Obituaries

Lucy O’Dell (Harvey) Peterson, age 82, of Constantine, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 28, 2021 just before midnight.  She was born at Birch Lake on January 20, 1939 to Ruel B. and Margaret (Reid) Harvey. Lucy was raised at Birch Lake, where she spent hours swimming in the lake and told stories of …

Mark Edward Chapman, age 63, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 in the care and comfort of his home. Mark was born on February 8, 1958 in Sturgis to Gary D. and Betty (Horkey) Chapman. He is survived by his loving companion of 24 years Linda Peffley, son Mark A. Chapman; two grandsons, Caiden and Kristopher Chapman; mother …

Dwight Charles Bowdish was a loving, wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world suddenly on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at the age of 81. He was born to Charles and Gladys Bowdish in Sturgis. He met the love of his life at the age of 15, Rebecca Rose, and were married after high school. Together they …

Linda Sue Taylor, age 66, of Three Rivers, passed away at home on Monday, October 25, 2021. She was born March 24, 1955 in Cadillac, the daughter of Maynard and Clarissa (Sodergren) Eckert. She worked as a medical transcriptionist for several hospitals and doctors. On April 14, 1973, she married her high school sweetheart, Tim Taylor. Linda was a natural …

Carole Ann (Brewer) Hallgren left this world due to respiratory failure on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in her summer hometown of Hartford, Michigan, after being a Florida resident for more than 20 years. She was born 79 years ago in Rives, Missouri, the third of six children to Jesse and Faye (Loveless) Brewer. Her parents moved the family to Lacota/Grand …

Merrill H. “Gus” Armstrong, of Port St. Lucie, FL, died on Friday, October 22, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at his northern Michigan home. Gus lost a battle to cancer, but won so many endearing friendships throughout the world, with his warm, caring spirit. Gus attended Western Michigan University and later graduated from Alma College with his bachelors in …

Geraldine “Gerri” M. Comden, age 68, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday morning, October 26, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, after suffering a sudden illness. She was born May 27, 1953 in Detroit, daughter of Norby and Rita Ortmann. Gerri married the love of her life, Charles “Charlie” Comden on May 26, 1973 at the Holy Angels Catholic Church …

Longtime Engadine, Michigan resident, Charles “Bub” Henry Fosdick III, age 78, died Friday morning, October 22, 2021 at U.P. Health Systems-Marquette. Born December 24, 1942 in Kalamazoo, son of the late Charles Jr. and Jessie (Ryder) Fosdick, Charlie was a 1960 graduate of Three Rivers High School and attended Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. On November 13, 1964, Charlie …

Grace Marie (Wright) Crum, age 97, of Byron Center, went to heaven on September 30, 2021 with joy and peace in her heart. She was born on April 25, 1924 to Daisy and Vern Wright. She grew up in Constantine, with five brothers and five sisters. There were many stories told over the years of the adventures of living in …

Diana L. (Finnerman) Maynard, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, October 25, 2021 at her home. She was born January 30, 1954, to Jack and Betty (Quirin) Finnerman. Diana was a life-long resident of Sturgis. Diana attended Sturgis Public Schools and graduated from Sturgis High School in 1972.  On December 14, 1990, she was united in marriage …