Obituaries

Connie Troyer, age 84, of Schoolcraft, died on August 24, 2025. She was born on June 26,1941 in Elkhart, the Daughter of  Forrest and Arvilla) (Maust) Anglemyer. Connie was a past resident of Union, Michigan, and the owner and operator of Troyer’s Grocery Store in White Pigeon. She was a member of the Elkhart Church of The Brethern. Connie was …

David Richard Lampe, age 62, of Henderson, Nevada, and longtime former resident of Sturgis, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 2, 1963 in Sturgis, the son of Donard R. and Lois L. (Crowl) Lampe. David spent his early years in Sturgis, where he graduated with …

Alta M. Schrock, age 94, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, September 1, 2025, at Life Care Center of LaGrange. Alta was born on July 4, 1931, alongside her twin sister Alma, at their grandparents’ farmhouse in South Bend. She was the beloved daughter of the late Rev. Cecil and Ruby (Early) Morningstar. Alta’s early years were spent …

Ned R. Bale, age 91, of White Pigeon, passed away on August 24, 2025. Ned was born in Douglas, Michigan on October 19, 1933. He was the third of five children of Ned H. and Katheryn (Kay) Bale of Fennville, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Loretta Bale, parents and brother, Homer Bale of …

William Blaine Basham, age 81, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday evening, August 27, 2025. He was born on February 11, 1944 in Logansport, Indiana, Bill had made his home in the Sturgis area since the 1970s, having previously lived in the Indianapolis area. He was the proud owner and operator of Basham Building in Sturgis. …

Margaret S. “Marge” Krzycki, age 80, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, August 22, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born on August 30, 1944 in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Zigman and Helen (Kostival) Paszkiewicz. Marge moved to Sturgis in 1975 from Detroit, the city where she married the love of her life, Walter S. …

Harry L Carter, age 79, of Porter Township, White Pigeon, died on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at his home following an extended illness. He was born on March 28, 1946 in Elkhart, the Son of Levi Harry and Grace E (Schmidtendorff) Carter. Harry lived on the Family Farm all of his life, and was a Constantine School Graduate. He was …

Emma Borkholder-Moore, age 81, of Centreville, died Monday, August 25, 2025 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville. She was born September 11, 1943 in Nappanee, IN, a daughter of Jacob J. and Lizzieann (Borkholder) Borkholder. Emma’s family moved to Michigan in 1947 and she attended Nottawa Stone School & Centreville Schools. On Sept. 13, 1981 she married Larry S. …

Rodney Aaron Wright, age 52, of Vandalia, died Friday, August 22, 2025, peacefully in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began September 19, 1972 in Niles, the second of three born to Robert and Sandra Wright.  Rodney started A+ Lawn and Landscaping in 1994, and continued to operate his business until his passing. He also owned A+ Floral …

Darrell Loren “Bill” Lewis, age 93, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, surrounded by family in the comfort of his home. Bill gifted Jo by joining her in heaven on her birthday; leaving behind a remarkable legacy of love, hard work, and entrepreneurial spirit. Born on November 20, 1931 to Milton and Blanche Ione (Wilson) Lewis, Bill grew up …