Obituaries

Arthur Paul Reeg died on Sunday, July 4, 2021 in Muskegon, at age 95. Art was one of six children born to Foster and Irene Reeg and was raised in Sturgis. He trained to be a pilot, but WWII ended before he flew any missions. Art graduated from Sturgis High School and Michigan State University earning a degree in Mechanical …

Lori Ann McGill, age 57, of White Pigeon, died on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born April 12, 1964 in Elkhart, a daughter of Freeman and Carolyn (Poling) Jones. On November 7, 1994 she married David Michael McGill in Kentucky. He preceded her in death December 18, 1996. Lori worked for several years …

Ora Lurene Harris, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away, to the presence of the Lord, on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the Golden Living Center in Kokomo, IN. She was born January 18, 1935 in Vincennes, IN a daughter to the late Delbert and Goldie (Donovan) McCord. Ora graduated from Decker High School and from Vincennes University. On Sept. 30, …

Laverne Galloway, age 61, of Three Rivers, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 4, 2021. She was raised in Chicago, where she was born July 31, 1959 the daughter of Eddie and Ernestine (Bottamon) Jones. She later moved to Three Rivers and graduated from Three Rivers High School. Laverne worked in home health care and attended …

Dale Thomas Ludwig, age 59 of Jones, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at his home.  Dale was born in Three Rivers on September 14, 1961, a son of Orson “Bud” and Elsie (Arnold) Ludwig.  He attended Three Rivers Schools.  Dale worked as a foreman and group leader for many RV companies, including Timberwolf, Jayco, Pace, and others.  He …

Frederick Arthur Stears, age 65, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at his home.  Fred was born in Three Rivers on December 14, 1955, a son of Frederick F. and Betty (Tish) Stears.  He graduated from Constantine High School in 1974.  On June 5, 1982, he married Gloria Carper in Constantine; they were later divorced. Fred farmed the Stears …

David Bailey Taylor, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at his home. He was born June, 14, 1950 in Ft. Wayne, son of the late Patricia Ruth (Rozelle) and Clarence Bailey Taylor. He grew up in Sturgis and graduated from Sturgis High School with the Class of 1968. Following his graduation, he furthered his education at …

Charles Bryant Speicher, age 65, of Sturgis, passed away early Tuesday morning, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Heartland health Care Center in Three Rivers. He was born J1nuary 9, 1956 in Sturgis, son of the late Milton Robert and Billie Yvonne (Beckwith) Speicher. Charlie resided most of his life in Sturgis where he was class president and graduate of …

Sylvia Joan (Meyers) Reynolds (July 23, 1944 – July 6, 2021) Sylvia Joan Meyers was born on July 23, 1944 to Ralph and Coral (Hubner) Meyers. She passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the age of 76.  Sylvia was raised in Sturgis, surrounded by the love of her large extended family. She recalled fondly growing up around her …

Peggy Louise Wagar, age 92, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday evening, July 4, 2021 at her home. She was born December 24, 1928 in Burr Oak, daughter of the late Bert and Flossie (Krontz) Fager. Peggy resided most of her life in Sturgis. On June 7, 1947 she married Maurice Elwyn “Pee Wee” Wagar in Sturgis. He preceded her in …