Obituaries

Ned L. Bower, age 88, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday evening, May 23, 2020 at the home of his son John in Sturgis. He was born March 21, 1932 in Rose City, Michigan son of the late Ernest and Carry Louise (Olney) Bower. Ned resided in Sturgis since the age of 13. On October 11, 1969 he married Rosamond Irene …

Robert J. Doe, age 67, of Sturgis,  passed away early Tuesday morning, May 19, 2020, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born Oct. 17, 1952 in Detroit, son of the late Henry and Esther (D’Haene) Doe. In his early years, Bob was a rough and tough guy, fighting to find his place in life. In his late 20s …

Barbara Grace Stevens, age 93, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. In accordance with family wishes cremation will be conducted and memorial services will held at a later date. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

ack D. Beers, age 82, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, May 20, 2020 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville. He was born October 19, 1938 in LaGrange, son of the late Kenneth and Kate Beers. He was a lifelong Sturgis area resident. Jack was a welder by trade retiring from Manchester Tank and Equipment following several years of …

Mary Ruth (Cramm) Pobanz, age 91, of Fuquay Varina, N.C., passed away Monday, May 18, 2020, in the home she shared with her daughters. She was born June 17, 1928, to Carl W. and Marie (Kleemeyer) Cramm in Ursa, Ill. On June 17, 1950, she married Phillip L. Pobanz at Zion Church in Ursa. He passed away Aug. 7, 1988, …

Darcy Lynn Brackett, age 41, of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 at her home.  She was born on August 31, 1978 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Robert and Colleen (Rigley) Horton. Darcy has been a lifetime resident of Three Rivers where she graduated in 1996.  Darcy worked for Klinger Lake Country Club and later for …

On Monday, May 11, 2020, David Rhoda passed away peacefully at home under the care and love of his children and grandchildren, he was 81 years old. David was born in Schoolcraft on May 6, 1939, the son of the late Lawrence and Flora (Bingham) Rhoda. After graduating from Schoolcraft High School, he proudly served our country as Private First …

Lynette Lois Farber, age 66, of Jenison, and formerly of Colon, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020, at her home in Jenison. Lynette was born Feb. 12, 1954, in Battle Creek, a daughter of Dorwin C. and Lois R. (Miller) Hostetler. Lynette grew up in Colon, graduating from Colon High School with the class of 1972. On April 21, 1973, …

Anne C. Brammer, age 74, of Sturgis, passed away Monday morning, May 18, 2020, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place. No services are planned at this time. Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis is entrusted with arrangements.

Margaret Ann Adams (Folkers), age 87, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Sturgis, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Fountains of Bronson Place in Kalamazoo. Margaret was born December 6, 1932 in Schoolcraft, the daughter of Calvin and Mildred (Curry) Bradford. On March 1, 1956, she was united in marriage to Richard Folkers, Jr., who preceded her in death …