Obituaries

Larry L. Wallman, age 84, of Sturgis, was called home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ Sunday afternoon, December 29, 2024. He was born August 19, 1940 in Sturgis, son of the late Chancy and Viola (Summey) Wallman. Larry was a lifelong Sturgis area resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1959. On February 3, …

Roney Lynell Weaver, age 46, died in Kalamazoo on Friday, December 27, 2024. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted. No public services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Brenda Lee Dennis, age 84, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was born December 20, 1940 to George and Madge (Kline) Gilchrist in Three Rivers. She was a graduate of Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1958. Brenda attended Western Michigan University to be a medical technologist. In 1958 Brenda …

Nancy Edith Bell, age 86, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, surrounded by family, at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation after a long illness due to complications from advanced Lyme disease. She was born in Benton Harbor, the eldest daughter of Estel L. Bell and Letha M. (Floyd) Bell. Nancy graduated from Marcellus High School in 1956. After high school …

Brandi Joy Kelley, age 46, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on her birthday, December 14, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 14, 1978, in Three Rivers, to Randel and Kim Kelley and spent her life spreading love, kindness, and creativity in her hometown. Brandi was a devoted mother, daughter, partner, grandmother, sister, and aunt …

Brenda Sue Meadows, age 71, of Nunnelly, Tenn., a devoted mother, Nana, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Montgomery, Ala. She was born January 11, 1953 in Forrest City, Ark., but at a young age moved to Three Rivers, where she was raised by her parents Johnnie and Mary (Robinson) Meadows. She was a graduate …

Rick L. Brueck, age 72, of Mendon, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo following a brief illness. He was born in Three Rivers on June 24, 1952 the son of Robert and Marilyn Ruth (Happel) Brueck. Rick attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1971 graduating class. Immediately following graduation, Rick …

Ruth Ann Terry, age 78, of South Bend, and formerly of Mottville, died on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 at her home. She was born on Oct. 9, 1946 in Mottville, the Daughter of Clarence and Gladys (Strawser) VanZile. Ruth was a graduate of Indiana University and employed as a Housemother in a home for teens. Ruth is survived by her …

Connie Lou Bickel, age 82, of Constantine, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital.  She was born in Three Rivers on August 16, 1942, a daughter of Earl and Claire (Bennett) Hartman. Connie was part of the Constantine High School class of 1960, and also completed her degree in Beauty College.  She owned and operated Connie’s Beauty Corner in …

David R. Glasgow, age 68, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his home. He was born August 8, 1956, in Charlotte, Michigan, son of Donald Ellsworth and Marian (King) Glasgow. Dave spent his early life moving around. He spent a few years in Lodge Grass, Montana where his dad pastored two churches on the Crow Indian Reservation. …