Obituaries

Brian Lee Metzger, age 57, was taken to heaven on Sept. 11, 2021. He passed unexpectedly, of natural causes at the home of his sister and family in Wasilla, Alaska. Brian was born Feb. 18, 1964, in Angola to Albert Metzger and the late Nancy (Jewett) Barnes. He started school in Burr Oak, then moved to Bronson, where he attended …

Lorraine M, (Cone) Finnerman-Johnson, age 94, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, September 16, 2021 at her home. She was born May 18, 1927 in Elkhart, daughter of the late Chester and Augusta (Havens) Cone. Lorraine resided her entire life in Sturgis with the exception of 10 years she lived in Saginaw. She was a graduate of Sturgis High School …

Gary Leroy Gushwa, age 75, of Sturgis, was taken into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday afternoon, September 15, 2021 at Sturgis Hospital. He was born March 15, 1946 in Sturgis, son of the late Fredric L. and Olive Dorthea (Baker) Gushwa. Gary resided all of his life in Sturgis and was a graduate of Sturgis …

Daniel Zubryd, age 82, of Mendon, died Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Greensberg, PA on Aug. 19, 1939 the youngest of nine children born to Charles and Catherine (Novak) Zubryd. After graduation from Herminie High School, Dan served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in France. He was married to …

Joseph Scott “Joe” Myers, age 50, of Three Rivers, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born June 3, 1971 in Kalamazoo, the son of Larry Joseph and Maryjane (Borger) Myers. In 1989, he graduated from Three Rivers High School, where he played tennis, soccer and basketball. He went on to work in the construction industry. Joe was …

Paula J Townsend, age 71, of Sturgis, died on Monday, September 13, 2021. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home.

Dallas R Wiese, age 77, of Constantine, died on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home.

Amy Sue Earl, age 45, of White Pigeon, died at her home on Thursday, September 2, 2021. She was born on December 28, 1975 in Vicksburg, the Daughter of Kenneth M Earl and Lois E Bennett. White Pigeon area resident all of her life. Member of the White Pigeon United Methodist Church, she enjoyed The Chicago Bears, Movies, Cats, crafts …

Christine Lynn Hurt, age 49, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. She was born Oct. 18, 1971 in Illesheim, Germany a daughter to Dave and Peggy (Bresseman) St. John. Christine grew up in Lake Villa, Illinois and has resided in the Sturgis area for over 25 years. In 2004 she married Douglas Hurt and this marriage …

Timothy C. Rambadt, 59 years old, was a proud United Airlines employee and a long-time resident of South Bend. He passed unexpectedly Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Timothy is survived by his nieces, Randi Schlabach and Rikki Aikens; nephew, Preston Aikens; and his great nephews, whom he valued deeply, Zachary Royer, Bailey, Logan and Dillon …