Obituaries

James (Jim) R. King of Vicksburg passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the age of 82. Jim was born on May 23, 1942 in Three Rivers to Herbert R. and Hattie C. (Hagerman) King. He graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1960. After graduating from high school, Jim began his career at Production Tool in Three Rivers …

Natalie Labencki Canfield, 77, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away on April 8, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Mildred Labencki. Born in Michigan, Natalie earned a Bachelor’s degree in music from Eastern Michigan, and later taught music at the Michigan School for the Blind. Natalie worked as an auto mechanic and then went on to …

Throughout a journey that spanned times of plenty and times of want, times of war and peace, Thomas Sherman always held his loved ones close. He was a constant source of strength, even in the most difficult of times, and he was always willing to go above and beyond to serve others in any way he could. Nothing brought Tom …

John Eugene Ash, age 74, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 14, 2025. John was born on February 24, 1951 in Sturgis, a son of the late John Eugene and Jeanie (Jenson) Ash. John was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1969. John proudly served his country in the United States …

Kenneth Eugene Ball, age 74, of Sturgis, passed away early Monday morning, April 14, 2025, at The Laurels of Coldwater in Coldwater. He was born February 21, 1951 in Sturgis, son of the late Violet McClanahan. Ken was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1969. On October 25, 1984, he married Maty …

Allen Eugene Decker II, age 73, of Colon, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Allen was born on August 24, 1951 in Sturgis, a son to the late Allen Eugene and Mary (West) Decker. Allen was a graduate of Colon High School with the class of 1969. He then earned a bachelor’s …

Virginia Blanche Horn (“Ginger”), age 83, of Sturgis, passed away during the early evening on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born in New Jersey on May 15, 1941, the oldest daughter of the late Louis and Virginia (Gill) Taylor. Ginger was raised in Clayton, New Jersey, and grew up working as a “soda jerk” and singing …

Naoma R Irelan, age 81, of White Pigeon, died on Sunday,April 13, 2025 at her home. She was born on June 2, 1943 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Hubert K  and Mary A (Mercer) Carpenter. Naoma was a White Pigeon resident since 1967, coming from Constantine.  She was employed as a Sales Manager, Bookeeper, First Responder, and caregiver. She …

Debra J. Meyer, age 65, of Colon, passed away at her home on the morning of Sunday, April 13, 2025. Debra was born on April 6, 1960 in Coldwater, a daughter to the late Leo and Virginia Buholtz. Debra was a graduate of Bronson High School as a member of the class of 1978. On July 29, 1983, Debra married …

With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life well-lived, we share that Dennis “Denny” Eugene Warford went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on June 16, 1943, Denny was a man whose quiet strength, kind heart, and unwavering faith left an indelible mark on all who knew him. …