Obituaries

Robert “Bob” LeRoy Standard, age 86, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Beacon Hospital of Kalamazoo. Bob was born on October 2, 1939 in Woodhull Township, Michigan, the son of Marion and Vera (Johnston) Standard, Jr. He spent his early childhood in the Lansing area before moving to California in his teenage years, where …

Raymond “Ray” Earl Payne, 46, of Osceola, Indiana, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was born on August 2, 1979 in Michigan City, Indiana to August and Evelyn (Becker) Payne, Sr. Ray spent his early childhood in Three Oaks, Michigan, before moving to Tennessee, where he graduated from Bradley Central High School in Cleveland, Tennessee. …

Michael Rae Bowersox, known to many as Mike, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Three Rivers, at the age of 78. He was born on September 5, 1947 in Sturgis, and lived a life marked by humor, warmth, and a spirited nature that touched the hearts of those who knew him. Mike was the kind of person who …

A gracious and loving lady, Ann Dundek Gerst, age 99, of Decatur, Texas, passed from this earth to join her Heavenly Father on March 22, 2026, in Bridgeport, Texas. Ann was born on October 13, 1926 in Chicago to Andrew Behro Dundek and Anna (Marko) Dundek, both of whom immigrated from Czechoslovakia around 1913 at the age of 18. She …

Kevin Lee Stroup passed away in Constantine on April 9, 2026 at the age of 60, and is remembered with love for the kind, thoughtful, and friendly spirit he shared throughout his life. Kevin was born on October 1, 1965 in Three Rivers. He was the son of Gene Stroup and the late Betty Sue Stroup. He grew up surrounded …

Pamela Hodges Braham, age 82, of Sturgis, Michigan, passed away on April 9, 2026 at Thurston Woods Villa in Sturgis. She was born December 31, 1943 in Sturgis, daughter of the late William G. and Joycelyn (Hodges) Braham, M.D. Pam spent her early years in Sturgis and graduated from Sturgis High School with the Class of 1962. She went on …

Ronald Paul Probst, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday morning, April 21, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family, following a long, courageous, and hard-fought battle with cancer. Throughout his illness, Ron faced each day with remarkable strength, determination, and an unwavering spirit, never allowing his diagnosis to define him. His resilience and quiet courage were an inspiration to …

Alan C. Ake, Jr., age 48, of Burr Oak, passed away early Sunday morning, April 19, 2026, at the home of his mother in Sturgis. He was born on September 3, 1977 in Sturgis, son of Alan C. and Marsha (Milliman) Ake, Sr. Alan resided his entire life in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area. He had been employed by …

Royce Kaye McCullough, age 77, of Sturgis, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Three Rivers Health, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 9th 1948 in Sturgis, Royce was a man who stayed true to where he came from. He was the son of the late Lillian J. (Ireland) Green and Louis Green. The values …

Lane Kenneth Stevens, age 58, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Lane was born on July 12, 1967 in West Branch, Michigan, the son of the late Harry P. Stevens and Maxine (McKay) Stevens. He was a graduate of Mio–AuSable High School, Class of 1985. Lane is survived by his brother, Gregory Stevens …