Obituaries

Jennifer Joy King passed away in the evening of Monday the 24th of August 2020, in full comfort and surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Sturgis Hospital on July 6th, 1974. Jenny has long been called a miracle, surviving 46 years when doctors gave her 13. Even more so, her life brought happiness to others. Jenny felt …

Rex Dean Kershner, age 84, of White Pigeon, passed away Sunday night, August 23, 2020, at Coldwater Regional Hospital. Rex was born July 20,1936, at Constantine Hospital, a son of the late George Kershner and Hazel (Busick) Kershner. He was a proud graduate of White Pigeon High School in 1954. Rex enlisted and served in the US Navy SeaBees from …

Emerson “Andy” Andersohn, age 95, of Sturgis, passed away on Thursday, August 20th, 2020 at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital in Coldwater, from complications of COVID-19. Emerson was born in Chicago, the second son of Robert and Ada (Beery) Andersohn. He served in Civilian Public Service during World War II. Afterwards, he moved to Michigan where he met Betty Lederman and …

Alice (Hendricks) Britten, age 91, was born on December 13, 1928 in Kalamazoo to Peter Hendricks and Daatje Dijsselhof. Her life ended on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Three Rivers. Alice grew up in Kalamazoo, attended Kalamazoo Christian, and worked at Gibson Guitar for 32 years until her retirement in 1985. She married Theo Britten on May 15, 1946. Alice …

Dr. John Peter Robertson (“Doc”), age 84, of Sturgis, passed away early Thursday morning, Aug. 20, 2020, at his home. John was born May 19, 1936, in Chicago, a son of the late John Thomas and Alice (Codd) Robertson. He was a proud graduate of White Pigeon High School in 1954. He attended Fort Wayne School of Business for one …

Norma Jean Puglia, age 87, of Three Rivers, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville. She was born near Sturgis on March 27, 1933, a daughter of John and Edna (Bowman) Plucimski, and was a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County. She graduated from Sturgis High School. Norma was married to Donald Palmer on Jan. …

Mark Allen Remenap, age 75, of Mesa, Ariz., and former resident of Sturgis, passed away Monday evening, Aug. 17, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 12, 1944, in Sturgis, a son of Emerson and Marjorie Remenap. He graduated from Sturgis High School in 1962 and served four years in the U.S. Air Force. He had …

On Sunday, August 16, 2020, Dave Nightingale, who dedicated his life to the proclamation of the Gospel in both action and word, at the age of 67, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Dave resided most recently in Hudson, Florida, where he served as Regional Director of North America and the Pacific Rim for Word …

Louise Ann Winkleman, age 77, of Colon, passed away, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, surrounded by her family. Louise was born June 23, 1943, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Cecil and Pearl (Harter) Jordan. Louise attended Colon High School and lived in the Colon area her entire life. Louise worked in many local factories throughout her working career. Louise …

Stewart D. Swihart II, age 79, of Howe, Ind., and a longtime former resident of Sturgis, passed away early Wednesday morning, Aug. 19, 2020, at his home. Stew Swihart was born Feb. 23, 1941, in Fort Wayne. He dedicated his life to God and his family (and, of course, the Michigan State Spartans!). He was a devoted Christian husband, father, …