Obituaries

Eunice M. Dettman, age 93, of Novi, and a former longtime Sturgis resident, passed away early Monday morning, Feb, 8, 2021, at Seasons Hospice Harper University Hospital in Detroit. She was born June 15, 1927, in Madison, Wis., a daughter of the late John and Magdalene (Salchenberger) Albright. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin, with a Bachelor of Arts …

Alvin D. Dellabaugh, age 71, of Hudson, and formerly of Sturgis, died Feb. 3, 2021, at his home. A memorial service and burial of cremains will take place at a later date in Constantine Township Cemetery. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home, White Pigeon.

Leonard J. Pinski, age 80, of White Pigeon, passed away Sunday afternoon, Jan. 31, 2021, at Advent Health in Tampa, Fla. He is survived by two daughters, Janet (David) Carlson and Natalie Pinski; a son, Kenneth Pinski; five grandchildren, Christopher (Victoria) Pinski, Abbey Carlson, Heather (Richard) Williams, Joshua Pinski and Angela Pinski; six great-grandchildren, Mateyo, Nathan, Gabino, Noah, Nathaniel and …

On Friday, February 5, 2021, Shamar was called back home to be with our Lord and Savior. Shamar was the oldest son of Shandrell Robinson and Larry Barnes and came into the world on May 23, 2001 in Three Rivers. As a baby Shamar was always so happy and bubbly putting a smile on anyone’s face. Shamar as a teen …

Gary Alan Toepper, age 67, of Topeka, Kan., and former resident of Sturgis, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2021, at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born May 8, 1953 in Sturgis, a son of the late John T. and Marieta (Fitterer) Toepper. Gary resided in Kansas for the past 30 years. He also had lived …

John M. Boggs, age 80, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Hackman Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Private services will follow visitation. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only 25 people are allowed in the funeral home at a time and masks …

Dennis N. Decker, age 74, of Leonidas, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at his home. Dennis was born on September 1, 1946 in Sturgis, a son to the late Glenn and Margaret (Snyder) Decker. Dennis attended Colon High School. He would spend the rest of his life living in the Colon area. On September 10, 1966 Dennis married Marsha …

Joseph Arthur Blanchard, age 82, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, Feb. 5, 2021, in Richmond Hill, Ga. He was born May 18, 1938, in Sturgis, a son of the late Alfred A. “Fred” and Naomi May (Boals) Blanchard. Joseph had been a resident of Sturgis most of his life, except for a couple of recent years living in Georgia. On …

On Saturday, February 6, 2021, MaryJean Donmyer passed from this life into glory to join her husband, Dwight, who had passed nearly 7 years prior. She leaves behind two children: Brad (Gwen) and Debby (Leonard); eleven grandchildren: Sarah (Jason), Chelsea (Trent), Hannah, Mariah, Meredith, Adam, Stacy (Jordan), Ryan (Jodi), Zack (Kim), Sara (Shaun), and Eric (Jen); and 14 great-grandchildren. MaryJean …

William Earl “Bill” Schrock, age 78, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born Nov. 29, 1942, in Sturgis, a son of the late Miriam and Earl Schrock. Following his graduation from Bristol High School and working in southwest Michigan, in 1967 Bill and his wife at the time, Karen (married …