Obituaries

Arlene M. Scott, affectionally known as “Nana”, age 85, of Colon, formerly of Merriville, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 10, 2021. Arlene was born on March 28, 1936 in Joliet, IL, a daughter of the late Albert and Cecilia (Benus) Fink. Arlene graduated from Tolleston High School with the class of 1953. On December 29, 1956 Arlene married …

Jon W. Good, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Friday evening, September 10, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born October 31, 1949 in Mishawaka, son of the late Wayne W. and Kathleen (Klein) Good. Jon was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1968. …

Mark Edwin Eichorn will always be remembered for his kind heart even during difficult times. Unfortunately, this time the pain was too difficult. Mark died by suicide on Thursday, September 9th, 2021. He was 43 years old. Mark was one of the most caring and generous people you will ever meet. Always big in stature, Mark’s heart was even bigger. …

Nancy L. Baker, age 68, of White Pigeon, died Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio. She was born on March 5, 1953 in Decatur, Michigan the daughter of Harry F. and Barbara J. (Carroll) Harger. Resident since 1995 coming fom Dowagiac. Employed for over 20 years for Creative Foam in Dowagiac retired in 2015. Member of …

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. …