Obituaries

Lawrence R. Collins, age 92, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Rogers, Arkansas. He was born November 29, 1928, in Sturgis to Richard and Anna (Straehly) Collins. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Richard A. Collins and Robert Collins. Larry graduated from Sturgis High School, earned his BA from Albion College, and his MA from …

On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, Kerry Duane Andrews, loving husband to Pat and father to three children, passed away at age 71. Kerry was born on October 30, 1949 in Sturgis to Victor and Ruth Andrews. He married Pat on January 18, 2003. He had a daughter, Kari Lynn (Rex) Scare, a son, Jamie (Barbara) Andrews, and a step-son, Dale …

Marie Ross’s time on earth, serving the Lord, was completed on Monday, July 26, 2021.  Her life was filled with many blessings and she happily went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Marie was born to Arthur Louis (Pitchford) and Grace Ida (Lancaster) Storm on December 19, 1929 in Battle Creek. She married Richard Theodore Ross on …

Isaac J Mallo of Dowagiac was born into the arms of Jesus on Monday, July 26, 2021. Surviving Isaac are his parents Jaron and Rachel (Robinson) Mallo, brother Titus Mallo, all of Dowagiac, grandparents Dawn and Aaron Mallo, Jones, Brent and Julie Robinson, Dowagiac, great grandparents Nancy DuFour, Union, Judy and Carroll Clark, Dowagiac, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. …

Bruce Leigh Heywood , age 71, of Tampa, Florida had his heavenly homecoming on July 12, 2021 after a brief illness. Bruce was born in Three Rivers on January 11, 1950. He graduated from Three Rivers High School and Western Michigan University. Bruce was an accountant by trade in various manufacturing facilities. He was a member of Bay Hope Church …

Kenneth E. Cook, age 78, died peacefully on July 13, 2021 surrounded by his wife, children and sister. He was born in Detroit, and grew up in Tennessee and Anderson, Indiana. He met his future wife at Purdue University, while studying chemical engineering. He and Pat (Priscilla Ogren) married in 1962. Children, Chris and Scott, soon followed. Ken and Pat …

Marjorie R. Shank, age 89, of Sturgis, left the loving arms of her family and into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Monday morning, July 26, 2021 at her home on Minnewaukan Lake in Sturgis. She was born March 5, 1932 in Pentwater, Michigan daughter of the late Ernest and Harriette (Griffis) Luttrull. Marjorie attended Muskegon …

Edward Patrick Murphy, age 77, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Edgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born September 10, 1943 in Chicago, the son of David and Catherine (Lally) Murphy. Edward worked as a purchasing agent for Fluor Daniel, and was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church. He loved lake life for 20 years, and …

Wade Lavoris Baugh III, (affectionally called Lil Brain Bleap), age 60, died on July 8, 2021. Wade was born in Brooklyn, New York to Wade and Ernestine Baugh. In 1975, the family moved from Chicago to Three Rivers for a better life. Wade was energetic and the life of the party, with a big smile and a booming personality. Lil …

Debra Sue Kirk, age 66, formerly of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 24, 1953 in Three Rivers, the daughter of E. Cleyon and Marilyn J. (Milholin) Clark. Deb graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1972. Upon graduation, she attended Ferris State …