Obituaries

Wallace Willard “Wally” Nichols, age 92, of Sturgis, passed away early Saturday morning, November 20, 2021 at Fairview Living and Rehabilitation in Centreville. He was born October 13, 1929 in Battle Creek, son of the late Benjamin and Ida Belle (Davis) Nichols. Wally resided in Sturgis since 1955 coming from Factoryville. His early life was spent in Battle Creek. On …

Rebecca G. Crawford, age 70, of Centreville, passed away at Three Rivers Health on Saturday, November 20, 2021.  Rebecca was born in Vicksburg on September 12, 1951, a daughter of Percy Crawford and Mattie Alvey.  She attended Colon Schools. Rebecca previously worked for different cafes in Colon, and for Denton Mills, Sportsman’s Bar, and as a social worker, all in …

Roger J. Stoner, age 78, of Jones, passed away at his home surrounded by his wife and daughters on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.  He was born February 6, 1943 in Constantine, a son of Walter and Bessie (Hoover) Stoner. Roger graduated from Constantine High School in 1961. He attended Michigan State University earning an Associates Degree in Agriculture. He later …

Evelyn L. Gordon, age 91, of Sherwood, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the home of her daughter, Becky. She was born March 7, 1930 in Battle Creek and had lived all of her life in the Sherwood area, graduating from Athens High School with the Class of 1947. She married William James Gordon May 28, 1948 in Battle …

On Tuesday, November 16, 2021 Jack A. Stauffer, surrounded by his family, went home to be with his Lord and Savior.  Jesus paid for Jack’s ticket on the “Glorybound Special”.  Jack passed away at the Select Specialty Hospital in Battle Creek after a short illness. He was born November 7, 1952 in Sturgis, a son to Roy Freeman ”Sonny” and …

Thomas D. Hensell, age 71, of Bronson, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Select Medical Hospital in Battle Creek. Thomas was born in Three Rivers on August 18, 1950, a son of Harold and Pollyanna (Hooten) Hensell. He graduated from Centreville High School in 1968 and then from Glen Oaks Community College in 1970 with an Associate’s degree …

Lavina Jane Ankney, age 63, of Sturgis, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Three Rivers Health. She was born November 14, 1958 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Paul “Bud” and Alice (Maystead) Ankney. Jane resided her whole life in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area and was a graduate of Burr Oak High School with the class …

Janet Stambaugh, age 72, of Constantine, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at her home.  Janet was born in Sturgis on November 23, 1948, a daughter of Dick and Helen (Graham) Boals.  She attended Sturgis High School. She was a caregiver, and enjoyed taking care of people and babysitting.  Janet was a member of Faith Finders Church in Constantine. …

Janet Driskel, age 89, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at home. She was born in Constantine on January 23, 1932, the daughter of Ernest Stratton and Mildred Snow. Janet was an executive secretary at Armstrong for over 30 years. Janet loved to crochet and bake, especially peanut butter fudge and seafoam. In 1948, she was the …

Ruth Ann Miller, age 41, of Centreville, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Ruth was born on September 2, 1980 in Kalamazoo, a daughter to Nealy and Emma (Miller) Yoder. Ruth was married to Elva Miller. Ruth is survived by her husband Elva Miller of Centreville, children: Uriah Miller, Jerry Lee Miller, Emma Lou …