Obituaries

Martha Jean “Dolly” Vreeland, age 89, of Sturgis, and longtime resident of Burr Oak, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, July 17, 2025, at Thurston Woods Villa in Sturgis. She was born on June 14, 1936,in Burr Oak, daughter of the late Charles and Juanita (Duncan) Greshaw. A proud graduate of Burr Oak High School, Class of 1954, Dolly lived nearly …

Thomas “Tom” J Kime, age 67, of Brimley, Michigan, died on July 9, 2025, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on October 11, 1957 in Sturgis, son of Willard and Mary Ann (Shaw) Kime. On October 7, 2000, he married the love of his life, Vicki Schug. Tom had a deep love for the outdoors and …

Kollin Joe Grover, age 15, of Cassopolis, died on Friday, July 18, 2025. His life began March 25, 2010 in Goshen, born to Bradley Grover and Rachell Grover. Kollin cherished his family.  He loved anything that had to do with the outdoors.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, football, golf, wrestling, track, and dirt biking.  He had a passion for International Harvesters …

Sally Louise (Briley) Gave, age 90, died on Friday, July 18, 2025.  Sally was born on May 25, 1935 in Atlanta, Michigan to Austin and Almeda Briley. Sally was the eldest of seven children. She graduated from Atlanta High School in June of 1952. Soon after, she attended the County Normal School where she received her Teaching Certificate. She moved …

Diane Evelyn McKelvey of Colon, age 87, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 17th, 2025.  She was born to Edward and Merle (Pickert) Ward on March 23rd, 1938 in Chicago. Diane grew up in Elgin, IL.  She graduated from Elgin High School, MacMurray College, and Western Illinois State University.  Diane proudly worked alongside her parents operating Wards Photo …

Winona Elaine (Huff) Johnson, age 97, of Marcellus, passed away on July 17, 2025 at The Waters in Wakarusa, Indiana. A graveside service will be held at 3 pm Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Rosehill Cemetery in Nicholsville, Michigan. Brian Steffen, a good family friend, will officiate at the gravesite. Winona was born in Dowagiac, Michigan to Seth Huff and …

William Eugene Krontz, age 95, of Sturgis, passed away on June 17, 2025 at his home with his son at his side. He was born August 29, 1929 in Sturgis, son of the late William and Dorothy (Lough) Krontz. Bill was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1947. In March 1953 he …

Russell William “Bill” Butz Jr., age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1942 in Jackson, the son of Russell W. and Ruby E. (Vick) Butz, and graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 1960. After graduating from culinary school, Bill moved …

Phyllis Ann Williams, age 75, died in Kalamazoo on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 19, 2025 at noon at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 817 Eighth St., Three Rivers. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

David Alfred Prouty of White Pigeon, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025 at the age of 88. Born on May 19, 1937, in Constantine, David lived a long, full life marked by service to his country, love for his family, and a lifelong connection with nature. He is survived by his loving partner, Sonya West, who stood by his …