Obituaries

Marian D. Eash, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Three Rivers Health, surrounded by family. She was born on July 7, 1932, in Sturgis, a daughter to Henry and Elsa (Forhriep) Bauman. Marian lived in the St. Joseph County area her entire life, graduating from Centreville High School with the Class of 1949. She has resided …

Joan E. Evilsizor, age 92, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 3, 2024, at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. She was born August 5, 1932 in Three Rivers, daughter of the late Duane and Maxine (Brown) Knapp. Joan resided in Sturgis for the past 64 years, coming from White Pigeon. On August 30, 1950, she married Clarence …

Anthony Jay Miller, age 10, of Sturgis, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, from injuries sustained in a vehicle / bicycle accident. Anthony was born on May 23, 2014, in Sturgis, a son to Amos and Ruth (Bontrager) Miller. Anthony was currently attending the 4th grade. Surviving are his parents Amos and Ruth Miller of Sturgis, siblings: Nathan Lee …

Richard Lyle Schug, age 99, of Marcellus, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton. Born March 28, 1925 in Auburn, Ind., to Herbert Eber and IO (Gorrell) Schug, he attended Edwards Corners one-room country school through eighth grade, then graduated from Marcellus High School. He was the last surviving member of the Marcellus’ Class …

LulaBelle Hartman, age 91, of Marcellus, died peacefully Friday evening, November 29, 2024. Her life began May 25, 1933 in Newberg Township, Michigan, the older of two daughters born to Fred and Grace Youngs. Lula loved her kids, her grandkids, her great grandkids, and her great great grandkids. Lula will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived …

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Dentler, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, on November 22, 2024, at the age of 76. She was born on November 13, 1948. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Connie Winbigler and Eugene Freeze, her loving husband, Thomas Dentler, her daughter, Sheryl Hager, and her …

Wilma A. Hochstedler, age 80, of Burr Oak, passed away at her home on Monday, December 2, 2024. Wilma was born on September 10, 1944, in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Alvin and Mary (Magdalena) Hochstedler. Surviving Wilma are her siblings: twin brother Willis Hochstedler of Mendon, Anna (Alvin) Graber of LaGrange, Miriam (Paul) Yoder of LaGrange, Edward (Edna) …

Sandra Kay Rutter, age 71, of Limestone, died after courageously battling cancer for over ten years late Friday evening, November 29, 2024 at UPHS-Marquette. She was born on September 15, 1953 in Sturgis to the late Reuben “Pat” and Genevieve “Jenny” (Boals) Schwartz. Sandy grew up in Sturgis and while attending church, she met Lyle Rutter. Sandy and Lyle were …

Claudia Elizabeth Lewis, age 64, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at her home. She was born August 19, 1960 in Vicksburg, the youngest child of David G. and Ann R. (Cameron) Battishill. Claudia graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1978, and went on to attend two years of college at Glen Oaks Community …

Mable Grace Batten, age 64, of Sherman Township, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.  She was born September 20, 1960 in Three Rivers, a daughter of William and Marion (Salisbury) Arnold, Sr. Mable graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1978. She worked for EXOS/Crocker Ltd. in Centreville, Coldwater and Howe, retiring in 2024 after more than …