Obituaries

Jacob B. Schwartz, age 48, of Burr Oak, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Jacob was born on November 1, 1972 in Decatur, Indiana, a son to Jake and Mattie (Wickey) Schwartz. Jacob is survived by his wife Emma (Coblentz) Schwartz of Burr Oak, five children: Elizabeth (Manuel) Wengerd of Burr Oak, Emma (Menno) Wengerd …

Shirley (Vollmar) Allen, age 84, of Sebring, Florida, formally of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dave Allen, and grandson Scott Peter. Shirley is survived by her companion of 24 years, Tom Danitz, Daughter Cindy Peter, Sons Steve (Kiel) Lucas and Lonnie Allen. Grandchildren; Brad (Katie) Peter, …

George E Hawley, age 87, of Klinger Lake, Sturgis died on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at his home following a short illness. Area resident the past 15 years. Member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of White Pigeon and The Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his Wife Judith, 4 Children, 3 Granddaughters, 1 Sister. He was preceded in death …

Amanda Hale, age 74, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 6, 1947 in Chicago, to the union of Jim & Essie Lee (Benison) Hale, who preceded her death. She worked as a medical supply assistant at a hospital in Chicago, until she retired. Mandy, as she was known to …

Terry Lee Carpenter, age 75, of Colon, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Terry was born Sept. 10, 1945, a son of the late Saint Clair A. and Alyce (Wagner) Carpenter Jr. in Sturgis. Terry graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1965. Following school, Terry stayed and lived his entire life in Colon. …

Robert Paul Outman passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 1, 2021 in Allen, Texas at the age of 65. He was born September 13, 1955 to Leon and Margaret (Rich) Outman in Coldwater, Michigan. Bob was raised in Leonidas, and had an early passion for sports and his community. He attended Ferris University, playing football, and studying education. …

Terrah Sue Omo, age 43, of Constantine, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Terrah was born in Three Rivers on December 4, 1977, a daughter of Robert and Theo (Holmes) Omo.  She graduated from Constantine High School in 1996 and then earned her Medical Assistant’s Certificate from Ross Medical School in South Bend. …

Michael Edward Keenum, age 71, of Cassopolis, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Borgess Ascension Hospital of Kalamazoo. Michael was born in Inglewood, California on August 22, 1949 the son of Harold Jean Keenum and Betty (Sinkular) Hall. On April 20, 1979, in Orland Park, Illinois he married the love of his life Kathleen Mary (Hahn) Keenum, who survives …

Jo Anne Medley, age 81, of Payne, Ohio passed away peacefully in the late morning hours Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Hearth & Home, Van Wert, Ohio. Jo Anne was born in Sturgis on March 24, 1940, a daughter of the late Edith (Gable) Gravit and Ronald Rawles. She was a beautiful woman, inside and out. Liked by many, disliked …

Marie A. Grams, age 71, of Coldwater, and a former longtime resident of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, July 31, 2021 at the Laurels of Coldwater. She was born September 24, 1949 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Marvin and Margaret Schraeder. Marie resided most of her life in Sturgis and was a homemaker. She is survived by her son: …