Obituaries

Linda Jane Veronica VanOosterhout, age 84, of Three Rivers, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 21, 1940 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of Louis and Janet (McCrea) Alchermes. A talented actress, Linda attended C.W. Post University, where she starred in productions of Pygmalion …

John Mayer, age 83, of Sturgis, passed away on Friday, June 6th, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born on December 8, 1941 in Munich, Germany, and emigrated to the United States in 1959 with his family to pursue greater opportunities. The son of Adam and Anna Mayer, he was one of three children, Adam (deceased) and …

Wayne D. Schwartz, age 75, of Centreville, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.  He was born March 30, 1950 in Sturgis, a son of Henry and Pauline (Eichorn) Schwartz. Wayne graduated from Centreville High School in 1968. He later went to Flint Barber College, graduating in 1972. Wayne owned and operated Family Barber in …

Lynelle Jean (Reed) Peterson, age 66, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 surrounded by her family in Tennessee. She lived most of her life in Centreville, graduating from Centreville High School in 1976. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations to help her children with expenses can be made c/o Barb Wittenberg, through Eley Funeral Homes. …

Ruby I. Miller, age 84, of Centreville, died on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born February 7, 1941 in Goshen, a daughter of Edward and Mary (Chupp) Hershberger. Ruby graduated from Goshen High School in 1959. On June 5,1960 she married Christy J. Miller.  He preceded her in death November 16, 1970. Ruby …

Megan Ann Peck, age 41, passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2025 in Vicksburg. She was born in Kalamazoo on April 23, 1984 the daughter of Darrell and Shelley (Weinberg) Peck. Megan attended Vicksburg High School and was part of the 2002 graduating class. Following high school, she attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Growing up, Megan was involved with anything …

Loa Jean Chapman, age 98, of Centreville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 4, 2025, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born on November 15, 1926 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Russell and Myrl (Stackman) Collins. Mrs. Chapman resided in the Sturgis and Centreville areas her whole life. On September 29, 1946, she married Morris Glenn Chapman at …

Dianna Hulbert of Leonidas, passed away at Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Dianna was born in Joplin, Missouri, a daughter to the late Wilber and Anna (Fritz) Randall. Dianna married Charles Hulbert. He preceded her in death on October 22, 2021. Dianna Loved to garden, making arts and crafts, animals, sewing, and was a …

Vera (Koffarnus) (Olson) Smallcombe, age 95, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 at Railside Assisted Living Center in Byron Center. She was born August 17, 1929 in Hilbert, WI, the daughter of George and Helena (Lautenschlager) Koffarnus, and graduated from Hilbert High School with the Class of 1947. In 1943 Vera was confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Hilbert, WI. …

Michelle “Missie” Andre Kosloski, age 65, of Sturgis, passed away Friday afternoon, May 30, 2025, at The Laurels of Coldwater in Coldwater. She was born December 12, 1959 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Jack and Sharon (Whitsel) Long. Missie was a lifelong Sturgis resident. She had been employed as a painter by Grumman Olson for several years, and also …