Obituaries

Judith Ann (Saums Hagadorn) Elliott, age 83, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday evening, June 11, 2020, at Skaggs Assisted Living in Burr Oak. She was born Feb. 9, 1937, in Battle Creek, a daughter of the late Francis and Dorotha (Maystead) Saums. Judy resided in Sturgis for more than 60 years, coming from Battle Creek. She was first married to …

Judith G. Wiley, age 73, of Shipshewana, passed away at 4:44 p.m. Friday, June 12, at her residence. She had been in declining health for the past two years. She was born Aug. 4, 1946, in Cheboygan, to Edmund L. and Colletta (Fisher) Deroshia. On Sept. 13, 1969, she married Kenneth “Kenny” Wiley in Sturgis. He survives. In addition to …

John Allen Cook, age 63, of Three Rivers, died Friday, June 12, 2020 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born in Detroit on July 25, 1956. He graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1974. John worked at Coachman Industries in Middlebury, IAC in Mendon, and as a security guard in Kalamazoo. …

On Thursday, June 11 ,2020 Melissa Jeana Lammon-Lesiewicz, loving mother, wife, sister, Aunt and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 38. Melissa was born November 29, 1981 to Thomas and Sherma (Robertson) Lammon and was raised in Three Rivers. She was a 1999 graduate of Three Rivers High School then briefly attended Glen Oaks Community College. On …

Steven Edward Darrow, age 65, died on Friday, June 12, 2020. In accordance with his wishes cremation will be conducted and memorial services are pending at Hohner Funeral Home.

Jean Kay Kulpinski, age 76, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 11, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born September 17, 1943 in Sturgis, daughter of the late C. Glenn and Phyllis (French) Machan. Jean was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1961. On September 30, 1961 …

Norma Jean Claar, age 85, of Sherwood, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Birch AFC in Leonidas. Norma Jean was born Feb. 1, 1935, in Dearborn, a daughter of the late Rudyard and Mary (Clark) London. On Dec. 9, 1950, Norma Jean married Veldon Arthur Claar at Colon Baptist Church. Veldon preceded her in death Sept. 24, 1988. Norma …

Michael Dean Fudge, born in Sturgis, passed away peacefully in his home in Novi, Friday, May 29, 2020, at age 66. He is survived by his father, Warren J. Fudge; a brother, Thomas (Kathy) Fudge; loving sons Brandon Fudge andDustin (Roxanne Polovich) Fudge; and grandson Warren David Fudge. Michael enjoyed his time on the boat, watching sports and spending time …

Paul T. Schumacher, age 82, of White Pigeon, died Tuesday June 2, 2020, surrounded by family, following an extended illness. He was born Aug. 29, 1937, in Middlebury, a son of Mathew and Donna (Zigler) Schumacher. He graduated from White Pigeon high school, married Carole M. Arnold on June 13, 1959, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving …

Gary Neil Chartrand, age 68 of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Gary was born in Grosse Pointe Farms, a son of Neil E. and Sharon E. Chartrand.  He was a graduate of St. Clair High School and continued his education at Lake Superior State University.  Gary was an environmental engineer for Lear Corporation in Mendon, retiring …