Obituaries

Jane Winans Schauer, age 76, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 17th, 2021 from dementia related complications at home in Three Rivers, where she was cared for by her devoted husband, Dr. Stephen Schauer. Jane was born on March 2nd, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to Mary Winans (nee Cosler) and Dr. Theodore Winans. Jane attended Fairborn High School, …

Matthew J. Henningsen, age 59, of Sturgis, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at University Hospital in Ann Arbor after a courageous battle with cancer.  Matt was born in Paw Paw on April 18, 1962, a son of Friedrich and Doris (Kowalk) Henningsen.  He graduated from Centreville High School in 1980, Glen Oaks Community College in 1982, and Western …

Carol Ann Sonnevil, age 77, of Marcellus, passed away Thursday September 16, 2021 in Kalamazoo. She was born in Swartz Creek, Michigan on April 20, 1944 the daughter of F. D. and Dorothy (Granger) Bloss. On November 30, 1963 she married Wayne Lee Sonnevil in Swartz Creek. Carol enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s ball games as well as quilting, crossword puzzles …

Bette N. Tacchella, age 78, of Sturgis, was called home to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday afternoon, September 16, 2021 at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Thursday at the Radiant Life Church in Sturgis where the celebration of …

Albert Clayton Miller, age 88, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, September 16, 2021 at his home. He was born January 2, 1933 in Howard City, Michigan son of the late Jess and Della (Baldwin) Miller. Al resided in Sturgis most of his life. On June 11, 1955 he married Shirley Darby at the Chapel of the Gardens in Angola. …

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 …