Obituaries

Lynn L. Jones, age 78, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, August 5, 2025, at Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital, surrounded by her family. Lynn was born on April 13, 194, in Pasadena, CA, the daughter of the late Ray and Priscilla (Morrison) Holdridge. She married the love of her life, Eric Jones, in New Providence, NJ on January 9, 1988. …

Joyce Brubaker Hartman, age 68, of Sturgis, died at home on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Joyce was the youngest daughter of the late Dean and Vivian (Bowman) Brubaker. She attended Centreville High School where she was part of the School to Work program. Following graduation in 1976, Joyce worked for years in Food Services at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. …

Marion J. Frutig, age 99, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Thurston Woods Senior Living. She was born on April 30, 1926 in Sturgis to Edward and Ethel (Fortney) Cook. Marion graduated with the Mendon High School Class of 1944 and went on to work at the Kirsch Company in Sturgis, where she was employed …

Gerald (Jerry) Collier Gilbert, age 76, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, August 4, 2025 leaving his family and friends in shock and sorrow. Though his passing was sudden, his life was filled with purpose, joy, and love. Jerry was born on July 12, 1949 in Three Rivers, the beloved son of the late Leon Gilbert …

Donna Jean Johnson, age 71, of South Bend, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 after a long illness. She was born on August 25, 1953 in Sturgis, the daughter of Earl and Ethel (Middaugh) Hunt. Donna attended Sturgis High School and was part of the 1978 graduating class. On June 9, 1978 she married David Johnson …

Keshia Marie Greene, age 37, of White Pigeon, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday morning, August 4, 2025 following a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born on June 13, 1988 in Sturgis to Lisa Greene and the late Robert Weiss. Keshia was a talented graphic installer, known for her creativity and attention to detail. Keshia is …

Shirley Ann Sedlarik, age 88, of Three Rivers, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 3, 2025 in Kalamazo. She was born on September 5, 1936 in Durand, MI the daughter of Andrew and Anna (Gracias) Gomos. Shirley attended Durand High School and was part of the 1955 graduating class. Three years later, on August 30, 1958 she married David Sedlarik …

James Robert Felsenthal, known to friends and family as Jim, passed away on August 1, 2025 in Three Rivers at the age of 81. Born on June 7, 1944 in Chicago, Jim spent much of his life between Elmhurst, IL; Sanibel, FL; and Corey Lake, MI—places he loved deeply and shared with those closest to him. He was the beloved …

Russell H Gordon, age 66, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 1, 2025. Russell was a Free Mason, and Member of the March to the Sea Camp 135 Sons of Union Veterans. He retired in 2021 from Lozier Corporation (formerly Syndicate Systems) of Middlebury, after many years in shipping, receiving, and quality control. He was the …

Janice Diana Vaughn, age 83, of Sherwood, went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 1, 2025. She was born a daughter to the late Alfred and Wilma (Auten) Summey on November 9, 1941. She grew up and graduated from Sturgis High School. On September 19, 1959, Janice married the love of her life, Billy …