Obituaries

Helen Marie Waltke, age 87, of Sturgis, passed away surrounded by her family at her home on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Helen was born on July 27, 1937 in Colon, the daughter of the late John and Violet (West) Wondergem. She graduated from Colon High School with the Class of 1955 and was a lifelong resident of the Colon and …

Janet C. Brueck, age 85, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday evening, June 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 25, 1940 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Marion and Frances (Vandercoy) Hopkins. Janet was a lifelong Sturgis resident. On May 26, 1962, she married Rolland Eugene Brueck at Sturgis Wesleyan Church, and spent …

Mary L. Cronkhite, age 93, of Burr Oak, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday evening, June 14, 2025, at her home. She was born February 24, 1932, daughter of the late Leo and Elizabeth (Nussbaum) Currier. Mary was a lifelong Burr Oak area resident and lived in the current family home since the spring of 1968. She …

Randy Charles Burritt, age 76, of Leonidas, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in Battle Creek on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 after a lengthy illness. He was born on June 5, 1949 in Coldwater, the son of Charles and Dorothy (Thomas) Burritt. Randy attended Quincy High School and was part of the 1967 graduating class. On March 17, 2007 Randy …

Romona S (Monie) Rumsey, age 65, of White Pigeon, died on Monday, June 2, 2025.  She was born on January 31, 1960 in South Bend, the daughter of Harvey E and Dixie Rose (Garrison) Goodsell. Romona was a White Pigeon resident since 1990, coming from Sturgis. She was employed by Summit Polymers , IAC, and the Sturgis Journal. She was …

Angelo Nick Shutkas, age 83, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025 at home, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Kastoria, Greece, Angelo was the son of Nicholas and Alexandria (Papavasilios) Shutkas. His journey from Greece to America as an orphan embodied the courage and determination that would characterize his entire life. While still learning the English …

Betty June Alderson, age 88, of Three Rivers, took her last breath Friday, June 13, 2025 peacefully at home and woke up in her eternal home in Heaven pain free. She was born on November 29, 1936 in Morehead, Kentucky the daughter of Oscar and Della (Keaton) Adkins. At the age of 19, she met the love of her life, …

Alice Redmond, age 99, of Sturgis, died Friday, June 13, 2025, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Alice was born June 24, 1925, in Sidnaw, Houghton County, MI, the eldest daughter of Neil and Alma (Powell) Hogmire. She moved with her parents to Branch County in 1940 and graduated from Bronson High School as salutatorian in 1942. She was secretary …

Martha M. Wilson, age 97, of Sturgis, and formerly of Orland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. She was born on February 8, 1928 in Sturgis to George and Ella (Royer) Pippenger. Martha grew up in the Brighton, Indiana area and graduated from Brighton High School. A lifelong resident of LaGrange County, she …

Diane E. Haynes, age 83, of Portage, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.  She was born in Kalamazoo on March 5, 1942 the daughter of John and Theda (Bowersox) Penning.  Diane attended Portage Central High School and was part of the 1960 graduating class.  On June 6, 1976 Diane married William Haynes in Kalamazoo. Diane …