Obituaries

Sandra Kay Cooley was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 15, 2020. She was the firstborn bundle of joy to Don and Irene Wardle in June 1948, followed by Luann Holverstott in 1950 and Janine English in 1953. Sandra lived a Christian life exuding a friendly loving personality and never wanted for …

Beverly Jean Keeler, born on November 4, 1932, was the youngest surviving child of Dowagiac fire chief, Earl Clayton Keeler, and Hazel Mae Everhart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Curtis; three brothers, Earl Jr., Wilbur, and Lester; two sisters, Zilpha (Rutherford) and Yvonne (Greenman); and infant twin siblings, Donald and Doris. October 6, 2020, Beverly died …

Margaret Ann Baker, age 72, of Sturgis, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 in Constantine. Margaret was born in Three Rivers on July 6, 1948, a daughter of Frederick and Christina (Myer) Baker. She attended Constantine High School, graduating in 1966. After high school, Margaret received an Associate’s Degree from Jackson Community College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from …

Mrs. Leoda H. Candelaria, age 88, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on January 31, 1932 in Bradford, Arkansas the daughter of the late James and Fannie (Acklin) Allen. On September 3, 1952 Leoda was united in marriage to the love of her life, Mr. Santos M. …

Joanne LaForce, age 80, of Leonidas, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek. Joanne was born Sept. 1, 1940 in Sherwood, a daughter of the late George and Gladys Harvey. Joanne lived all of her life in the Sherwood area. On May 22, 2004, Joanne married Benjamin LaForce Sr. in Colon. Joanne is …

Roger A. Webb, age 92, of Sturgis, passed away on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Roger was born in Grand Rapids, the youngest son of Robert P. Webb and Adelaide M. King. At age 17, he followed his brothers, David and Leslie, into the service of our country. Roger served in the Coast Guard, …

Larry Duane Briggs, otherwise known as “Mr. DQ, ” “Briggsie” and “Lion,” passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at the age of 79, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Larry was always equipped with a joke that would unquestionably paint a smile on anyone’s face, so it was unsurprising that, even in his last days here on …

Alan Paul Stanton, age 66, of Constantine Township, went home to be with the Lord in his sleep, in the presence of his wife and daughter, on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. A celebration of Alan’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Factoryville Bible Church, 33650 Factoryville Road, Athens, followed by a luncheon. A …

Martha A. Wickey, of Burr Oak, died on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was 84 and passed away after a short bout with cancer. She was born Oct. 3, 1936, in LaGrange County, a daughter of Ora and Bernice (Troyer) Schrock. She moved with her family to the Burr Oak area at age 6 and …

Rebecca Sue Jackson, age 44, of Three Rivers, died unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 at the Three Rivers Health Emergency Room. She was born in Sturgis on March 8, 1976 and was the adopted daughter of Robert L. and Betty L. (Watts) McClish. She graduated from Colon High School in 1995 and attended Glen Oaks Community College. She met …