Obituaries

Gordon K. Swartzentruber, age 94, of LaGrange, died Sunday, February 16, 2025, at home.  He was born in Sturgis on June 15, 1930 to Ira and Eva (Kline) Swartzentruber. Gordon served his country in the US Army from November 1952 to November 1954.  He worked on the family farm in his youth. He also found a love for fixing watches …

Robert Jess Evans, age 59, passed away surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with ALS disease on Friday, February 13, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence of Kalamazoo. He was born in Three Rivers the son of Robert Allen and Ruth Ann (Rexford) Evans on April 20, 1965. Jess graduated from Three Rivers High School and went onto …

Elton (Sandy) Spade was born on Jan, 25, 1947 in Three Rivers.  He was raised by his loving family in Constantine.  Together they attended Constantine United Methodist Church and he graduated from Constantine High School with the class of 1965.  He joined the US Air Force serving enlisted during the Vietnam War as a jet mechanic from 1968 – 1971.  Sandy married Jane Bush …

David L. Gardner, age 65, of Scotts, passed away at Bronson Methodist Hospital following a brief illness on Friday, February 14, 2025.  He was born in South Lyon, MI on December 29, 1959 the son of Marvin and Pearl (Head) Gardner. David attended South Lyon High School and was part of the 1978 graduating class.  On July 8, 1989 he …

June Ann Dailey, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10th, 2025, at Birch Meadows Senior Care. Born on June 17th, 1930, in Sherman Township, to Robert and Velda (Adams) Willemin, June grew up with strong family values and a love for tradition. She graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1947. On April 6th, 1947, …

Martin D. Gage, age 68, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Martin was born on February 3, 1957, in Sturgis, a son to the late Donald and Lois (Lancaster) Gage. Martin was a graduate of Sturgis High school with the class of 1975. Martin lived in the Colon and Sturgis areas most of …

Jakob R. Reynolds, age 25, a lifelong Sturgis resident passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at his home. He was born October 18, 1999 in Sturgis, a son to Wayne and Heather (Adams) Reynolds. Jakob is survived by his parents, one brother: Cash Reynolds of Sturgis, grandmother: Carol Adams, grandfathers: Larry Reynolds and Neal Adams, and also a cat: Lucy. …

Howard Roth, age 90, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025. Howard was born in Eaton County, Oneida Township, Michigan, the son of Arthur and Anna Roth. He grew up working the family farm and graduated from Grand Ledge High School before continuing his education at Olivet College and University of Chicago Divinity School. On July 20, 1963, …

Ed Adolph Thornburgh was born December 22, 1930 in Upland, Indiana to Thurl and Ona Thornburgh. Ed went to be with Jesus on Monday, February 10, 2025, in Three Rivers, surrounded by family. He was 94 years old. Ed was in the army where he served in Germany in the Motor Pool. Ed enjoyed his adventures with his army buddies …

Velma L. Green, age 95, of Sturgis, went to join her husband in heaven Wednesday morning, February 12, 2025, at her home. She was born March 11, 1929, in Three Rivers, daughter of the late Evert S. and Belva H. (Summey) Hartman. Velma resided in Sturgis since 1947, coming from Beloit, Wisconsin. On September 4, 1948, she married Clifford N. …