Obituaries

Betty Jane Webb, age 81, of Sturgis, died Sunday, March 14, 2021, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving care givers, grandchildren and daughter. Betty was born September 1, 1939, in Three Rivers to OK and Francis (Dimmick) Lunger. She graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1957. During her senior year she earned the “Betty Crocker …

Anthony Arlen “Tony” Hudson, age 34, of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, in Kalamazoo Township, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born Jan. 3, 1987, at Fort Bragg, N.C., a son of Anthony and Diana (Wheeler) Hudson. Tony resided most of his life in Kalamazoo and was proud to be a descendant of Little …

Jean C. Holtz, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 16, 2021, at The Laurels of Coldwater in Coldwater. She was born Nov. 19, 1941, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Fred and Alma (Brothers) Holtz. Jean resided most of her life in Sturgis, with the exception of a few years when she lived in Utah. …

Beverly Bowen of Vicksburg, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at the age of 83. Beverly was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Sturgis. She was the daughter of Archie and Esther (Gest) Sites. She always had a smile on her face and a welcoming hug. Bev’s life started out rough from the very beginning. Her father died when her mom …

Alice L. Johansen, age 88, of Constantine, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Three Rivers.  Alice was born in Constantine on January 2, 1933, a daughter of A. Albert and Ethel (Showalter) Stahly.  She graduated from Constantine High School in 1950. On June 2, 1951, she married Arthur Johansen in Angola; he …

Rhonda Le Groff, age 55, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 5, 1965, in Flint, a daughter of Ronald and Shirley (Stanley) Sisco. On July 14, 1990, she married Michael Groff in Bronson. Rhonda had lived in Flint, Bronson, Union City and, most recently, Sturgis, throughout …

Larry L. Keene Sr., age 82, of Marcellus, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at home. He was born August 1, 1938 in Dowagiac, the son of Milford M. and Meta (Byrnes) Keene. After graduating from Dowagiac High School, he entered the Marines at age 17, and served for three years. Larry worked at K&M Machine-Fabricating in Cassopolis, where he …

Linda Ann Eastman, age 70, of Colon, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, at her home. Linda was the daughter of the late Robert and Arline Brown. Linda was born Aug. 25, 1950. She was a 1969 graduate of Colon High School. Linda’s greatest accomplishment in life was being a professional singer and entertainer for more than 25 years in …

David Allen Eagan, age 59, formerly of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at The Laurels of Coldwater. In following his wishes, cremation has taken place, and he will be buried in Logansport, Ind. The family is in the care of Dutcher Funeral Home. David was born Jan. 16, 1962, to James and Guinevere (Jones) Eagan in Logansport. He …

Doris L. (Groff) Blouin, age 93, of Mottville Township, White Pigeon, died March 10, 2021, at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville, following an extended illness. Burial of cremains will take place at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg, Ill. Arrangements are by Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.