Obituaries

Sharon Kay Davis, age 80, of Bellevue, Neb., and nearly lifelong Sturgis resident passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Nebraska. She was born May 30, 1938 in Tiffin, Ohio, a daughter of the late Carl and Marge Bintz. Sherry recently moved to Nebraska to be closer to family, especially her grandchildren. She lived most of her life in Sturgis …

Susanna P. Washington, age 58, Sturgis, passed away at home on March 15, 2019.  She was born in Chula Vista, CA on November 8, 1960, daughter of Javier “Jerry” and Phyllis (Brown) Camacho.  Susanna went to school in California and later received her Certified Nurse’s Assistant certificate from Glen Oaks Community College.  She worked as a CNA at many hospitals …

  Kenneth Clay Kaylor, age 90, of Marcellus passed away Wednesday morning on March 20, 2019. Kenneth was born April 26, 1928 in Allegan, MI, the son of Leon and Susie A. (Ferguson) Kaylor. In Winter of 1949, Kenneth married Jayne Baas, whom together had three children; one daughter: Susan Kaylor of Columbia, SC and two sons: Gary (Dee) Kaylor …

Carl Robinson, age 85, of rural Three Rivers died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at his home following a long illness. He was born in Chicago, IL on June 6, 1933 the son of Ernest and Jessie (Hunter) Robinson. He graduated from Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, IL. Carl worked at a Cadillac-Buick dealership in Chicago for many …

Lois L. Lampe, age 82, of Sturgis, passed away late Tuesday evening, March 19, 2019, at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek. She was born Aug. 28, 1936, in Reading, Mich., daughter of the late Vernie and Virginia (Christopher) Crowl. Lois resided in Sturgis since 1948 and she was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class …

Shirley C. Evert, age 92, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019, at Fairview Nursing Home. Shirley was born May 10, 1926, in Colon, a daughter to the late Arnold W. and Hazel D. (Terhune) Evert. She graduated Sturgis High School with the class of 1943. Shirley lived most all of her adult life in Sturgis, originally coming from …

Daniel Joseph “Danny” Delp, age 55, of Mendon, died on Friday, March 15, 2019, at his home. Danny was born June 24, 1963, in Sturgis, a son to the late Mervel A. and Lillie Jean (Murphy) Delp. He grew up in Colon, graduating from Colon High School with the Class of 1981. He later continued his education at Glenn Oaks …

Dorothy J. Burke, age 90, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Thurston Woods Village. She was born April 25, 1928, in Ann Arbor, Mich., and has been a resident of the Sturgis area most all of her life. She was married to William Burke. He preceded her in death in 1968. She had been employed for over …

Matthew Mason, age 32 , passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 in Goshen Hospital. Matthew was born December 04, 1986 in Harbor City California the son of Thomas Mason and Linda (Woody) Mason. Matthew loved the outdoors he was an accomplished snowboarder and water Skier, he enjoyed fishing, golf and baseball, but one of his favorite pastimes was rollerblading …

Ann Marie Fields, age 61, of Scotts, and a former longtime Sturgis area resident, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 16, 2019, at her home. She was born Jan. 31, 1958, in Wyandotte, a daughter of the late Albert R. and Donelda (Bryan) Fields. Ann resided most of her life in the Sturgis, Burr Oak and Colon areas. She had been …