Obituaries

Robin Lynn (Arnold) Groff passed away unexpectedly at her home in Sturgis, on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at the age of 59 (but to her she was forever 29 and holding). While Robin’s family and friends deeply grieve her loss, they know she is now experiencing a peace and joy like no other and they are choosing to remember her …

Mary Olney Anderson, MD, age 77, of Leonidas, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at The Fountains of Bronson Place where she had resided the past year. She was born in Leonidas on January 24, 1944 the daughter of the late William Harold Olney and Mary Elizabeth (Pattison) Olney. After graduation from Colon High School, she attended the University of Michigan …

Ronald A. Carnell, age 71, of Colon, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Ron was born on January 24, 1950, in Battle Creek, a son of the late Bud and Betty (Lowe) Carnell. Ron grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. Eventually Ron would move to California. …

Harry Walter Stevens, age 38, of Mottville, died on Sunday, August 8, 2021 and was born on March 23, 1983. Survived by his Mother Elizabeth (Lisa) Stevens, 3 Sisters Rachael Bunnell, Angela Stowaway, and Hillary Lowery. 2 Brothers Johnnie Stevens and Tom Stevens. Niece Jessica Pelfrey and a Nephew Robert Bunnell. Preceded by His Father Robert Lee Stevens. Celebration of …

Mary E Maurer, age 60, of White Pigeon, died on Friday, August 6, 2021. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home.

Jacqueline Mary Kafka, age 60, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at her home in Fabius Township late Saturday, August 7, 2021.  She was born on June 9th, 1961 in Three Rivers, the daughter of the late Charles and Joan (Binder) Johnson. Jacqueline has been a Three Rivers resident her entire life.  She graduated from Three Rivers Schools and later …

Carol Lee (Wolk) McPherson, age 75, of Sturgis, went to be with the Lord after her courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, August 8, 2021, surrounded by family and friends. Carol was born on January 4, 1946 in Chicago to Willard and Eleanor (Stiehl) Wolk.  She received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Illinois University in 1968.  Carol …

Joan Laura Bard, age 87, of Marcellus, passed away at Three Rivers Health on Saturday, August 7, 2021. On October 10, 1933, Joan was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, to Edward and Sadie Hirschman. Later, in November of 1951, she married her husband Douglas Bard in the same city. For many years, Joan worked as an office manager in a …

Dorothy Viola Strayer, age 67, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, at the Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Home following an extended battle with dementia. She was born Jan. 20, 1954, in Alma, MI, the daughter of Henry and Betsy Strayer. She was a proud and hard working woman. She worked many different jobs throughout her …

Sharon Ann Long, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday evening August 8, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born December 1, 1941 in Sturgis, the daughter of the late Edwin and Lucile (Bowman) Schroeder. Sharon was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class or 1959. On July 8, 1966 she …