Obituaries

Betty G. Shook, age 89, of Colon, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Betty was born in Van Wert, Ohio, on July 8, 1934, a daughter to the late Herbert and Bernice (Johnson) Brotherwood. Betty was a graduate of Hoaglin-Jackson High School as a member of the class of 1952. On March …

Melissa Ann Hallack, age 44, of Mendon, passed away Thursday morning, May 30, 2024, in Mendon Township due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born August 23, 1979 in Sturgis, daughter of Michael and Debra (Riddle) Hohn. Melissa had just recently moved to Mendon. She was born and raised in Sturgis and had also lived in Scotts …

Mark Allen Fenton, age 60, of Sturgis, passed away on May 24, 2024 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born July 31, 1963, in Montpelier, Ohio, son of Clarence J. and Yvonne M. (Follis) Fenton. Mark had resided in Sturgis for over 25 years, coming from Sherwood. He had been employed as a welder at Grumman Olson in …

Linda Marie Leensvaart passed into the arms of Jesus peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 24, 2024 at her home in Three Rivers at the age of 69. Linda was born in Harvey, Illinois to Wray and Rhoda Davis on November 23, 1954 and married Dale the week following her high school graduation at Thornton Fractional High School. They …

Peter Allen Gunn, age 58, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday evening, May 26, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born April 9, 1966, in Battle Creek, son of William “Bill” Lynn and Beatrice Lynette (Wilson) Gunn. Pete’s early life was lived in Delton, Michigan and he was a graduate of Battle Creek Pennfield High School with the …

Betty Jane Nihart, age 90, of White Pigeon, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born on November 18, 1933 in White Pigeon, the Daughter of Leland K and Katherine J (Rudloff) Airgood. She lived all of her life in White Pigeon, was a graduate of White Pigeon High School,  and a member …

Terry W. Kline, age 66, of Centreville, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at his home following a hard fought battle with colon cancer. He was born January 5, 1958 in Three Rivers, a son of Wayne and Mary Lou (Gross) Kline. Terry graduated from Centreville High School in 1976, where he excelled in track and wrestling. He still holds …

Billie G. Kerschner, age 82, of Centreville, passed away pm Monday, May 27, 2024 at Sturgis Hospital. He was born September 10, 1941, in Peru, IN, a son of Donald Kerschner and Lois Allman-Kerschner. Billie graduated from Peru High School in 1960, and served in the United States Marine Corp.  After his honorable discharge, he received an Associates Degree from Glen …

Larry Ray McCally, age 77, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 8, 1947 in Three Rivers, the son of Robert and Sylvia (Baker) McCally, and graduated from Three Rivers High School. Larry was a dedicated employee of Lasco Bathware, serving as the final inspector on …

Dorothy Mae Heskett, age 88, of Three Rivers, and formerly of Constantine, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born May 29, 1935 in Beaver Falls, PA, a daughter of Bertdell “Albert” and Marie (Cooley) Corbin. On June 20, 1953 she married Donald E. Heskett, Sr. in Lombard, IL. He preceded …