Obituaries

Joyce Blatchford, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Centrica Rose Arbor. She was born June 1, 1934 in Chicago to James and Helen (Galvin) Regan. Joyce’s family moved to Three Rivers, where she attended middle and high school. She was a 1954 graduate of Mercy School of Nursing in Detroit and was a Registered Nurse. …

Gary Lynn Uplegger, age 73, died on July 23, 2025.  Gary was born at Three Rivers Hospital on July 6, 1952, and raised in Mendon. He graduated from Mendon High in 1970 before meeting Julie Richards in 1978. After 7 years of courtship on January12, 1985, Gary and Julie were married. Gary worked in Mendon for Lear Sigler for 20 …

Vaughn S. Whitcomb, age 62, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, July 24, 2025, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born March 6, 1963 in Sturgis, the son of the late Harvey Max and Beverly Lea (Pierson) Whitcomb. A lifelong resident of Sturgis, Vaughn graduated from Sturgis High School with the Class of 1981. On November 4, 1995, …

Donna Jean Krontz, age 83, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Born on March 10, 1942 in White Pigeon, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Lucille (Berry) Walters. Donna was a lifelong resident of the Sturgis area and a proud graduate of Brighton …

Gloria Elizabeth Hargreave, age 88, of Leonidas, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, at The Oaks at Battle Creek. She was born on August 30, 1936 in Port Huron to the late Arthur and Clara (Sly) Moyer. Gloria greaduated from Colon High School and later completed nursing school. Over the years, she held a variety of roles, including …

James R. Mallo, age 93, of Constantine, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at Optalis Health and Rehab in Three Rivers. He was born July 20, 1932 in Three Rivers, a son of Russell and Edna (Kindig) Mallo. James graduated from Constantine High School in 1951. On May 2, 1953 James married Doris E. Parris at Porter Baptist Church in …

Vernon L. Yoder, age 66, of Colon, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. Vernon was born on November 7, 1958 in Sturgis, a son of the late John H. and Fannie (Helmuth) Yoder. He lived most of his life in the Colon area. Vernon worked at Vanguard in Colon and Jayco in …

Willodean (Willie) Louise (Hearld) Poley, age 96, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, July 20, 2025. She was born on October 26, 1928 in Sturgis, the daughter of the late Carol L. (Hanselman) Nelson and Theodore A. Hearld. In her youth, Willie’s adventurous spirit shone through—she and some friends once skipped school and were hitchhiking …

Ronald R. Weinberg, age 78, of Mendon, passed away at his home on Saturday,  July 19, 2025 after a lengthy illness.  He was born on April 21, 1947 in Vicksburg, the son of Rex and Frances (Marker) Weinberg. Ron attended Vicksburg High School and was part of the 1965 graduating class.  On September 17, 1966 he married the love of …

Jennie Bee Hagen, age 70, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Jennie was born on February 17, 1955 in Sturgis, the daughter of the late Roy and Violet (Hughes) Miller. A lifelong resident of Sturgis, she graduated from Sturgis High School and remained deeply connected to her community throughout her life. On October …