Obituaries

Patrick Edward Arseneau, age 72, of Sturgis, went to join his Lord and Savior Sunday morning, April 11, 2021 at his home. Pat was born on December 9, 1948, in Elkhart to Everett Arseneau and Ruth (McDermott) Arseneau. They brought him up on a farm in Kessington, MI, a bold and curious younger sibling to Paul, Joanne, Johnny and Jim. …

Walter S. Krzycki, Jr., age 79, of Sturgis, passed away late Saturday evening April 10, 2021 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born February 28, 1942 in Detroit, son of the late Walter S. and Victoria (Saszyski) Krzycki. Wally resided in Sturgis for the past 46 years. On October 28, 1966 he married Marge Paszkiewicz in Detroit. Wally …

Stanley F. Copenhafer, age 79, of Fulton, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Stanley was born on July 13, 1941 in Three Rivers, a son of the late George and Alberta (Yeomans) Copenhafer. Stanley graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1960. On August 23, 1960 Stanley married Phyllis Wolf at the Leonidas Bible …

Allan Andrew Seelye, age 72, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 surrounded by his family at home. Arrangements are pending at Mater – Ralston Funeral Home.

Karen Maslanka, age 69, of Three Rivers, died on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Karen was born August 14, 1951 in Detroit, the daughter of Roland and Velma (Greczi) Nickert. A social butterfly by nature, Karen loved nothing more than being around people and sharing stories. Her faith was central in her life and she made many close friends through her …

Marcia Ann Kauffman, age 66, of Colon, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Marcia was born on June 6, 1954 in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Richard and Leah (Poorman) Button. Marcia graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1972. Following school Marcia worked at Midwest Tool in Sturgis where she retired from …

Christopher Carl-Thomas Cline, age 26, of Burr Oak, passed away early Sunday morning, April 11, 2021 at his home of natural causes. He was born May 7, 1994 in Sturgis, son of Paul and Jody (Gear) Cline. Chris resided most of his life in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the …

Earl Ross Jr., age 84, of Sherwood, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Sturgis. Earl was born on May 27, 1936 in Fort Wayne, a son to the late Earl and Lula (Guerin) Ross Sr. On February 24, 1968 Earl married Marcia Jean Batten in Leonidas. Marcia would precede him in death on September 21, 2018. Earl moved …

Ned F. Schaurer, age 86, of Colon, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his home. Ned was born on November 4, 1934 in Phillipsburg, Ohio, a son to the late Ralph and Gladys (Pence) Schaurer. Ned graduated from Phillipsburg High School with the class of 1953. Following graduation Ned served his country in the United States Army. Upon his …

John Robert Sears Sr., age 82, of White Cloud, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at his home. John was born April 6, 1938, in Buchanan, to Joseph and Alice (Black) Sears. On Dec. 29, 1955, he maried Janice Elaine Westphal in Michigan City, Ind. John worked in the RV and mobile home industry and was a contractor nationwide. John …