Obituaries

Donald Scott Sturwold, age 73, of Burr Oak, passed away Tuesday morning, March 4, 2025, at Birch Meadows Senior Care in Three Rivers. He was born on January 20, 1952, in Chicago, son of the late Jerry and Carolyn (Guthous) Sturwold. Don resided in Burr Oak for the past 35 years coming from Chicago. On March 4, 1978, he married …

Francisco Javier Ramirez Munoz, age 27, of Howe, IN passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, due to an auto accident in Michigan.  He was born on September 4, 1997, in Michoacan, Mexico to Adan Ramirez Martinez and Maria Munoz Montoya.  He attended Lakeland High School in LaGrange.  Francisco was previously employed in RV manufacturing and worked in construction as …

Roger L. Wolkins, age 86, of Three Rivers, died on Saturday, March 1, 2025.  He was born on September 4, 1938 in Porter Township, the son of Lee and Ann (Miller) Wolkins. He was employed in trailer manufacturing, and attended the Mottville Bible Church. He enjoyed cutting wood, gardening, and farming. Roger was married to Judy Conner, who preceded him …

Tommy Ferguson, age 69, died peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025 at MediLodge Care Facility in Portage.  Tommy received excellent care at MediLodge while recovering from a bike accident and related surgeries. Tommy was born in Kings Mountain, North Carolina on September 16, 1955 to Lloyd and Opal (Heaton) Ferguson. He was the youngest of six children.  Tommy and his …

Lawrence Alan Wolf, age 54, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, March 1, 2025, at his home. He was born March 5, 1970 in Sturgis, son of William “Bill” and Leatrice “Lee” (Rodenberger) Wolf. Lawrence was a lifelong Sturgis area resident. He had been employed by Morgan Olson and Summit Polymers both in Sturgis, and Clean Earth Company in Howe, …

Julia May Hughes, age 72, of Leonidas, passed away at Thurston Woods in Sturgis on February 28, 2025 following a brief illness.  She was born on July 7, 1952 in Battle Creek the daughter of Samuel and Eddiess (Thomas) Hughes.  She attended Colon High School and was part of the 1970 graduating class and was part of the National Honor …

Mr. David Arthur Anderson, “Bubba”, age 80, of Mattawan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at the Life Care Center of Plainwell surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Anderson was born on Dec. 4, 1944 in Albion, the son of the late Carl Wallace and Helen Louise (Day) Anderson. David was born and raised in Albion, graduating with …

Esther Ella Borkholder, age 84, of Sturgis, passed away Friday evening, February 28, 2025, at her home. She was born February 15, 1941, in Elkhart County, daughter of the late Daniel and Polly (Graber) Troyer. Esther resided in Sturgis since 2000, coming from Centreville. On June 29, 1962, she married Levi Borkholder in Three Rivers. She and Levi attended Locust …

Debra Ann Schuetz, age 65, of Constantine, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Goshen Hospital. She was born October 14, 1959 in Goshen, a daughter of James and Margaret (Fuller) Hesher. Debra graduated from Constantine High School in 1977, and obtained an Associates Degree at Glen Oaks Community College. On October 7, 1995 she married Timothy Schuetz in Goshen. …

Brian G. Ryder, age 60, of Vicksburg, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born on March 2, 1964 in Three Rivers, the son of Christina Kelley. Brian was a proud graduate of Vicksburg High School’s Class of 1982. He was widely known for his incredible cooking skills, especially his famous stuffing and homemade …