Obituaries

Gerald Steven “Jerry” Waters, age 62, of Colon, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at home, unexpectedly, but after a long illness. He was born Oct. 15, 1957, in Richmond, Ind., a son of Roger Waters and Jacqueline (Ayers) Waters. Jerry grew up in Winchester, Ind., and when he was 18 moved to Michigan, where he completed his General …

Judy E. Oxender, age 68, of White Pigeon, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Ascension Borgess Medical Center. She was born July 13, 1951, in Sturgis, a daughter of Maynard J. and Marilyn I. (Stubig) Edson. A graduate of Sturgis High School, she lived in White Pigeon, Constantine and Howe, Ind. A lifelong homemaker, she enjoyed her flower garden, puzzles, …

Jack William Meyers, age 77, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday evening, March 24, 2020, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, Ind., following a hard-fought, courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born Jan. 16, 1943, in Sturgis, a son of the late Harold W. and Lucille E. (Wirsing) Meyers. Jack was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High …

Franklin Howe Fisher, age 71, of Colon passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Frank was born April 5, 1948, in Cincinnati, a son of the late George and Dorothy (Howe) Fisher. Frank was raised in Bethel, Ohio, and then Detroit, until he and his family moved to Sturgis and started Fisher Bakery. In the …

Elaine Woods, age 83, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday evening, March 24, 2020, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born Jan. 28, 1937, in LaGrange County, a daughter of the late Glen and Helen (Gael) Weldon. Elaine was a longtime resident of Sturgis. Her early life was spent in LaGrange County, where she was a graduate of Mongo …

Donna M. Strawser, age 91, of Constantine, died on Monday, March 16, 2020, at Heartland Healthcare in Three Rivers. Memorial graveside services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon

Vera Maxine Carter, age 84, of Colon, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at The Laurels of Coldwater. Vera was born June 11, 1935, in Colon, a daughter of the late Enoch and Juanita (Danbury) Ware. Vera lived in the Colon area most of her life, and attended Union City High School. On May 22, 1960, Vera married Robert LeRoy …

Rosa Friedauer, 87, of Mottville Township, White Pigeon, died on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at her home. There will be no services. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.

Phyllis M. Sigman, age 81, of North Adams, passed away, Sunday, March 22, 2020 at her home. She was born January 13, 1939 in Camden to Victor and Virgie (Rose) Bidlack. Phyllis married James “Jim” Sigman on August 13, 1960 and he survives. Phyllis graduated from Pittsford High School in 1956. She was employed at Vaco, Jonesville Products, Spartan Foods …

Betty Lou Mullins, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Bryan County Health and Rehab in Richmond Hill, Ga. She was born Sept. 20, 1940, in Toulouse, Ky., a daughter of the late Estes and Edna (Melton) Stidham. Betty resided most of her life in Sturgis. On Oct. 10, 1956, she married Danny Mullins in Hazard, …