Obituaries

Long time distance runner Tom Soper broke from the starting line for his ultimate run on Saturday, April 17, 2021. That the course is an out-and-back, a loop, or a point-to-point is not known at this time. However, Tom told his support crew captained by his wife (and girlfriend forever) Lucy Ann Zimmerman that he had trained to stay course. …

James E. Capman, age 86, of the Colon area, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Fairview Nursing Home in Centreville. James was born in East Leroy on December 1, 1934, a son of the late Archie Sr. and Dorothy (Snook) Capman. On November 2, 1953 James married Donna Buys. Their marriage would end in divorce. James worked at …

Debra Ellen Wells, age 88, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Three Rivers Health. She was born on January 30, 1933, the daughter of Marie Hagelgans. At the age of 16, Deb married the love of her life, Raymond Wells on October 15, 1949. The two spent 62 wonderful years together until his passing in …

Howard G. Scott, age 87, of Colon, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Three Rivers Health. Howard was born in Colon on January 15, 1934, a son of the late Paul W. and Gladys R. (Hotrum) Scott. Howard attended Tolleston High School in Gary, Indiana. Following high school Howard served his country in the United States Army. Howard worked …

Angela Lucas Kennedy, age 46, of Constantine, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Three Rivers Health after battling cancer. Angie was born in Garden City, MI on February 21, 1975, a daughter of Michael and Charlene (Liebert) Lucas. She attended Wayne High School in Wayne, MI. Angie worked at Bravo Trailers in Bristol for the last 5 years. …

Jane Winans Schauer, age 76, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 17th, 2021 from dementia related complications at home in Three Rivers, where she was cared for by her devoted husband, Dr. Stephen Schauer. Jane was born on March 2nd, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to Mary Winans (nee Cosler) and Dr. Theodore Winans. Jane attended Fairborn High School, …

Matthew J. Henningsen, age 59, of Sturgis, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at University Hospital in Ann Arbor after a courageous battle with cancer.  Matt was born in Paw Paw on April 18, 1962, a son of Friedrich and Doris (Kowalk) Henningsen.  He graduated from Centreville High School in 1980, Glen Oaks Community College in 1982, and Western …

Carol Ann Sonnevil, age 77, of Marcellus, passed away Thursday September 16, 2021 in Kalamazoo. She was born in Swartz Creek, Michigan on April 20, 1944 the daughter of F. D. and Dorothy (Granger) Bloss. On November 30, 1963 she married Wayne Lee Sonnevil in Swartz Creek. Carol enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s ball games as well as quilting, crossword puzzles …

Bette N. Tacchella, age 78, of Sturgis, was called home to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday afternoon, September 16, 2021 at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Thursday at the Radiant Life Church in Sturgis where the celebration of …

Albert Clayton Miller, age 88, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, September 16, 2021 at his home. He was born January 2, 1933 in Howard City, Michigan son of the late Jess and Della (Baldwin) Miller. Al resided in Sturgis most of his life. On June 11, 1955 he married Shirley Darby at the Chapel of the Gardens in Angola. …