Obituaries

Keshia Marie Greene, age 37, of White Pigeon, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday morning, August 4, 2025 following a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born on June 13, 1988 in Sturgis to Lisa Greene and the late Robert Weiss. Keshia was a talented graphic installer, known for her creativity and attention to detail. Keshia is …

Shirley Ann Sedlarik, age 88, of Three Rivers, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 3, 2025 in Kalamazo. She was born on September 5, 1936 in Durand, MI the daughter of Andrew and Anna (Gracias) Gomos. Shirley attended Durand High School and was part of the 1955 graduating class. Three years later, on August 30, 1958 she married David Sedlarik …

James Robert Felsenthal, known to friends and family as Jim, passed away on August 1, 2025 in Three Rivers at the age of 81. Born on June 7, 1944 in Chicago, Jim spent much of his life between Elmhurst, IL; Sanibel, FL; and Corey Lake, MI—places he loved deeply and shared with those closest to him. He was the beloved …

Russell H Gordon, age 66, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 1, 2025. Russell was a Free Mason, and Member of the March to the Sea Camp 135 Sons of Union Veterans. He retired in 2021 from Lozier Corporation (formerly Syndicate Systems) of Middlebury, after many years in shipping, receiving, and quality control. He was the …

Janice Diana Vaughn, age 83, of Sherwood, went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 1, 2025. She was born a daughter to the late Alfred and Wilma (Auten) Summey on November 9, 1941. She grew up and graduated from Sturgis High School. On September 19, 1959, Janice married the love of her life, Billy …

Alan R. VandenBosch, age 65, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Friday, August 1, 2025, while working at Abbott Nutrition in Sturgis. He was born on July 11, 1960 in Allegan, the son of the late Alvin and Lydia (Kinny) VandenBosch. Alan had made Sturgis his home for more than four decades, where he built a life …

Philip George McCallum, age 73, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Three Rivers Health. Born on October 1, 1951 in Winnipeg, Canada, Phil was the son of the late Roy and Rose (Karasevich) McCallum. He made his home in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area since 1987, after relocating from Chicago. Phil retired from Owens …

Reverend Gary Carr, a devoted servant of God and a cornerstone of his family and community, passed away peacefully into God’s open arms on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the age of 79. His life was marked by unwavering faith, deep compassion, and selfless service, leaving an enduring legacy as a husband, father, pastor, mentor, and friend. Gary was born …

Ophelia Bryant, age 89, transitioned on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. She was born in Beulah, Mississippi on July 4th, 1936 to the late Forest and Lucilla House. She gave her life to the Lord Jesus Christ and immersed herself in the Christian community. The family relocated to Detroit,  lived in Oakdale Gardens Project Homes where …

Melisa A. Lewton, age 53, of Sturgis, and formerly of Emma, Indiana, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, passing peacefully and surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 25, 1971 at Fort Riley, Kansas to Phillip D. and Mari A. (Frederick) Gerber. A proud graduate of Westview High School, Class of …