Obituaries

Carl Elmer Balk, Jr., age 73, of Sturgis, passed away early Wednesday, afternoon February 19, 2025, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born June 27, 1951, in Three Rivers, son of the late Carl and Anna (Hack) Balk. Carl resided in Sturgis for the past 25 years, coming from Centreville where he was a graduate of Centreville High …

James E. Lindsley, age 88, of Sturgis, was surrounded by his family when he passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 18, 2025, at his home. He was born November 30, 1936 in Constantine, son of the late Howard and Catherine (Lott) Lindsley. Jim resided in Sturgis since 1968 coming from Centreville where he was a graduate of Centreville High School class …

Glenna Maxine Fisher, age 93, of Battle Creek and formerly of Centreville, died on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 13, 1931 in Big Rapids, a daughter of Loren and Rose (Troupe) Olson. Glenna graduated from Big Rapids Schools with the class of 1949 and received her Bachelors degree in …

James Michael Meadows, age 44, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Ascension Borgess Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 29, 1980 in Three Rivers, the son of Mary Christina (Weaver) and James Harold Meadows. Jimmy attended Centreville and Three Rivers schools, then Howardsville Christian School where he was …

Gordon K. Swartzentruber, age 94, of LaGrange, died Sunday, February 16, 2025, at home.  He was born in Sturgis on June 15, 1930 to Ira and Eva (Kline) Swartzentruber. Gordon served his country in the US Army from November 1952 to November 1954.  He worked on the family farm in his youth. He also found a love for fixing watches …

Robert Jess Evans, age 59, passed away surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with ALS disease on Friday, February 13, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence of Kalamazoo. He was born in Three Rivers the son of Robert Allen and Ruth Ann (Rexford) Evans on April 20, 1965. Jess graduated from Three Rivers High School and went onto …

Elton (Sandy) Spade was born on Jan, 25, 1947 in Three Rivers.  He was raised by his loving family in Constantine.  Together they attended Constantine United Methodist Church and he graduated from Constantine High School with the class of 1965.  He joined the US Air Force serving enlisted during the Vietnam War as a jet mechanic from 1968 – 1971.  Sandy married Jane Bush …

David L. Gardner, age 65, of Scotts, passed away at Bronson Methodist Hospital following a brief illness on Friday, February 14, 2025.  He was born in South Lyon, MI on December 29, 1959 the son of Marvin and Pearl (Head) Gardner. David attended South Lyon High School and was part of the 1978 graduating class.  On July 8, 1989 he …

June Ann Dailey, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10th, 2025, at Birch Meadows Senior Care. Born on June 17th, 1930, in Sherman Township, to Robert and Velda (Adams) Willemin, June grew up with strong family values and a love for tradition. She graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1947. On April 6th, 1947, …

Martin D. Gage, age 68, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Martin was born on February 3, 1957, in Sturgis, a son to the late Donald and Lois (Lancaster) Gage. Martin was a graduate of Sturgis High school with the class of 1975. Martin lived in the Colon and Sturgis areas most of …