Obituaries

Steven Ray Gilbert, age 73, of Leonidas, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Steven was born on March 9, 1951 in Kalamazoo, a son to the late Ray and Joyce (Rider) Gilbert. He was a graduate of Sturgis High School as a member of the class of 1969. Steve worked many years as warehouse supervisor for …

Elwood L. Rink, age 82, of White Pigeon, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 8, 1943 in Goshen, a son of Delbert and Lou Vena (Collinsworth) Rink. Elwood attended Constantine High School.  On March 10, 1962, he married Phyllis E. Jackson in Factoryville, MI. Elwood worked at several RV …

Carl M Carper, age 87, of Constantine, died at his home Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. He was born on January 9, 1938 in Sturgis, the Son of Melvin and Edith Rosemary (Will) Carper. Carl lived in the White Pigeon area all of his life. He was a graduate of White  Pigeon schools in 1956, attended college, and served in the …

Barbara J. Williams, age 94, of Millbrook, Alabama, and a longtime former resident of Sturgis passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Baptist Prattville Hospital in Prattville, Alabama. She was born June 17, 1930, in Chicago, daughter of the late Harry J. and F. Virginia (Swain) Carter. Barbara resided in Millbrook, Alabama, for the past six years, coming from Sturgis, …

Paul Eric Deal, age 52, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, February 22, 2025, at his home. He was born October 19, 1972, in Kendallville, Indiana, son of William Fred and Mary (Frain) Deal. Paul resided in Sturgis for most of his life and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1991. On December 3, 2005, …

Mark Alan Schaub, age 60, of White Pigeon, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers, the son of Bernard and Patricia (Bolten) Schaub. He attended Three Rivers High School with the class of ‘83. He was employed for many years at Precision Wire of Three Rivers. Mark enjoyed music, movies, wildlife, …

Ruth E Moore, age 85, of Constantine, died on February 17, 2025 at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. She was born on March 10, 1939 in Pleasent Valley, MI the daughter of George and Mercie Rachel(Raymond) Priest. Ruth was resident of Constantine, and was employed as an escort driver for motor homes.  She married  Richard Moore on May …

Buddy D Holmes, age 72, of Sturgis, died on February 6, 2025 at his home.  He was born on June 22, 1952 in Goshen, the son of George and Mary (Collins) Holmes. He was a Sturgis resident for one year, coming from Constantine.  Buddy was employed as a truck driver. He is survived by His Aunts Margaret Barberis and Dorothy …

Gloria Jean Schuster, age 83, of Three Rivers, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Three Rivers Health. She was born on May 7, 1941 in Three Rivers,  the daughter of Albert and Flora (Bartolotti) Wagner. She graduated from Three Rivers High School and was united in marriage to James Daniel, whom survives. Gloria loved to read and crochet …

Mary Ellen Stofer, age 75, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice House in Kalamazoo. She was born on April 22, 1949 in South Bend, the daughter of the late Irwin Warkentien and Annabell (Phillips) Warkentien. Mary was raised in the Decatur area where she attended schools and graduated. She later received her …