Obituaries

Jason Dean Sparks, Sr., age 47, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born June 20, 1977 in Sturgis, son of the late Jim and Elizabeth (Vail) Sparks. On September 28, 2024, he married Jenille Collins in Niagara Falls, New York. Jason was a talented welder by trade. He enjoyed riding …

William Louis Tacchella, age 85, of Sturgis, went to be home with his dear Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday morning, December 7, 2024, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born July 12, 1939, in Oakland, California, son of the late Louis and Carmen (Rogers) Tacchella. He spent his childhood in Lafayette, California where he graduated from …

Rebecca Louise Baldwin, age 57, of White Pigeon, passed away Friday afternoon, December 6, 2024, at her home. She was born February 28, 1967 in South Bend, daughter of the late David and Roma (Doub) Campbell. Rebecca resided in St. Joseph County most her life. Her early life was lived in Elkhart. She was a homemaker and enjoyed watching television. …

William L. “Bill” Dunafin, age 78, of LaGrange, died Monday, December 9, 2024 at Orchard Pointe Health Campus, Kendallville, IN. He was born on August 13, 1946, to the late, Robert Lee and Gloria J. (Frutig) Dunafin. Bill was a lifetime LaGrange resident. He was in the last graduating class from LaGrange High School the Class of 1964. After graduation …

Matthew Dale Heslet, a cherished resident of Macomb, Michigan and formerly of Utica, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Sunday, December 8, 2024. He was 67 years old. Born on April 24, 1957, in Three Rivers, Matthew was the beloved son of Dwight Dale and Wanda Lucille (née Eley) Heslet. Growing up in Three Rivers, Matthew achieved the …

Patsy J. Enyart, age 82, of LaGrange, died Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital Emergency Room. She was born on February 6, 1942, in South Bend to Herman and Ruth (Benn) Ottman.  On January 19, 1962, she married Arthur A. Enyart in South Bend. Patsy went to work at Kraft Foods in Kendallville, Indiana. She spent 20 years working …

Marian D. Eash, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Three Rivers Health, surrounded by family. She was born on July 7, 1932, in Sturgis, a daughter to Henry and Elsa (Forhriep) Bauman. Marian lived in the St. Joseph County area her entire life, graduating from Centreville High School with the Class of 1949. She has resided …

Joan E. Evilsizor, age 92, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 3, 2024, at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. She was born August 5, 1932 in Three Rivers, daughter of the late Duane and Maxine (Brown) Knapp. Joan resided in Sturgis for the past 64 years, coming from White Pigeon. On August 30, 1950, she married Clarence …

Anthony Jay Miller, age 10, of Sturgis, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, from injuries sustained in a vehicle / bicycle accident. Anthony was born on May 23, 2014, in Sturgis, a son to Amos and Ruth (Bontrager) Miller. Anthony was currently attending the 4th grade. Surviving are his parents Amos and Ruth Miller of Sturgis, siblings: Nathan Lee …

Richard Lyle Schug, age 99, of Marcellus, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton. Born March 28, 1925 in Auburn, Ind., to Herbert Eber and IO (Gorrell) Schug, he attended Edwards Corners one-room country school through eighth grade, then graduated from Marcellus High School. He was the last surviving member of the Marcellus’ Class …