Obituaries

James “Jim” Ortmann, age 57, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, December 1, 2021 at Fairview Nursing and Rehab Community in Centreville after a sudden illness. Jim was born November 23, 1964 in Sturgis. He is the son of Norby and Rita (Strzalkowski) Ortmann. Jim loved working with the public and served in various positions at Meijer, Coldwater NCG Cinema, …

James Ortman, age 57, of Sturgis, died on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Arrangements by Hackman Family Funeral Homes.

Verna Schlabach, age 71, of Centreville, died on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. She was born December 23, 1949 in Sturgis, a daughter of Henry and Emma (Borkholder) Borkholder. Verna graduated from Sturgis High School in 1968. On December 24, 1971 she married Raymond D Schlabach at Locust Grove Mennonite Church. Verna was a lifelong …

Parveena Gayen, age 70, of Three Rivers, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021 from injuries in an auto accident on November 23rd in St. Joseph County. She was born in Delhi, India on Dec. 16, 1950 the daughter of Hidayat and Sosan (Mall) Masih. She was married to Manoj Gayen on Oct. 21, 1975 in Hapur, India. They came to the …

Rodney James Easterday, age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 29, 2021 following a lengthy illness. He was born on June 12, 1948 in Fawn River Township, the son of the late James Easterday and Gertrude Verglea (Hamm) Gotfryd. Rodney has been a longtime resident of Three Rivers working as a truck driver …

Kathlyn “Kay” Marie Price, age 73, died on Sunday, November 28, 2021 in Three Rivers. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted and no services will be held. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Georgene Louise Homer, age 89, of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Bowman Place Assisted Living Community where she resided for the past two years. She was born in Chicago on October 9, 1932, daughter of George and Louise (Cihlar) Bullock. Georgene graduated from high school in Chicago in 1950 and began working for People’s Gas …

Raymond Earl Swartz Sr, age 66, of Marcellus, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at home. He was born in Three Rivers on May 22, 1954, the son of George Valentine Swartz and Erma Emma Peggels. Raymond was a CNC operator, working for 25 years at Peterson Springs. Raymond was a farmer his entire life, he enjoyed outdoor activities including …

Thomas W. Hargreave, age 86, of Leonidas, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Thomas was born in England on September 13, 1935, a son to the late Walter and Beatrice (Fulford) Hargreave. On July 2, 1953 Thomas married Gloria Moyer in Battle Creek. Thomas is survived by his wife Gloria Hargreave of Leonidas;  children: Diana …

Doris Erlene Hassenger, age 65, of Colon, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Doris was born on September 11, 1956 in Sturgis, a daughter to the late David and Ruth (Hartwig) Trine. Doris graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1974. She then attended Kellogg Community College and received her associates degree. Following …