Obituaries

Felicia Lee White Cochran, affectionately called “Niecy” by her siblings, passed away on August 25, 2024 after battling an illness for over 3 years. She was born June 12, 1957 in Three Rivers, to the union of Franklin White Sr. and Vera Pope White. Felicia spent her early childhood & adolescent years in Billings, Montana and later Madrid, Spain where …

Michael Allen Orban, age 57, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday evening, September 1, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born March 25, 1967 in Sturgis to Deborah Orban. Mike was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1986. In 1993 he married Kelly Melchi in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. …

James “Jamie” Louis Kasey, Jr., age 71, of White Pigeon, left his earthly home to sing and dance among the stars, Friday, August 30, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He leaves behind his wife of 49 years Lynne A. Kasey; daughters: Lindsay Kasey and Melissa Kasey; grandson Orion Kasey; granddaughter: Quinn; sister: Tamara (Jim) Jarrow; brother: Ben (Karen) …

Betty Louise Leverence, age 94, of Burr Oak, passed away Friday evening, August 30, 2024, at Sparrow House Senior Living in Sturgis. She was born October 11, 1929, in Athens, Michigan daughter of the late Christian and Clara (Draheim) Miller. Betty resided in Burr Oak since 1953, coming from Nottawa. On August 8, 1953, she married Keith Charles Leverence at …

John C. “Jack” Hill, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away Friday afternoon, August 30, 2024, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital in Battle Creek. He was born May 29, 1945, in Chicago, son of the late Charles and Veronica (Gilstrap) Hill. Jack resided in Sturgis since 2013 coming from Chicago, where he graduated from Chicago Vocational School in 1963. He furthered …

Marvin L. “Merv” Jarratt, Jr., age 70, of Sturgis, was called home to join his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 28, 1954, in Shelbyville, Michigan, the son of the late Marvin L. and Laila Agnes (DeCair) Jarratt, Sr. Merv resided in Sturgis since …

Wayne Allen Wagner, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Thurston Woods Village. He was born April 13, 1957 in Sturgis, a son to the late Raymond Paul and Kathleen Wagner. Wayne had been employed at ARCH Workshop and retired from Precision Speed where he had worked for several years. Wayne enjoyed going bowling, he loved …

Carolyn F. Roberts was born April 24, 1943 in Three Rivers and passed away on April 14, 2024, 10 days before her 81st birthday. She was the oldest daughter of James and Francis (Brown) Shively. She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1960 with honor. Carolyn’s typing, shorthand, and grammar skills earned her the distinction as the top student …

Judith I. Harvey, age 78, of Sherwood, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Judith was born on August 13, 1946 in Alpena, a daughter to the late Alexander and Velma (Gusler) Mousseau. On August 30, 1965, Judith married Raymond L. Harvey, in Centreville. Raymond preceded her in death on March 24, 2007. Surviving Judith are …

Anita R. Nystrom, age 86, of Colon, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Anita was born on April 5, 1938, in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Kenneth and Alice (Snook) Lahrke. Anita was a graduate of Colon High School. On April 26, 1958, Anita married her husband of 64 years John D. …