Obituaries

Martha Ann Seager, age 84, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020. She was born February 22, 1936 in Jones, to Ward & Wilma (Withers) Seager. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 children, Victoria Myer, Vanessa Smith and 6 siblings. Surviving is 1 daughter, Valerie (Karl) DeYoung, 4 grandchildren, Robbie, James, Brandi (Randy) and Amanda (Adam). Also …

Joseph A. Yoder, age 90, of Berrien Center, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.  Joseph was born in LaGrange Co., IN on February 17, 1930, a son of Ammon and Mattie (Yoder) Yoder.  He attended Scott Public Schools in Indiana.  On July 22, 1951, he married Amelia Miller at Locust Grove Mennonite Church …

James E. Staffen, age 59, a longtime resident of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born Nov. 27, 1960, in Three Rivers, a son of Lyle and Barbara (Roach) Staffen. James had been employed as a welder and also worked in construction throughout his life and he enjoyed having fun. …

Gerald E. Cook, age 48, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. Gerald was born Nov. 23, 1971, in Rochester, N.Y., a son of Richard and Jeannie (Cook) Millspaugh. Gerald graduated from Brock Port High School with the class of 1990. On Oct. 15, 1996, Gerald married Nicole Bell in Three Rivers. Gerald worked at …

Marjorie J. Borgert, age 95, of Colon, passed away, Monday morning, November 9, 2020 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Marjorie was born on August 30, 1925 in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Floyd and Hazel (Williams) Ultz. Marjorie graduated from Burr Oak High School with the class of 1943. She would live the rest of her life in …

David Charles Ferguson, age 67, died on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated and no public services will occur at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

John Peter Koller, age 91, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born March 25, 1929 in Chicago, the son of Peter and Louise (Murdter) Koller. John served his country in the United States Air Force, and for 39 years was an electrical engineer employed by ComEd. He was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church, where …

Robert Ronald Hoffine, age 78, of Sturgis, passed away early Monday morning, Nov. 9, 2020, at his home. He was born Aug. 2, 1942, in Constantine, a son of the late Lloyd and Elsie (Furman) Hoffine. Bob resided in Constantine and Sturgis his entire life. On July 17, 1981, he married Ethel Beatrice Dost in Sturgis. She preceded him in …

Steven Michael Glant, age 65, of Union City, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Lighthouse of Athens, 310 S. Capital Avenue. Pastor Jayme Palaszeski from the Athens United Methodist Church will officiate. …

Michael S. Koss, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Born in Philadelphia on April 8, 1938, he was the beloved father of Burton Koss, uncle Mickey to nine nieces and nephews, 21 great nieces and nephews, 10 great-great nieces and nephews, and adopted uncle Mickey to many more. Dear brother of the late Norman …