Obituaries

Carolyn V. Clark, age 70, of White Pigeon, and formerly of Mendon, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.

Joyce Ledyard, age 85, of Sturgis, passed away early Sunday morning January 3, 2021 at Sturgis Hospital. She was born July 7, 1935 in Kentucky daughter of the late David and Tenney (Vance) Brady. Mrs. Ledyard resided in Sturgis for the past 59 years coming Kentucky. She retired from Sturgis Molded Products following many years of dedicated employment. Joyce enjoyed …

Kimberly Sue McClure, age 55, of Marcellus, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2020 at Bronson Hospital. Kimberly was born in Detroit on September 19, 1965, the daughter of Ralph Leo Bushman and Joyce Lee Bryant. On February 12, 2019, in Crown Point, IN she married Anthony Ray McClure, who survives her in death. She loved spending her time with her …

William E. Schave, age 69, of White Pigeon, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Three Rivers Health.  William was born in Postville, IA on January 11, 1951, a son of Glen and Dorothy (Livingood) Schave. He graduated from Postville High School in 1971 and went on to work for various dairy producers as well as being a professional …

Darlene May Gentry, age 80, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her home. She was born in Three Rivers on March 28, 1940 the daughter of Burr L. and Margaret L. (Smith) Johnson, and was a lifetime resident of the Michiana area. She was baptized at the Moorepark United Methodist Church and attended Three Rivers Schools. She …

Donald Eugene Paul, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was born June 2, 1938 in Three Rivers, the son of Glenn and Amy (Parker) Paul. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force. He retired as Plant Manager at Arco Industries. Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and softball. Remaining to cherish …

Jerry Earl Bingaman, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 2, 2020 at his home. He was born January 25, 1953 in Sturgis, son of the late Alden and Beulah (Gay) Bingaman. Jerry resided his whole life in St. Joseph County. On April 2, 2009 he married Phyllis Minnick in Sturgis. Most of Jerry’s working life was as …

Kenneth “Kenny” Chamberlain, age 65, of Marcellus, passed away Thursday December 31, 2020, at home. Kenny was born in Marshall, Michigan on August 8, 1955; the son of Kenneth L. and Beverly Jean (Warsup) Chamberlain, and was raised by his Uncle George Chamberlain and Aunt Doris Chamberlain, after the death of his father. Kenny was a farmer, working for many …

Carolyn M. Wickey, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning December 31, 2020 at home with her family by her side. She was born on October 14, 1949 in Winter Haven, FL a daughter to Stuart and Louise (May) Stowell. On October 1, 1967 at Locust Grove Mennonite church she married John W. Wickey. Carolyn was a graduate of …

Mark “Little Mark” Arthur Roberts, age 60, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born on December 6, 1960, in Sturgis, the son of Arthur George “Sam” Roberts Jr. and Catherine Louise “Kay” (Stump) Roberts. Mark worked in the construction industry and was a very talented woodworker. He enjoyed being …