Obituaries

Elias James Silva, one week, of Allegan, received his angel wings on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born to Madelyn Piskun and Jonathan Silva on September 1, 2024 at the University of Michigan West in Wyoming. Though his time was brief, Elias left an indelible mark on all who awaited his arrival with love and …

Vera May Ecker, age 95, of Sturgis departed this world on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, after 34,948 days of life. Most of those days were healthy, active and joyful. She was born on December 19, 1928 to John and Bertha Strang. She lived her entire life in Sturgis. She graduated from Sturgis High School in 1946. On September 5, 1947, …

Rosemary Mullet, age 78, of Leesburg, IN, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday morning, September 12, 2024 after a lengthy battle with dementia.  She was born on September 29, 1945 in Sturgis to Phineas and Susan (Fry) Hochstetler.  Rosemary accepted Christ in her youth and was a faithful member of the Old Order Amish Church. On May 25, …

Kenneth Lewis “Kenny” Miller, age 40, of Battle Creek, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Central Christian Church, 713 Riverside Dr., Battle Creek, MI 49015, with Pastor Rob Schwartz officiating and military honors to be presented. Visitation will take place on Monday, …

Phyllis R. Seekman, age 84, of Constantine, died Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born September 9, 1940 in Three Rivers, a daughter of Arthur and Lena (Wagner) Wagner. Phyllis graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1958. On August 28, 1959 she married Jack A. Seekman in Three Rivers. He preceded her in …

Angela Rose Wilkins, age 47, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 19, 1976 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Joseph and Karen (Schabes) Woods. She attended Three Rivers High School and then went on to Glen Oaks Community College where she received her Associates Degree in Business. …

Deborah Kaye (Royer) Keefer, age 69, of Sturgis, passed away on September 3, 2024, at her home. She was born July 12, 1955, in Sturgis, daughter of the late Richard and Barbara (Tinkham) Royer. Deb was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1973. She furthered her education at Glen Oaks Community College …

Jean Marie (Hass) Rockwell, age 86, left us to be with her beloved Savior on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Birch Meadows in Three Rivers, surrounded by those who loved her. She was born on March 21, 1938, in Benton Harbor to Eamil and Thelma Hass. Jean dedicated her life to her family and community. She married Terryl Clive Rockwell …

Patricia Ann Haines, age 77, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Three Rivers Health surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 22, 1947 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Richard and Mary (Cosgrove) Crego who gave her a wonderful childhood. She would often reminisce on memories of growing up with her many cousins, friends …

Ronald Joseph Foster, age 86, died on August 30, 2024.  He was born on September 9, 1937 in Kalamazoo to Andrew and Elizabeth Foster. He passed peacefully in his home with loved ones caring for him. After graduating from St. Augustine Catholic School, Ron attended Flint Barber College, and went on to open Foster’s Barber Shop in Portage. At the …