Obituaries

Elwin Earl “Bud” Holtz, and Mable Alice (Denney) Holtz both passed away peacefully just 10 ½ hours apart at the family home in Fulton. Elwin died Tuesday evening, Feb. 4, 2020 at the age of 92. He was born in Scotts, MI on June 24, 1927 the son of the late Earl Lewis and Melva Mae (Wilcox) Holtz and was …

William (Bill) Clewell, age 58, of Constantine, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. He was born to Marilyn Dowling on August 24,1961 in South Bend. He spent his early years in California, and graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1980. He started work for Pioneer Hi-Bred at the age of 17, for 17 …

Dale L. Cloud, age 69, of Union, MI died on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at his home. He was born January 6, 1951 in Elkhart County, a son of Lloyd and Betty (Gembreling) Cloud. Dale graduated from Elkhart High School. He was employed in construction doing home remodeling. Dale was a member of the Cass County Conservation Club and enjoyed hunting …

Leroy A. Pugh, age 64, of Burr Oak, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at his home. Leroy was born on May 12, 1955 in Bronson, a son of the late Wilmer and Mary (Bekoski) Pugh. On December 20, 1973 Leroy married Pamela Babcock in Howe, Indiana. Leroy and Pamela would live in the St. Joseph county area all of …

Marlin C. “Butch” King Jr., age 71, of Burr Oak, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at his home. Marlin was born in Dowagiac on January 8, 1949, a son of the late Marlin and Ester (Churchill) King. Marlin graduated from Cassopolis High School with the class of 1966. He then continued his education and received a bachelor’s degree from …

Judith Ann Pollitt, age 71, died on Monday, February 3, 2020. In accordance with family wishes, cremation has been conducted and no public services will be held at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

James Martin Harter Sr. age 77, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday afternoon, Feb. 2, 2020, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. He was born Oct. 27, 1942, in Sturgis, son of the late Virgil Martin and Viola Belle (Nusbaum) Harter. Jim was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1960. Later …

The Reverend Floyd A. Kunce, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Jan. 31, 2020, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born Jan. 25, 1934, in Elkhart, a son of Helen and Ivan Kunce. On April 22, 1978, he married his beloved wife, Mary Kay at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Floyd resided in Sturgis most of his life, …

Webb Miller was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. A caring nurturer, he cherished his years as a father and was delighted with the arrival of his grandchildren and great grand children. Living his life to the fullest and enjoying the company of each and every person who came his way, he leaves behind a wonderful example of accepting all …

Barbara May Nicholas, age 82, formerly of Mendon, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Galesburg following a long illness. She was born in Kalamazoo on Oct. 30, 1937 the daughter of John and Genevieve (Smith) Hiatt. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School with the class of 1955. Barbara was married to Maurice Nicholas on May …