Obituaries

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 …

Siegfried H. Loetz, age 88, of Sturgis, passed away Monday morning, July 1, 2024 at his home. He was born August 6, 1935, in Sturgis, youngest son of the late Hans Carl and Emma (Peters) Loetz. Siegfried resided most of his life in Sturgis and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1953. On May 15, …

Michael L. Danberry, age 63, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Three Rivers Health. Michael was born on December 29, 1960 in Sturgis, a son to the late Ernest L. and Emma Jean (Fann) Danberry. Michael was a graduate of Colon High School with the class of 1980. He worked at Maxitrol in Colon for …

Charles Lewis Walther passed away on October 10, 2023 at the age of 90. Beloved father of Karen (John) Armour, Kathy Poole, and the late Kurt Walther; dearest grandfather and great-grandfather; loving son of the late Charles and Adrienne Walther; dear nephew of the late R. Paul and Dorothy Walther; brother of Bernadine Gilliam, Carol DeMeyer Prater; cousin to Linda …

Ruth Laverne Jones, age 73, died in Three Rivers on Friday, June 28, 2024. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted, and a memorial service planned at a later date. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.