Obituaries

Julia May Hughes, age 72, of Leonidas, passed away at Thurston Woods in Sturgis on February 28, 2025 following a brief illness.  She was born on July 7, 1952 in Battle Creek the daughter of Samuel and Eddiess (Thomas) Hughes.  She attended Colon High School and was part of the 1970 graduating class and was part of the National Honor …

Mr. David Arthur Anderson, “Bubba”, age 80, of Mattawan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at the Life Care Center of Plainwell surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Anderson was born on Dec. 4, 1944 in Albion, the son of the late Carl Wallace and Helen Louise (Day) Anderson. David was born and raised in Albion, graduating with …

Esther Ella Borkholder, age 84, of Sturgis, passed away Friday evening, February 28, 2025, at her home. She was born February 15, 1941, in Elkhart County, daughter of the late Daniel and Polly (Graber) Troyer. Esther resided in Sturgis since 2000, coming from Centreville. On June 29, 1962, she married Levi Borkholder in Three Rivers. She and Levi attended Locust …

Debra Ann Schuetz, age 65, of Constantine, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Goshen Hospital. She was born October 14, 1959 in Goshen, a daughter of James and Margaret (Fuller) Hesher. Debra graduated from Constantine High School in 1977, and obtained an Associates Degree at Glen Oaks Community College. On October 7, 1995 she married Timothy Schuetz in Goshen. …

Brian G. Ryder, age 60, of Vicksburg, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born on March 2, 1964 in Three Rivers, the son of Christina Kelley. Brian was a proud graduate of Vicksburg High School’s Class of 1982. He was widely known for his incredible cooking skills, especially his famous stuffing and homemade …

Randall D. Rice, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, February 27, 2025, at Edgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. He was born July 27, 1957 in Sturgis, son of the late James Russell and Norma E. (Morrisson) Rice. Randy was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1976. He was …

Frederick William “Rick” Schultz, age 63, of Mendon passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital after battling a lengthy illness.  He was born in Three Rivers on April 10, 1961 the son of Norman and Donna (Harner) Schultz.  Rick attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1979 graduating class.  After his graduation, Rick joined …

Robert C. Seman, age 86, of LaGrange, died at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne on Thursday, February 27, 2025, as the results of heart failure. Mr. Seman was born on May 26, 1938, in Union City, IN to Chester A. and Mary E. (McClain) Seman. Bob was a man who loved the Lord and had a servant’s heart, …

Donna D Lahrke, age 87, of Centreville, died on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at her home. She was born August 15, 1937 in Constantine, a daughter of Merrill and Olga (Ferguson) Dickerson. Donna graduated from Sturgis High School in 1955. On January 23, 1955, she married Kenneth Lahrke Jr. in Sturgis. He preceded her in death December 11, 2019. Donna …

Salomon Munoz, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away early Wednesday evening, February 26, 2025, at his home. He was born January 20, 1946, in El Pedregal, Michoacan, Mexico, son of the late Jose Munoz and Carmen Gonzales. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00, Monday, March 3rd at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis where the Funeral Mass …