Obituaries

Janette Jimenez Metz died on June 27, 2024.  She was born on March 18, 1975 in Manila, Philippines. Both her parents passed before her. Salvador Laurilla and her mother Florencia Jimenez Laurilla. Janette lived most of her life in Las Pinas, Philippines, in their family home. She attended Adamson University in Manila. Her brother Junie preceded her in death. Her …

David Fisher, age 61, passed away in Allegan on June 23, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1962, in Three Rivers, one of two children born to Loren and Marjorie Fisher. Dave is survived by his son, Thomas Fisher (Heather); daughter, Meagan Hartzell (Andrew); grandchildren Alayna and Aliyah Fisher, Carter and Carson Rice, Alyssa and Peyton Street; and his …

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffery Joe Clark, age 60, of Mendon, on Friday, July 5, 2024 surrounded by his family at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, following a sudden illness. Born in Vicksburg on October 25, 1963 to Janice (McVay) and late Richard Lee (”Dick”) Clark, Jeff with his family moved …

Bob (Robert) Critz passed away peacefully in the compassionate care of Crystal Woods Memory Care Assisted Living & Centrica Hospice Care on Thursday, July 4th, 2024 at the age of 81, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on October 14, 1942, in Vicksburg, Bob was the son of Minnie and Carlton Critz. Bob’s parents owned the Critz/Redmond Funeral Home …

J. Ascencion Barrera Perez, age 55, of Sturgis, husband of Maria Lucia Sanchez, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born January 27, 1969, in Zinpecuaro, Michoacan, Mexico son of Lauro Barrera and Andrea Perez. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 7:00 on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Holy Angels Catholic …

Joyce Edna Moore, age 72, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at her home. She was born August 6, 1951 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Armond and Dolores (Arndt) Moore, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1969. Joyce continued her education at Glen Oaks Community College, where she earned her associate’s …

Tracey A Hull Sr., age 70, of Centreville, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Bronson Hospital Battle Creek. He was born July 23, 1953 in Three Rivers, a son of Harry and Carol (Clark) Hull. Tracey attended Constantine High School with the class of 1971. He served in the United States Army from 1975 to 1976. Tracey was …

David Brian Lytle, age 66, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston Texas. He was born February 10, 1958, in Sturgis, son of Charles David and Katherine Fay (Kuhlman) Lytle. David was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1976. He furthered his education at …

Joyce Elaine (Nuttle) Siler of Marcellus, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on February 22, 1933, in Flint, Joyce was the cherished daughter of Fred and Clara (Markell) Nuttle. Throughout her life, Joyce traveled extensively, calling many places home, including Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, and Arkansas, before finally settling back in Michigan. Her …

Hesper Hattie (Freier) Goodpaster, age 101, of Sturgis, went home to be with the Lord Monday morning, July 1, 2024 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born February 11, 1923, in Ocqueoc, Michigan, daughter of the late Paul and Nettie (Doolittle) Freier. Mrs. Goodpaster graduated from Rogers City High School with the class of 1942 and furthered her …