Obituaries

Rolly J. Lamphere, age 77, of Centreville, passed away at his home on Monday, December 20, 2021. He was born in Oak Park, IL on December 30, 1943 the son of Rolly A. and Ella (Brabec) Lamphere. He was a graduate of Mendon High School in 1962. After high school, Rolly joined the National Guard. When his service was completed, …

Harvey Lee Knavel, Sr., age 85, of Sturgis, passed away Monday morning, December 20, 2021 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born June 17, 1936 in Sturgis, son of the late Robert and Goldie (Ballard) Knavel. Harvey resided in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area all of his life. On July 28, 1972 he married Emmy Lou Wheeler …

Phillip L. Parker, Sr., age 30, of Centreville, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 in Howard Township, Cass County, Michigan due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born February 1, 1991 in Chicago, son of Patricia Parker and Lekeith Jenkins. Phillip resided in Centreville for the past 2 years. He had also lived in Three Rivers, Sturgis, …

Phillip L. Parker, Jr., age 5, of Centreville, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 in Howard Township, Cass County, Michigan due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born January 7, 2016 in Three Rivers, son of Jessica Reingardt and the late Phillip L. Parker, Sr. PJ resided in Centreville for the past 2 years. He had also …

Clint L. Harrison, age 55, of Mendon, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was born on March 24, 1966 in Three Rivers, the son of Douglas and Sheila (Gage) Harrison. Clint was a graduate of Mendon High School in 1984. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and …

Steven Alan Holderman, age 65, of White Pigeon, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Three Rivers on Aug. 23, 1956 the son of Richard and Barbara (Curtis) Holderman, Sr. and was a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County. He attended Three Rivers Schools, and served in the Army National Guard. …

Luella G. Camburn, age 92, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at her home. She was born January 16, 1929 in Kaneville, Illinois daughter of the late Archie W. and Wilhelmina S. (Troeger) Carr. Mrs. Camburn resided in Sturgis since 1953, coming from Lawrence, Michigan. On June 8, 1946 she married James R. Camburn in Kalamazoo. He preceded …

Robert Elias Payne, age 56, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Ludington, MI on October 18, 1965 to Frank and Clara (Nicolls) Payne. Following a house fire, the Payne family moved to Wichita, KS and eventually Emporia, KS where Rob graduated from high school and vocational school. After graduation Rob …

Virginia L. Holton, age 93, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday evening, December 15, 2021 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville. She was born September 28, 1928 in Battle Creek, daughter of the late H. Allen and Anona (Bubb) Nobles. Mrs. Holton resided in Sturgis since 1947 coming from Olivet, Michigan where she was a graduate and class president of …

Larry Grubb, age 78, of Howe, IN passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, leaving behind his wife of 56 years, Trish. Also surviving is their son, Scott (Renee) Grubb of Howe, as well as two very much-loved grandchildren, Ashlynn (Justin) Madar of Lansing, and Skyler (fiancée Cassie) Grubb of Wawaka, IN. Larry also leaves behind two …