Obituaries

Thomas M. Armstrong, age 72, passed away at his home in Portage, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Saginaw on June 18, 1952, the son of the late Carl and Betty (Martin) Armstrong Sr.  Thomas had a passion for learning which led to a career in education. He earned his master’s degree and …

Vesta Lucille Chitwood, age 90, entered the heavenly gates on Saturday, March 29, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ellington, Missouri on February 6, 1935 the daughter of Huda and Amy (Madden) Chitwood. She was the middle child in a family of nine. Lucille married T.L. Blackmon of Courtland, Alabama; they were later divorced. She was …

Lois Ann Zentz, age 86, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 24, 1938 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Fred R. and Wilma (Cornell) Patridge, and graduated from Bremen High School. On June 24, 1956, Lois married Jack Zentz, whom she had met in school. …

Garrett Alan Miller, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. He was born June 17, 1943 in Kalamazoo, the son of Lawrence and Sarah (Garnaat) Miller. Raised in his childhood home at 427 Centre Ave., Portage, he graduated from Portage Central High School with the Class of 1963. Garrett did janitorial …

Richard Stephen “Steve” Campbell enjoyed every moment of his 80 years, and lived them to their absolute fullest. He passed unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Steve was born on September 24, 1944, in Alexandria, Virginia, a son of John and Louise (Finney) Campbell. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1966, and took part in …

Baby Benjamin passed away in Kalamazoo at Bronson Hospital on Thursday, March 27, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Three Rivers on November 14, 2024, the son of Benjamin B. McDaniels and Isabella C. Clark. Benjamin was the pride of his parents’ life and was a joy and blessing to hold and love. His gentle hands were …

Glenn Alan Wegner was born on January 10, 1956, in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Charles Wegner and Jeannette (Overmire) Wegner. Glenn went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. He was 69 years old. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1975 and from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science …

Charles Edgar Henton, age 63, of Sturgis, passed away on March 4, 2025 at his home. He was born October 27, 1961 in Kalamazoo, son of the late Frank and Stella (Cowgill) Henton. Charles resided in Sturgis since 2015, coming from Kalamazoo where he lived the majority of his life. Most of his working life was involved in construction and …

Lou Ann Brown, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, March 27, 2025 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born May 1, 1957 in Three Rivers, daughter of the late Walter and Shirley (Carlin) Hecht. Lou Ann resided in Sturgis since 1980 coming from Centreville, where she was a graduate of Centreville High School with the class …

John William Blucker, age 91, Sturgis, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Born May 8, 1933, in Arthur, IL, to Jacob and Lydia Blucker, John’s early childhood was rooted in the Amish faith until age 13, when his parents embraced the Mennonite faith. John’s journey took him to northern …