Obituaries

Maxyne G. Brewer, age 81, of Constantine, died on Friday, September 5, 2025 at the Sparrow House in Sturgis. She was born December 17, 1943 in Fawn River Township, a daughter of Max and Grace (Hagerty) Clutter. Maxyne graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1962 and attended Ferris State University and Beauty School. On April 12, 1969 she married …

Glenda Wyeth, age 63, of Kosciusko, MS, passed away at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Glenda was born in Kosciusko on September 25, 1961, the daughter of the late Fred and Glenda (Taylor) Howell. Glenda is survived by her children, Nichole Wyeth, Eddie (Pam) Wyeth, Michael Wyeth, Walter Wyeth; special daughter-in-law, Brandy (Danny) Zent; many grandchildren …

Gary Lloyd Jones, age 75, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord, our Savior, Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at his home with his loving wife, Michelle, by his side. He was born on November 9, 1949 in Russellville, Alabama, the son of Henry L. and Dorothy N. Jones. Gary graduated from Highland High School with the Class of …

Warren R Currier, age 94, of Sturgis, died on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 at his home. He was born on March 23, 1931 in Detroit,  the Son of Chester and Almina (Hoffman) Currier. Warren was a Sturgis resident since 1963 coming from Howell, MI. He was employed as a Welder, Auto Mechanic, and truck driver. He enjoyed his motorcycle, and …

Millie Isla Mae Steiner, age 4 days, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025 at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was born on August 24, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, the beloved daughter of Joey and Kallie (Sears) Steiner. Though her time on earth was brief, Millie brought immense love and joy to her …

Susan Lee VanderWiere, age 78, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 2, 2025, after a three-year battle with cancer. She was born December 18, 1946 in Muskegon, the daughter of Fred and Betty (Kooi) Studier. Susan graduated from Mona Shores High School with the Class of 1965, then earned her associate’s degree at Muskegon Community College and her …

Sandra Karen O’Brien, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday, September 1, 2025, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. Born on February 24, 1946, in Sturgis, Sandra was the daughter of the late William and Frances “June” (Ledyard) Frays. A lifelong resident of Sturgis, she deeply loved her community. On July 3, 1997, Sandra married …

Beverly Jean Smith Garvey, age 97, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025 at Birch Meadows Senior Care. She was born February 27, 1928 in Muskegon, the daughter of Victor E. and Emma (Anderson) Smith. On August 14, 1947 Bev married Douglas B. Garvey, becoming his partner in life and later in business. She was part-owner of Gar-V Manufacturing and …

Joe Willie Hart Sr., age 68, of Portage, passed away on August 18, 2025, at his residence. “Surrounded by his village.” Joe was born April 1, 1958, in Sledge, Mississippi, a son of the late Luvenia Ewing and Johnny Hart. Joe was preceded in death by his daughter, Chrishon Hart; five brothers, Bertram Hayes, Willie Hayes, Curtis Hart, James Hart …

Linda J. Kemp, age 75, of Sturgis, passed away on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.  She was born May 26, 1950 in Grand Rapids, a daughter of Eric and Eileen (Manny) Mostrom. Linda graduated from Centreville High School in 1968. On September 4, 1971 she married Simon Kemp at Fish Lake Bible Church. After working at …