Obituaries

On Thursday, April 11, 2019, John D. Babcock Sr., loving husband and father of four children, passed away in the company of his family at the age of 75. John was born January 12, 1944, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He graduated from Lee High School in Wyoming, Michigan, in 1962, where he was state champion in tennis and basketball star. …

Dale M. Webster, age 83, of Sturgis, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 10, 2019, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born April 9, 1936, in Quincy, a daughter of the late Glen and Thelma (Mann) Woodman. Dale resided most of her life in the Burr Oak and Sturgis area and was a graduate of Burr Oak High …

Dorothy Gooding, age 83, Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Grace Healthcare. She was born in Cook County, IL on March 13, 1936, daughter of Casmer and Adele (Bebenowicz) Swiatkowski, Sr. Dottie attended Three Rivers schools. She worked as an office assistant and on the custodial staff for Owens-Illinois for 30+ years, retiring in 2000. Dottie …

Sharon Hartzell, age 67, recently of Marcellus, passed away Thursday night, April 11, 2019. Sharon was born August 1, 1951, the daughter of Albert and Iva (Mikel) Lesiewicz. Sharon is survived by her significant other Henry William Preis, her son Calvin Hartzell of Marcellus, two grandchildren: Victoria, Terance “TJ”, four great-grandchildren: Ella, Abbigail “Abby”, Sophia, and Oliver, and one brother …

Nila Jean Morrisson, age 90, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday evening, April 9, 2019, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service and burial of the ashes will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, April 29, at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The Rev. Jeanne Garza of First United …

Mary Ann Glance, age 94, died Sunday, April 7, 2019, in San Angelo, Texas. There are no services scheduled. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home in San Angelo. She was born July 1, 1924, in Sturgis, a daughter of Clarence and Edith (Kielkopf ) Fritz. On July 24, 1943, she married Aloysius Joseph Glance.?he …

Connie was a loving mom and “nana.” She enjoyed cooking and she loved to travel. Connie cherished many things in life, but what she loved most was being a mom and “nana” to her children and grandchildren. Family was very important to her. Connie will forever be remembered and missed by all who knew her. Constance L. Allgor of Vicksburg, …

Warren “Bill” William Ruggles , age 83, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019.  He was born in Three Rivers, the son of Warren and Eleanor (Williams) Ruggles. Bill was a graduate of Three Rivers High School where he excelled in football.  He received a football scholarship to play for East Tennessee State where he attended college.  …

Ronald J.E. “Ron” Myers, age 86, of Scotts, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at his home. He was born in Comstock on April 5, 1933 the youngest of three children born to Ralph and Alison (Spealman) Myers. After high school Ron served in the National Guard. He was married to Marian D. “Pete” Homan on May 29, 1952 in Leonidas. …

LeRoy Ernest Newton, age 44, of Marcellus, died Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Three Rivers Health Emergency Room. He was born in Kalamazoo on June 2, 1974 and was a lifetime resident of southwest Michigan. LeRoy graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1992. He enjoyed working on his customized truck, kayaking and fishing. He especially enjoyed cooking for …