Obituaries

James Edward Hambruch, age 53, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children due to COVID complications. He was born on September 11, 1967, in Fairfax County, VA the son of Robert Gary and Bernharde (Korczynski) Hambruch. Jim graduated from Junction City High School in Junction City, KS and enlisted in the U.S. …

Rocky Evans passed away suddenly March 17, 2021 at home with friends in DeLand, Florida. Born in Three Rivers, March 22, 1952, Rocky was always involved in sports during high school along with friend Mike Heivilin attempting to bench as many of the opposing team with as many injuries as possible. Rocky went so far as to test the new …

Janice Ann Youngs, age 69, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 in Kalamazoo. She was born in Dowagiac on January 20, 1952 the daughter of Frederick and Grace (White) Youngs. Janice was a cashier, working for K-Mart 31 ½ years and many years at Meijer. Janice enjoyed crocheting and knitting but most of all she enjoyed playing with …

Amber Carolyn Stoll, age 31, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 15, 2021 at her home. Amber was born on October 9, 1989 in Sturgis, a daughter of Todd and Kathy (Kelley) Stoll. Many will remember her as a fun, loving, fierce spirited platinum blonde who had a heart of gold that she wore on her sleeve. She loved …

George Stuart Goss, age 94, of Sturgis, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 21, 2021. George was born on August 11, 1926 in Grand Rapids to parents Ray T. and Sylvia (Spoelstra) Goss. After attending Calvin College and Moody Bible Institute, he was ordained as a full-time minister through the IFCA. He pastored in …

Richard A. “Dick” Wenzel, age 88, of Portage, and a lifelong Sturgis resident, went to heaven late Friday evening, March 19, 2021, in the loving care of his family and Dear Country Adult Foster Care in Burr Oak. Dick was born April 6, 1932, in Sturgis, a son of the late Richard G. and H. Irene (Milliman) Wenzel. Dick lived …

Shirley Lucille Faunce, age 98, of Coldwater, went to be with her lord and savior on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Skaggs Assisted Living in Burr Oak. A memorial service for Shirley will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2021, at Bronson First United Methodist Church, with Pastor Sam Gordy officiating. A burial of ashes will take place …

Floyd M. Summey, age 88, of White Pigeon, died Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Bowman Place in Three Rivers, following a brief illness. He was born May 9, 1932, in Sturgis, a son of Anthony and Frances (Warble) Summey. He was a White Pigeon resident since 1966, member of White Pigeon Lions Club, First Presbyterian Church of White Pigeon and …

James Bruce Erlandson, age 84, of White Pigeon, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a several-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born Aug. 31, 1936, in Clendenin, W.Va., a son of Ivan and Helen (James) Erlandson. He graduated from Bristol High School, in Bristol, Ind., in 1954. He had a lifetime …

Charlene “Charlie” E. Black, age 83, of Constantine, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021.  She was born on April 13, 1937 in Three Oaks, MI, a daughter of Clyde and Kathrine (Stephens) Eichorn.  In April of 1964, she married George Black. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2020. Charlie was a waitress at Village Inn in Constantine, …