Obituaries

Judith Kay Lewis, age 85, of Vicksburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Portage. Judy was born to Alva and Helen (Hall) Switzer in Kalamazoo on May 6, 1940. She graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1958, and was married to Eli M. Lewis on August 30, 1958. Judy had several jobs over the years, with her favorite …

Timothy Wayne Cleveland, age 64, of Sturgis, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 28, 2025, at Stillwaters Hospice in Fort Wayne. He was born November 21, 1960, in Sturgis, son of the late Larry and Mary (Melchi) Cleveland. Tim was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1978. For the past 46 years …

Kathryn M. Hill, age 87, of Syracuse, IN, formerly of Constantine, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at her daughter’s home. She was born in Three Rivers on March 30, 1938, a daughter of Lester and Vivian (Caseman) Leister. Kathryn graduated from Constantine High School in 1956. On March 1, 1977, Kathryn married Larry Hill in Mongo, IN. During …

Wilburn Douglas Grimes, age 44, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, May 27, 2025, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born May 9, 1981, in Madisonville, Kentucky, son of William Chris and Rosena June (Williams) Grimes. Will resided in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area since 1990. On March 4, 2005, he married Crystal Julien in Centreville. …

Dale E. Crist, age 93, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on May 9, 2025 at Allisonville Meadows Assisted Living in Fishers, IN. Dale was born in Elkhart on August 25, 1931, to the late John U. Crist and J. Ruth (Huffman) Crist. He lived for many years in Elkhart, and spent over three decades in White Pigeon. He was preceded …

Jeffery L. Gifford, age 62, of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 24, 2025. He was born on August 8, 1962 in Flint, the son of Richard and Hazel (Wilson) Gifford. Jeff was always helping others and was known for being one of the nicest, caring, genuine individuals you would ever meet. He enjoyed assembling model …

Steven R. Gary, age 77, of Mendon, passed away on Wednesday, May, 21, 2025 at Edgewood Health and Rehab in Three Rivers. Steve was born in Three Rivers on October 20, 1946 the son of Russell and Anna (Brown) Gary. He attended Vicksburg High School, graduating in 1964. After high school Steve followed a proud family tradition of military service …

Carol Jean Mount, age 78, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 7, 1946 in Chicago, the daughter of Louis H. and Marion I. (Sharpe) Bradley, and earned her GED. Carol worked as the sales coordinator for Quality Components (QCI) before owning Arnold’s Snack Cottage and …

Charles Richard Barton, age 68, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at his home following a long battle with diabetes. He was born December 15, 1956 in Three Rivers, the son of Edwin and Barbara (Brundige) Barton, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1975. As a child he enjoyed Boy Scouts, football, …

Mary Ann Zimmerman, age 76, called Mokey by friends and family, died Saturday, May 24th, after a brief battle with cancer.  Mokey resided in Colon. Mokey was born and raised in Calumet City, Illinois.  She attended Thornton Fractional North High School and Illinois State University, where she majored in elementary education. Mokey taught for seven years, mostly kindergarten, which she …