Obituaries

John James Freeman, Sr. age 68, of Sturgis, passed away early Sunday morning, December 23, 2018 at his home. He was born June 23, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee son of the late Shirley Jean Freeman. John resided in Sturgis since 2005 coming from Fremont, Ohio. He was a talented airbrush artist. His work was featured in many different publications including …

Frederick W. Wolf, age 68, of Constantine, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at his home. He was born June 18, 1950 in Sturgis a son of Fred and June (Geark) Wolf. Fred graduated from Sturgis public schools. On August 29, 1981 he married Catherine Renee Cruce in Constantine. He was employed for many years at Oak Products in Sturgis …

Lilly J. Misner, age 91, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born June 26, 1927 in Colon, a daughter to the late George and Lilly (Thrams) Schellhous. Lilly was a graduate of Colon High School and resided in Sturgis all of her adult life. On May 10, 1946 she married Lee Monroe …

On Friday, December 21, 2018, Leone Viola (Schoch) Huff of Volinia went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior. She passed away at her home after a long illness surrounded by her family. Leone was born in Howardsville, MI on December 26, 1914, to Leora and Arthur Schoch. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to …

Denna L. Close, age 55, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 18, 2018, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born May 31, 1963, in Sturgis, daughter of Wallace “Butch” and Patricia “Pat” (McLaughin) Bowman. Denna resided in the Sturgis and Constantine area most of her life. She had been employed at Bay Bridge Manufacturing in Bristol, and …

Donald R. Hollister, age 87, of Bronson, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at his home. He was born May 26, 1931, the son of Marxal Beryl and Loretta Irene (Walters) Hollister and lived his life in the Burr Oak and Bronson area. On November 23, 1951, in Angola, he married Kathleen Elaine Reed and …

Eleanor Ruth White age 73 of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning December 13, 2018 at her home. She was born June 25, 1945 in Grand Rapids, daughter of the late John R. and Dorothy (Eckman) Verduin. Eleanor resided in Sturgis for the past 5 years, coming from the Mendon area where she had lived for many years. On June 19, …

Phillip Henry Matz Jr., age 91, of LaGrange, passed away Sunday afternoon, Dec. 16, 2018, at the Valley View Health Care Center in Elkhart. He was born Dec. 9, 1927, in Mishawaka, son of the late Phillip and Ida (Steinke) Matz, Sr. Phil resided in LaGrange since 1994 coming from Sturgis. On July 3, 1949, he married Mary Weiss in …

Daniel J. Miller, 37, of Sturgis, passed away at his home on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. His wife, Martha (Bontrager) Miller, and their family, will receive relatives and friends all day today, Dec. 18, 2018, at the home of Joe D. and Mary M. Miller (23809 Truckenmiller Road, Centreville, MI 49032). Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 19, …

Jane Marie Lints, age 94, of Mendon, died Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Bowman Place in Three Rivers. She was born in Centreville, on July 11, 1924 the daughter of the late Harry and Blanche (Worthington) Yearling. Jane graduated from Centreville High School in 1942 and worked briefly at Denton Mills and the Abstract Office. She was married to Clarence …