Obituaries

Gary M. Town, Sr., age 81, of White Pigeon, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. Gary was born on February 18, 1941, in Grand Rapids, the youngest child and only son to Mervin and Vivian (Bennett) Town. Gary was employed as a driver for many years with Mercer Transport in White Pigeon, as well as in more recent years …

Donald Eugene Cossairt, age 66, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, February 18, 2022. Donald was born on September 11, 1956, in Sturgis, a son of the late Thurman “Stub” and Dorothy (Link) Cossairt. Donald graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1974. Donald married Gina Mohney and their marriage would end in divorce. …

Beverly Ann McCullough, age 85, passed from this world to Heaven on Saturday, Feb 19, 2022. She was born in Holyoke, Mass on Sept 3, 1936 to Harold and Ethel Majka Ironside and brought up in Franklin Park, IL. Beverly graduated from Passavant Hospital of Northwestern University in 1957 with a nursing degree. There she met and married Dr. Hugh …

Alvita L Frees, age 52, of Sturgis, died on Friday, February 18, 2022. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home.

Joan Dee Fitch, age 83, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 21, 1938 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Harold and Iva (Beach) Spence, and attended Three Rivers High School. On February 3, 1962 she married Lawrence W. Fitch in Three Rivers. Along …

Sandra E. Millard, age 81, of Mendon, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022 at her home. She was born in Three Rivers on Aug. 27, 1940 the daughter of Gerald and Virginia (Fish) Adams. She attended Mendon Schools and earned her GED from Three Rivers High School. She was married to Lyle H. Millard on Aug. 3, 1957 in Colon. Sandra …

Joyce Kay Harris, age 77, of Sturgis, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at her home. She was born April 25, 1944 in Bristol, Indiana daughter of the late Jennings G. and Bonita (Kelley) McKibbin. Joyce resided in Sturgis since 1981 coming from Mottville. She was a homemaker and cared for her grandchildren. Joyce enjoyed movies and never tired of …

Karen Darcy Morris, age 68, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 17, 2022 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville. She was born September 28, 1953 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Roger Dale and Patricia Mae (Ankney) Kyle. Karen resided in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area most of her life with the exception of the 5 years …

Rudy W Yoder, age 80, of Nottawa, formerly of Union, MI, and Port Charlotte, FL, died on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Fairview Nursing Home in Centreville.  He was born August 20, 1941 in Hazelton, IA, a son of William C. and Sarah (Mast) Yoder. Rudy worked in several trailer factories before creating and operating International LTD, a truck camper …

Dennis Lee Bender, born March 24, 1960, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 15, 2022 at the age of 61. Dennis was known for his expertise in mechanics. He could take apart and put back together from the smallest of items like a push mower to automobiles to farm equipment and even ski lifts for the nearby ski lodge. His …