Obituaries

Michael “Cody” LaTour, age 37, of Centreville, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was born on September 15, 1988 in Sturgis. Cody was a bright, artistic, and endlessly curious soul whose heart was as big as his imagination. From a young age, he loved dragons, drawing, writing, fishing, archery, and exploring how things worked. He had a natural …

Samuel “PJ” Earl Brumfield, Jr., age 41, of Three Rivers, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at The Orchards in Three Rivers. PJ was born on September 6, 1984 in Niles, Michigan, the son of Samuel Earl Brumfield, Sr. and Darinda (Reese Tolbert) Brumfield. He spent his early childhood in Cass County before moving to South Bend. Later, he …

Elwin “Bud” Lynn Haigh, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his home in Three Rivers. Bud was born on December 7, 1944 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Elwin John Haigh and Rhoda (Alley) Haigh. He was raised in Manchester, Iowa, before he moved to southwest Michigan where he attended Vicksburg …

Kristine Kay Gushwa, age 73, of Jones, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. She was born December 28, 1952 in Three Rivers to the late Robert and Phyllis (Mohney) Kerr. Kris graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1971. On August 8th, 1971 Kris married Terry Iven Wittenberg of Constantine. He preceded her in death on January 19th, 2004. …

June Madelyn Cooley, age 97, of Crawfordville, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026.  She was born on June 16, 1928 in Fabius Township, Michigan, to Harley and Effie Swartz. June spent most of her life in Three Rivers, where she built a home centered on faith and family. In 2000, she moved to Zephyrhills, Florida, and in more …

Charles Duane Osbon, age 72, of Sturgis, passed away Friday morning, January 16, 2026, at his home following a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born September 28, 1953 in Sturgis, the son of the late Gerald “Jerry” and Virginia (Rice) Osbon. Charlie was a lifelong Sturgis resident. Charlie retired from Coachmen–Forest River, Inc., following more than 40 years of …

Brianne N. Anthony, age 20, of Constantine, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born December 20, 2005 in Kalamazoo, a daughter of Chris Anthony and Kirstie Wyeth. Brianne graduated from Constantine Tech School in 2024. She attended S.W. Michigan Beauty School in Sturgis, and would have graduated in February. Brianne also …

Mary Ann Evans, age 78, of Portage, MI passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was born in Sturgis on May 16, 1947 the daughter of Keith and Lola Mae “Happy” Culp.  She attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1965 graduating class.  Following high school she attended Wright Beauty Academy in Battle …

Linda Sue Taylor, age 74, of Sturgis, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 14, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 21, 1951 in Sturgis, the daughter of the late Carl and Phyllis (Brand) Harmon. Linda was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the Class of 1970. On …

James Edward Lung, age 89 of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 14, 2026, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. He was born June 27, 1936 in LaGrange, the son of the late Cloise and Ruby (Rodman) Lung. Jim resided at Kline’s Resort near Three Rivers for the past 11 years, coming from Sturgis, where he lived most …