Obituaries

Timothy Ernest Hahn, age 65, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, April 24, 2025, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on February 20, 1960, in Sturgis, son of the late Ernest C. and Sarah Elizabeth (Hildebrand) Hahn. Tim was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1978. On August …

Robert Bartram Smith, age 56, of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Kalamazoo. He was born in Augusta, GA on December 22, 1968 the son of Leo and Barbara (Bartram) Smith. Robert attended Coldwater High School and was part of the 1987 graduating class. Following graduation, he enrolled at the University of South Florida to further …

Carlos Gonzalez-Hernandez, age 22, born in Sturgis, lived from 09-12-2002 to 04-17-2025. Carlos was loved dearly by his mother Clara Hernandez-Soto, his father Felipe Gonzalez-Garcia, his girlfriend Zuleyma Garcia, and his sisters Ashley Gonzalez-Hernandez and Melissa Gonzalez-Hernandez, his brother Jason Gonzalez-Hernandez, and his brother in law Adrian Salcedo. And two cats named Stewie and Barf. Carlos was well known for …

Susan Marie Ryan, age 74, of Kalamazoo, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 22, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 13, 1951 in Detroit, daughter of the late Larry and Audrey (Haveland) Klein. Sue resided in Kalamazoo since 1973, coming from Detroit. She was married to Glen Miniat who preceded her in death. On July 21, 2018, …

Richard Allen Gearhart, age 85, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 20, 1939 in Three Rivers, the son of Harold and Leona (Parker) Gearhart, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1957. Richard grew up on a …

Judith Elaine Parker, age 76, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place beside her loving husband of 55 years. She was born April 17, 1949, in Pontiac, the daughter of Donald and Alma (Hagen) Leach. Judy graduated from Centreville High School with the Class of 1967. Growing up she enjoyed being active in …

Judith K (Judy)) Stillson, age 74, of White Pigeon, died on January 6, 2025. She was born on August 13, 1950 in Douglas, the daughter of Robert and Katherine (Stehle) Stillson. Judith was a resident of White Pigeon and employed at The Country Table for over 30 Years. She enjoyed bowling, cook books, and yard and estate sales. She is …

Santha Sue Wells, age 62, of Constantine, died on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at her home. She was born June 8, 1962 in South Bend, a daughter of Clayton and Suzanne (Chalfant) Mallo. Santha graduated from Constantine High School in 1980, and from Western Michigan University in 1984 receiving her BA in Business Administration. On September 18, 1993 she married …

Ronald L Mann, age 84, of Three Rivers, died at his home on Saturday, April 19, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1940 in Mottville, the son of Roland and  Isabel (Johnson) Mann Jr. Ron lived in Ann Arbor, Hawaii, and most of  his life in St. Joseph County.  He was employed as a carpenter, Mottville Township Treasurer, and …

John Brian Borgesen (JB) was born on January 2, 1958 in Austin, Minnesota, and passed away on April 15, 2025 at his home in Sturgis at the age of 67.. A lifelong mechanic and purveyor of guitars, John combined his knack for fine-tuning automobiles with a deep instinct for stringed instruments. Though he could have earned “the big bucks” as …