Phillip “Tod” Mears, age 74, of Vicksburg, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 after battling a lengthy illness. He was born on February 20, 1951 in Battle Creek, the son of James and Betty (Blodgett) Mears. Tod attended Vicksburg High School and was part of the 1969 graduating class. For 50 years, Tod was involved in …
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Terry Alexander, 68
Terry Ray Alexander, age 68, of Mendon, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 after battling a long illness. He was born on March 2, 1957 the son of Seborn and Mary (Ledford) Alexander. Terry attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1974 class. In 1975 Terry married Cindy Dunithan, they were later divorced. In 1987, Terry married …
Read More »Mary “Sue” Mangold, 70
Mary “Sue” Mangold, age 70, of Centreville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Sue was born on September 15, 1954, in Flint, the daughter of Wilma Jean Woolworth. She spent her early years in Clio, MI before planting strong roots in St. Joseph County, where she lived for the past 50 years. Sue …
Read More »Ambie Mangold, 12
Ambie Lamoye Michael Mangold, age 12, of Three Rivers, passed away on June 22, 2025 in Centreville. Ambie was born on August 5, 2012, in Three Rivers to Jan Michael “TG” Mangold and Jeniffer Kay Eaton. Ambie lived her entire life in Three Rivers, where she was a vibrant, athletic, and adventurous spirit. She had just completed the 7th grade …
Read More »Robert Teadt, Sr., 87
Robert A. Teadt, Sr., age 87, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday morning, June 30, 2025. Born August 16, 1937 in Sturgis, he was the son of the late Alfred and Ruth (Walters) Teadt. A lifelong resident of the Sturgis area, Bob graduated from Centreville High School with the Class of 1955. In 1955, he began …
Read More »Susan Bergh, 75
Susan D. Bergh, age 75, of Constantine, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in the comfort of her home, a paradise built with her husband. She was born February 12, 1950 in New Carlisle, IN, a daughter of Edgar and Viola (Matson) Robinson. Sue graduated from New Carlisle High School in 1968 and continued her education, graduating with the first …
Read More »Michael Didelot, 77
Michael John Didelot, age 77, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 16, 1948 in Chesterton, Indiana the son of Edward and Claire (Smith) Didelot, and graduated from Chesterton High School. In his early years, he enjoyed time with his siblings, sport, fishing, and …
Read More »Charles Major, 89
Charles Warren Major, age 89, of Centreville, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and honor that will be cherished by all who knew him. Born on October 27, 1935 in Three Rivers, Charlie was the son of Warren and Alice (Morris) Major. He spent his early years on the family farm, and graduated …
Read More »Steven “Butch” Easterday, 69
Steven Ray “Butch” Easterday, age 69, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, June 25, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on June 20, 1956, in Elkhart, the son of the late Dean and Dorothy (Long) Easterday. A lifelong resident of Sturgis, Butch graduated from Sturgis High School with the Class of 1974. On September …
Read More »James Hagelgans, 86
James Walton Hagelgans, age 86, of Vicksburg, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Optalis Health and Rehab in Three Rivers. He was born July 22, 1938 in Three Rivers, the son of Walton and Delilah (Hacker) Hagelgans, and attended Centreville and Colon schools, obtaining his GED while in the Army. During his youth, he enjoyed bike riding into Centreville. …
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