Obituaries

Sharon Louise Shears, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, November 9, 2024, at her home. She was born April 3, 1938, in LaGrange, Indiana, daughter of the late Dey and Opal (Smith) Hostetler. Sharon was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1956. On April 30, 1957, she married Royce D. …

Shirley Ann Merkle, age 88, of Colon, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, November 8, 2024. Following in her wish’s, cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be planned at a later date. Arrangements by Schipper Funeral Home.

Lyle Claire Mikel, age 93, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, November 4th, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born May 31, 1931 in Wakelee, Michigan, the son of Elmer and Helen (Williams) Mikel. He was a graduate of Marcellus High School in the class of 1950. After graduation he served in the US Army. …

Shawn P Arndt, age 51, of Constantine, died on Nov. 3, 2024 with his Wife in an auto accident in Florence Township. He was Born on Feb. 6, 1973 in Elkhart the Son of William and Geneva (Hunn) Arndt. Shawn was a Constantine resident since 1994. He was employed by American Axel, and a Member of  The Mottville Community Church. …

Ronda G Arndt, age 60, of Constantine, died on Nov. 3, 2024 with her Husband in an auto accident in Florence Township. She was born on Nov. 6, 1963 in Elkhart the Daughter of Thomas H and Gail M (Irving) Lee. Ronda he lived in the Constantine and White Pigeon area all of life. She was employed as an industrial …

Norma Jean Frays, age 97, of Centreville, died Friday, November 8, 2024 at Skaggs Assisted Living in Burr Oak. She was born September 14, 1927 in Centreville, a daughter of Herman and Augusta (Rhoda) Luck. Norma graduated from Centreville High School in 1943. On June 15, 1947 she married James Frays at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He preceded her in …

Ronald Lee Hurst, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 30, 1957 in Hartford City, Indiana a son to the late Kenneth F. and Margorie L. (Rowan) Hurst. Ronald graduated from Hartford City High School and shortly after graduating joined the U.S. Air Force, where …

Terri Marie Novak, age 67, of Colon, passed away Wednesday evening, November 6, 2024, at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. She was born August 14, 1957, in Southfield, Michigan, the daughter of the late Ralph Jasper and Virginia Lorraine (Harrison) Dasey, II. Terri resided in Colon since 2002 coming from Fenton. Her early life was lived in the Detroit area. On …

Peggy Ann (Dils, Porter) Bradley, age 72, of Sturgis, passed away Monday afternoon, November 4, 2024 at her home. She was born November 9, 1951, in Elkhart, daughter of the late Raymond and Norma Jean Dils. Peggy resided in Sturgis for over 25 years, coming from LaGrange. Her early life was spent in Elkhart. In 2003 she married Kenneth Paul …

Arlene P Skinner, age 87, died on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 at home in Buchanan. She was born on December 15, 1936 in Chicago, the Daughter of Christopher and Mildred (Poplar) Dolan. Arlene lived in White Pigeon from 1963 to 2005 where she and her Husband were owners of the White Pigeon Motel. She was married to Ronald G Skinner …