Obituaries

Brenda Lynne Samson, age 76, of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, April 29, 2024.  She was born in Three Rivers on September 25, 1947 the daughter of Shirley “Bill” and Veryl (VanNess) Batten. Brenda attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1965 graduating class. On December 17, 1966 she married Doug Samson at the …

Dennis “Oz” Komarck, age 83, of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born in Battle Creek on April 27, 1941 the son of John and Mary Ann (Smith) Komarck. Oz attended high school at Battle Creek Central, during that time he was also a volunteer ambulance driver. On July …

Elaine Grace Helmuth, age 6, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Bronson Children’s Hospital in Kalamazoo. Elaine was born on July 21, 2017, in Topeka, Indiana, a daughter to Christy H. and Heather Sue (Borkholder) Helmuth. Elaine is survived by her parents: Christy H. and Heather Sue Helmuth of Sturgis, six siblings: Melissa Kay, Elizabeth Carol, Karl …

Michael Ray Hoff, age 50, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday evening, April 30, 2024, at the Laurels of Coldwater in Coldwater. He was born January 28, 1974, in LaGrange County, Indiana son of the late Kirk and Gloria (Stutzman) Hoff. Mike resided in the Sturgis and LaGrange area his whole life. On December 31, 2010, he married Bonnie Hall in …

Pedrow Rolin, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away late Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born December 31, 1937, in Atmore, Alabama, son of the late Woodrow and Estelle (McGhee) Rolin. Pedrow resided in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area since 1979. On August 19, 1961 he married Margaret Fritsch in Antigo, …

Johnny A. Mullins, age 87, of Ontario, IN, died at Parkview LaGrange Hospital on Monday, April 29, 2024. Mr. Mullins was born on March 1, 1937, in South Milford, IN to Carl S. and Mary (Diehm) Mullins. Living his life in LaGrange County, he retired from Abbott Labs in Sturgis. He enjoyed hauling Amish, fishing, and going to auctions and …

Michael Cornell Bailey, age 56, died in Three Rivers, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Mary Ann Louise Greider, age 89, of Leonidas, passed away peacefully at her home on April 24, 2024, also known as “Bridge Club Day”.  She was born in Fort Wayne on December 1, 1934 the daughter of Elmer and Mary (Detmer) Kramer. Mary Ann attended Riley High School and was part of the 1953 graduating class.  Shortly after graduating, she …

Mark Anthony Ames, age 67, of Three Rivers, passed away on April 22, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born on October 1, 1956 in Three Rivers, the son of Claude and Amy (Parker) Ames. He graduated from Constantine High School. Mark spent his whole life in Three Rivers. He was a dedicated employee of American Metal Fab for …

Carolyn B. Ingersoll, age 97, of Marcellus, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Silver Maples Meadows facility in Chelsea, MI. She was born August 30, 1926 in Port Jervis, NY to the late Cassius Ray and Irene Inez (Worden) Blasiar. Carolyn graduated salutatorian from Port Jervis High School in 1944, and went on to earn a BA …