Obituaries

David L. Girton, age 89, a lifelong Sturgis resident, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born May 30, 1932 in Sturgis, a son to the late Joseph and Gladys (Schemahorn) Girton. David resided on the family farm which has been in the Girton family since 1847. On Oct. 16, 1954 he married …

James Edward Johnson Sr., age 78, passed away peacefully at his home early Sunday morning on March 13, 2022 with his family and friends around him. James was born on September 4, 1943 in Bainbridge, Michigan to Paul Edward and Ida May (O’Neill) Johnson. James was the 2nd oldest of 14 children. James married Ruby Virginia Kirby in Dowagiac on …

Ronald M. Truckey of Leonidas, loving Husband and Father, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday March 10, 2022 at the age of 81. He was born on July 18th, 1940 in Mendon Michigan to Robert and Vera (Stolp) Truckey, the oldest son of six children. He graduated from Colon High School with the Class of 1958. On February …

Saundra Potts, age 61, died in Three Rivers on Monday, March 14, 2022. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Dwayne Ryan Brown-Hinman, age 40, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022. He was born November 27, 1981 in Kokomo, Ind., the son of Gary and Robin (Hughes) Hinman. Dwayne was employed as a chef for the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, Martini’s, and Bob Evans. Remaining to cherish his memory are his mother, Robin Brown; special friend, Danny Walters; uncle, …

Janet Marie Volosky, age 71, of Colon, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at her home after a courageous 13-year battle with cancer. Janet was born in Three Rivers on February 13, 1951, a daughter to the late Mahlon M. and Anita M. (Mann) Frisbie. Janet graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1969. Janet worked and retired …

William A. Wickey, age 92, of Centreville, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at St. David’s of Round Rock Medical Center in Round Rock, Texas. William was born a son to the late August and Pauline (Miller) Wickey on April 19, 929 in LaGrange, Indiana. On January 1, 1953, William married Florence Miller at Locust Grove Mennonite Church in Burr …

Goldie Mae Anthony, age 85, of Burr Oak, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 11, 1937 in Battle Creek, a daughter to the late Claude and Elma I. (Shaver) Williamson. On Feb. 7, 1953 in Battle Creek she married Frank E. Anthony Jr. He preceded her in death Jan. …

Ruth E. Schaeffer, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday evening, March 15, 2022 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born June 14, 1935 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Raymond F. and Martha C. (Gotsch) Pierson. Mrs. Schaeffer was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1953. On October 23, …

Reuben Leroy Miller, age 93, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at his home.  He was born February 1, 1929 in Centreville, a son of Noah and Sarah (Miller) Miller. Reuben was a life-long St. Joseph County resident.  On June 26, 1954 he married Sophia Pierson in White Pigeon. As a young man Rueben farmed with his …