russell Black, 78

Russell L Black, age 78, of White Pigeon, died on Monday, December 25, 2023. Graveside Services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the White Pigeon Township Cemetery. A celebration of life will begin at 3:00 at the Cass County Conservation Club. Donations to The Cass County Conservation Club or American Legion in Bristol, Indiana. Arrangements …

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Iris Schmidtendorff, 93

Iris M Schmidtendorff, age 93, of White Pigeon, died on Friday, December 22, 2023. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, and 10:00 to 11:00 am on Friday. Services will be at 11:00 on Friday, December 29, 2023 at The Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon with interment in Mottville Township Cemetery. Donations to the American Cancer …

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Shaun Stanard, 53

Shaun Ashley Stanard, age 53, was born June 4th, 1970 in the Old Three Rivers Hospital. So looking forward to “The Big Fat Red Man” aka Santa Claus, Shaun was fortunate enough to spend his last Christmas with his family, before Jesus got the best Birthday gift of all, bringing Shaun to his eternal home Christmas night, December 25th, 2023. …

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Michael Tavernier, 65

Michael Dean Tavernier, age 65, died in Kalamazoo on Saturday, December 23, 2023. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted. No public services are planned. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

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