Obituaries

M. Loren Carlisle, age 74, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 3, 2022. He was a beloved husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, friend, a respected businessman, and a steadfast believer in his Savior, Jesus Christ. Beloved son of Dorothy (Fimple) Carlisle and Marion J. Carlisle, Loren was a lifetime resident of Colon. He grew up on his family’s …

Delmar O’dell Gieber, age 90, died on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022.  He was born on Jan. 19, 1932. Delmar peacefully passed into eternal life while in the care of his loving family. A special blessing to Cherie and Kent Skaggs, Odie & Candy Ziesmer, and Logan, Roger, Craig and Kim for all the kindness to our father. Delmar was born …

Donald Ivan Zook, age 89, of Burr Oak, formerly of Lake Odessa, was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 5, 2022. He was born on a farm south of Clarksville on August 24, 1932. Don was the sixth child of Daniel and Edna (Yoder) Zook. During his 1W service in Lansing from 1952-54, he …

Brian H. Willey, age 63, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly, in his wife’s loving arms, at his home on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Brian was born on May 30, 1958, in Alma, Michigan, a son to the late George E. and Bertha E. “Betty” (Bremer) Willey. Brian graduated from John Marshall High School in Portland, Oregon. Following graduation Brian enlisted …

David Michael Swartz, Sr., age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born April 13, 1948 in Battle Creek, he was raised by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. August Swartz. David graduated from Battle Creek High School and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army. On April …

Joan Rose Bishop, age 87, of Sturgis, passed away Friday evening, February 4, 2022 at Sturgis Hospital. She was born January 24, 1935 in Constantine, daughter of the late Henry and Lottie Pitman. Joan resided in the White Pigeon, Constantine and Sturgis area most of her life. On July 1, 1976 she married Leroy Franklin Bishop in Sturgis. He preceded …

Michael Paul Hahn, age 65, of Sturgis, passed away early Wednesday morning February 2, 2022 at Sturgis Hospital. He was born January 12, 1957 in Sturgis, son of the late Paul Norman and Joan Julie (Andreyka) Hahn. Mike was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1976. On June 7, 1980 he married …

A. Merle Munn, age 98, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 2, 2022 at Sturgis Hospital, just 16 days shy of her 99th birthday. She was born February 18, 1923 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada daughter of the late Kenneth and Eleanor (Misner) Martin. Merle resided in Sturgis since 1953 coming from Ionia. She was married to Harzey F. Munn …

Dawn Renee Casner, age 57, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, February 3, 2022 at her home. She was born September 20, 1964 daughter of the late Fred N. “John” and Judy (Lung) Jones. Dawn was a lifelong Sturgis resident and had been employed by Midwest Tool & Cutlery in Sturgis for over 15 years, Dawn enjoyed canoeing, riding her …

Mary Elizabeth Conn Spencer of Granger, Indiana passed away peacefully Monday, January 24, 2022 with her children by her side at the age of 78. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 16, 1943. She was born to the late Ronald William Conn and Benita Mary (Leonard) Conn. Mary was raised on the family farm in Thawville, Illinois. Mary …