Obituaries

Linda G. Carver, a radiant, positive force in so many lives passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, July 20th, 2019 at the age of 65. Linda was born in Lakeview, Ohio on September 23, 1953 to Tony and Laverne Sorchy. Her family later moved to Sturgis, where she met the love of her life and husband …

Edward Dean Miller, age 69, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at The Laurels of Bedford in Battle Creek. He was born Oct. 14, 1949, in Sturgis, a son of the late Paul J. and Donna (Rickett) Miller. Ed resided his entire life in Sturgis, with the exception of the 33 years he lived in California. He was …

Philip Martin Androsky, Jr., age 80, of Three Rivers, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Bowman House where he had resided the past three months. He was born in Moundsville, West Virginia on May 16, 1939 the son of Philip M. and Ann (Prah) Androsky. Phil graduated from Mendon High School with the Class of 1957 and played on the …

Beverly Jane Clark, age 82, passed away early Tuesday morning on July 23, 2019. Beverly was born on July 29, 1936, in her family home in Marcellus, the daughter of Homer and Maxine (Kahler) Swartz. On June 15, 1956, she married Meredith Henry Clark, in Marcellus. Together they had three children; one daughter: Dawn, and two sons: Dennis and Daniel. …

Kenneth N. Wegner, age 86, 209 Jean St., Sturgis, passed away early Monday morning, July 22, 2019, at Fairview Living Center in Centreville. He was born Oct. 18, 1932, in Sturgis, a son of the late Robert O. and Rose Mae (Thompson) Wegner. Ken was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of …

Max Ray Spealman, age 82, of Scotts, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Kairo’s Dwelling Hospice Home in Kalamazoo. He was born in Fulton, MI on May 9, 1937 the son of Gerald J. and Fay (Waits) Spealman, and has been a lifetime resident of the area. He graduated from Vicksburg High School and served in the Army National Guard. …

Denise Lou McNeal, age 63 of Gobles, born on January 8, 1956, a daughter of William and Lena Ackley, passed away July 17, 2019 at her home after a long battle with cancer.  She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Kiyana McNeal, younger brother Scott Ackley, and parents William and Lena Ackley. She leaves behind her husband Randy McNeal, children …

Richard “Dick” Cripe, age 87 of Centreville, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 22, 2019. Dick was born in Youngstown, OH on April 12, 1932, the son of Glen “Dutch” and Bess (Beaty) Cripe. He graduated from Morgan Park High School in Chicago in 1950 and received his Masters in Counseling and Industrial Arts …

Elsie A. (Baker) Sees, age 76, of Goshen, passed away Friday morning, July 19, 2019, at Goshen Health Hospital. She was born May 11, 1943, in Three Rivers, a daughter of the late William Bond “Bill” and Mildred Ethel “Sally” (Ryan) Baker. Elsie resided in Goshen for the past 20 years, coming from Sturgis, where she was a graduate of …

Carolyn J. Eckert, age 74, of Burr Oak, passed away Sunday evening, July 21, 2019, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. She was born Nov. 27, 1945, in Three Rivers, a daughter of the late William Phillip and Bernice (Parker) Clark. Carolyn resided most of her life in the Burr Oak area. On Nov. 8, 1968, she married Theodore …