Obituaries

George H. “Beagle” Rice, age 82, of Centreville, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers on Dec. 6, 1941, a son of Jack and Naomi (Freese) Rice. George attended Centreville High School. On July 16, 1960 he married Betty J. Heitger. She preceded him in death on May 4, 1999. He then …

Beverly L. King, age 66, of Muskegon, passed away at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital on Monday, April 29, 2024. She was born on May 1, 1957 in Chicago, a daughter of Eugene and Shirley (Woulard) Haslerig Jr.  She graduated from Tilden High School in Chicago. Beverly worked in Chicago as a Restaurant Cook, and in housekeeping at the Hilton Hotel. …

Brenda Lynne Samson, age 76, of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, April 29, 2024.  She was born in Three Rivers on September 25, 1947 the daughter of Shirley “Bill” and Veryl (VanNess) Batten. Brenda attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1965 graduating class. On December 17, 1966 she married Doug Samson at the …

Dennis “Oz” Komarck, age 83, of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born in Battle Creek on April 27, 1941 the son of John and Mary Ann (Smith) Komarck. Oz attended high school at Battle Creek Central, during that time he was also a volunteer ambulance driver. On July …

Elaine Grace Helmuth, age 6, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Bronson Children’s Hospital in Kalamazoo. Elaine was born on July 21, 2017, in Topeka, Indiana, a daughter to Christy H. and Heather Sue (Borkholder) Helmuth. Elaine is survived by her parents: Christy H. and Heather Sue Helmuth of Sturgis, six siblings: Melissa Kay, Elizabeth Carol, Karl …

Michael Ray Hoff, age 50, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday evening, April 30, 2024, at the Laurels of Coldwater in Coldwater. He was born January 28, 1974, in LaGrange County, Indiana son of the late Kirk and Gloria (Stutzman) Hoff. Mike resided in the Sturgis and LaGrange area his whole life. On December 31, 2010, he married Bonnie Hall in …

Pedrow Rolin, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away late Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born December 31, 1937, in Atmore, Alabama, son of the late Woodrow and Estelle (McGhee) Rolin. Pedrow resided in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area since 1979. On August 19, 1961 he married Margaret Fritsch in Antigo, …

Johnny A. Mullins, age 87, of Ontario, IN, died at Parkview LaGrange Hospital on Monday, April 29, 2024. Mr. Mullins was born on March 1, 1937, in South Milford, IN to Carl S. and Mary (Diehm) Mullins. Living his life in LaGrange County, he retired from Abbott Labs in Sturgis. He enjoyed hauling Amish, fishing, and going to auctions and …

Michael Cornell Bailey, age 56, died in Three Rivers, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Mary Ann Louise Greider, age 89, of Leonidas, passed away peacefully at her home on April 24, 2024, also known as “Bridge Club Day”.  She was born in Fort Wayne on December 1, 1934 the daughter of Elmer and Mary (Detmer) Kramer. Mary Ann attended Riley High School and was part of the 1953 graduating class.  Shortly after graduating, she …