Obituaries

Jack L. Sears Sr., age 77, of Sturgis, passed away Friday morning, Feb. 26, 2021 at the home of his nephew, Rick and Violet Sears, who have been wonderful care givers to Jack over the last 3 weeks. He was born July 11, 1943 in White Pigeon, a son to the late Joseph and Marie Sears. On Jan. 27, 1962 …

Janet C. Watson, age 71, of White Pigeon, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at her home. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.

Adessah M. Rouse, age 19, of Elkhart, and formerly of St. Joseph County, Mich., died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, at her home, following a brief illness. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 1, 2020, at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Cremation will follow. COVID-19 restrictions and masks are required at the funeral home.

Jean H. Hart, age 82, of White Pigeon, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born May 12, 1938, in LaGrange, a son of Norris and Geneva (Meyers) Hart. Jean served in the U.S. Navy from 1956-1959 and received his GED during his active service. He also served in the Reserve 1959-1962. He …

Charles H. Vogel, age 85, of Sherwood, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at The Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek. Charles was born on August 16, 1935 in Jackson, a son of the late James and Vivian (Littlejohn) Vogel. Charles attended Union City and Sherwood Schools. He made his home his entire life in the Sherwood area. …

Anna M. Arnold, age 69, of Constantine, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Borgess Hospital from complications of a chronic illness. Ann was born in Three Rivers on May 28, 1951, a daughter of John and Doris (Harlan) Kazwell. She graduated from Constantine High School in 1969. On December 27, 1969, she …

Albert Dale Bumann, age 94, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, Feb. 23, 2021, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born March 7, 1926, in Schleswig, Iowa, a son of the late William and Johanna Bumann. Mr. Bumann had resided in Sturgis since 1948. His early life was spent in Iowa, where he worked on the family …

Warren Junior Fudge, age 97, of Klinger Lake, Sturgis, passed away Saturday afternoon, Feb. 20, 2021, at his home. He was born Jan. 18, 1924, in Lynn, Ind., a son of the late Warren L. and Ethel (Hinshaw) Fudge. Mr. Fudge was raised on a farm in Lynn, where he was a graduate of Lynn High School with the class …

Rylynn Marie Ditmer, age 8, of Sturgis, passed away early Tuesday morning February 23, 2021 at her home. She was born January 26, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, daughter of Glen Ditmer and Katrina Collett. Rylynn enjoyed music, Mickey Mouse, laser lights, hearing the clapping of hands and balloons. She is survived by her parents: Katrina and Timothy …

Mary Ellen Eaton, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 21, 2021, at Upjohn Heritage Community in Kalamazoo. She was born Dec. 9, 1934, in Three Rivers, a daughter of the late Jesse “Jay” and Doris (Hess) Baker. Mary Ellen resided most her life in Sturgis and was a graduate of Three Rivers High School with the class …