Obituaries

Sally Louise (Briley) Gave, age 90, died on Friday, July 18, 2025.  Sally was born on May 25, 1935 in Atlanta, Michigan to Austin and Almeda Briley. Sally was the eldest of seven children. She graduated from Atlanta High School in June of 1952. Soon after, she attended the County Normal School where she received her Teaching Certificate. She moved …

Diane Evelyn McKelvey of Colon, age 87, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 17th, 2025.  She was born to Edward and Merle (Pickert) Ward on March 23rd, 1938 in Chicago. Diane grew up in Elgin, IL.  She graduated from Elgin High School, MacMurray College, and Western Illinois State University.  Diane proudly worked alongside her parents operating Wards Photo …

Winona Elaine (Huff) Johnson, age 97, of Marcellus, passed away on July 17, 2025 at The Waters in Wakarusa, Indiana. A graveside service will be held at 3 pm Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Rosehill Cemetery in Nicholsville, Michigan. Brian Steffen, a good family friend, will officiate at the gravesite. Winona was born in Dowagiac, Michigan to Seth Huff and …

William Eugene Krontz, age 95, of Sturgis, passed away on June 17, 2025 at his home with his son at his side. He was born August 29, 1929 in Sturgis, son of the late William and Dorothy (Lough) Krontz. Bill was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1947. In March 1953 he …

Russell William “Bill” Butz Jr., age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1942 in Jackson, the son of Russell W. and Ruby E. (Vick) Butz, and graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 1960. After graduating from culinary school, Bill moved …

Phyllis Ann Williams, age 75, died in Kalamazoo on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 19, 2025 at noon at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 817 Eighth St., Three Rivers. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

David Alfred Prouty of White Pigeon, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025 at the age of 88. Born on May 19, 1937, in Constantine, David lived a long, full life marked by service to his country, love for his family, and a lifelong connection with nature. He is survived by his loving partner, Sonya West, who stood by his …

Rebecca Lou “Becky” Pueschel, age 78, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday morning, July 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 6, 1947 in Sturgis, Becky was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Ruth May (Mireley) Sherman. She was a lifelong resident of the Howe, Indiana and Sturgis area and graduated …

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, our loving sister, Teresa Kaye Binion, went home to be with the Lord. Teresa was born on August 2, 1965 in Detroit, the daughter of William and Noreen (Curry) Binion. She went to Stewart Elementary School in Detroit. She moved to Three Rivers  with her family where she went to Huss Elementary School. After attending …

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John Paul Lewis, affectionately known to all as JP, who passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, following a tragic accident. He was 35 years old. He was born December 21, 1989 in Kalamazoo, to father Constable Augusta and mother Lonnette Lewis. He attended Three Rivers High School, …