Obituaries

Glennis Alene Umlor, age 79, died on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. In accordance with family wishes, she has been cremated. No public services will be held. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Pamela Sue Hudson, age 73, a lifelong Sturgis resident, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 at Sturgis Hospital. She was born June 20, 1948 in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Spencer and Elizabeth (Pickels) Butz. Pamela had worked for various factories in the area including Paramount, Mastercraft, and Viking. She enjoyed crocheting and traveling. Surviving are 4 children: Paul …

Nicki Lou Adams, age 70, of Constantine, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at her home. She was born February 28, 1951 in Memphis, Tenn., the daughter of Bobby and Nancy (Shivley) Tomlinson. Nicki attended Three Rivers Community Schools until 11th grade before completing her senior year at Warsaw Community High School in Warsaw, Ind., graduating in 1969. She …

Gary Lee Kirtley, Sr., age 75, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 8, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo due to complication of COVID pneumonia. His son, Michael, was with him at the end, holding him until he passed peacefully. He was born September 19, 1945 in Detroit, son of the late Earl Lee and Susanna Ora (Koch) …

Alan “Al” L. Hahn, age 66, of Huntington, IN passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Alan was born on February 15, 1955 in Sturgis, the son of Ruth Hahn. He attended Sturgis High School and married the love of his life Cindy Sprowl on July 9, 1994 in Traverse City. After high school Alan started his 40 year …

Carla Behrens, age 95, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning September 7, 2021 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Carla was born November 12, 1925 in Berlin, Germany to the late Walter and Helene (Wohlert) Richter. Her family moved to Frankfurt, Germany shortly after she was born. Carla started her career in Journalism in 1943 at the Frankfurt Volksblatt. …

Martha (Marty) E. Craig Farber, age 90, of Sturgis, died, Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Thurston Woods Villages in Sturgis. She was born on August 15, 1931, in Ligonier to John D. and Irene (Price) Emerson. Martha was a graduate of Grand Ledge High School in 1949. She furthered her education at Purdue University graduating in 1953. She did her …

Robert Harry Evans, MD, of Sturgis, died in the early hours of Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the age of 95 in Sturgis. Dr. Evans was born July 1, 1926, in Richmond, Michigan, to Harry and Dorothy Evans. Following graduation from Armada High School in 1944, Robert proceeded to the University of Notre Dame pre-med program. Upon graduation, Robert was …

Bradley James Pierucki, age 67, of Reed City, Michigan and former resident of Sturgis, wrote his final chapter on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He wanted to let you all know that he loves you and has no regrets. Bradley James Pierucki was born on April 8th, 1954 in Sturgis to Carl and …

William A. Barnhart, age 74, of  White Pigeon, died on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home.