Obituaries

George Arvid “Doc” Bergman, DVM, age 93, long time veterinarian of Cassopolis, died peacefully at home Wednesday, November 13, 2024, after a long period of living with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born January 5, 1931 in Cassopolis, the first of two sons born to Dr. Roy and Lois (Townsend) Bergman.  George attended school in Cassopolis before studying veterinary medicine at …

Kathryn M. (Plattner) Fry, born on November 11, 1924 at home in Sturgis, died peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024, exactly one week after she celebrated her 100th birthday. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl (Ritter) and Vern Plattner, her sisters, brother, and husband. The youngest of five children, Kathryn followed the lead of her brother, Bud, …

Allan A. Kramer, age 80, of Mendon, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Saturday, November 16, 2024.  He was born in Chicago on January 6, 1944 the son of Alfred and Katherine (Kocinski) Kramer.  Allan attended Chicago Vocational High School and was part of the 1965 graduating class.  Following graduation, Allan joined the United States Army where he served …

Hilman Jay Eling, age 82, of Centreville, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 at his home, in the company of his loving family. He was born December 8, 1941 in Lake City, MI, a son of Howard and Josephine (Meekhoff) Eling. Hilman graduated from McBain High School in 1960. He received a Bachelors Degree in Agribusiness from Michigan State University. …

Herbert J. Bruystens, Jr., age 91, of Mendon, passed away at Three Rivers Health on Friday, November 15, 2024. He was born in Chicago on June 11, 1933 the son of Herbert J. and Johanna (Gerritsen) Bruystens. On June 21, 1952 Herbie married Barbara Granger in LaGrange. For nearly 20 years, Herbie worked at Roy’s Auto Body, fixing up cars …

James H. Griffith, age 95, passed away on November 10, 2024 in Byron Center, Michigan. Jim was born September 28, 1929 in Eagle, Michigan, the son of John and Elsie (Hardy) Griffith Sr. He served in the Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. He retired from GM in 1993. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, buying and selling antiques. He …

Alan T. Crocker, age 85, of Mendon, passed away at his home on Friday, November 15, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after battling a lengthy illness. He was born in Plymouth, IN on May 7, 1939 the son of Fred and Gladys (Ecker) Crocker. In March of 1963, Alan married the love of his life, Peg Boltres in East …

Alma Rees Hicks, age 83, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, November 16, 2024 at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. She was born June 12, 1941, in Cynthiana, Kentucky, daughter of the late Earl and Elsie (Moore) Morrison. Alma resided in Sturgis since 1965 coming from Cynthiana. On December 15, 1956, she married Billy E. Hicks in Cynthiana. …

Sue A. Holsinger, age 83, of Holland, formerly of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Sue was born in Sturgis June 20, 1941 to Clarence and Gwendolyn (Taylor) Jesse and was a lifelong resident of the area, moving to Holland with her husband Carl in 2010. A graduate of Sturgis High School in 1960, she worked in the area …

Glenna Lou (Carlin) Happel, age 99, of Centreville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at her home. She was born on March 27, 1925 in White Pigeon to Cecil Glenn and Nora LaBeaulah (Barnhart) Carlin. Glenna graduated from Centreville High School in 1943 and was the last survivor from her class. She worked at the Courthouse on the …