Obituaries

Donald Lee Winchel, age 72, of Marcellus, died peacefully Sunday, September 17, 2023 in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began April 12, 1951 in Three Rivers, the oldest of six children of Max and Katherine Winchel.  He married Carol Marie Fitch September 7, 1969 in Moorepark. Donnie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to the races. Don will …

Eugene Andrew McCormick, age 89, of Jones, died peacefully Friday, September 15, 2023 in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began August 6, 1934 in Dowagiac, the older of two sons born to Frank and Anna McCormick.  He married Virginia Irene McIntyre on October 3, 1953 in Decatur.  After sixty-two years of marriage, she preceded him in death …

Wilma Kristine McLain, age 65, of Millersburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Wilma was born September 1, 1958 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Willem and Jacoba (Hoexum) Doornbos who immigrated from the Netherlands. Wilma graduated from Portage Central High School and earned her bachelors in science from Western …

Dale Brent Hayward II, age 46, died in Warren, Michigan on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. In accordance with family wishes, cremation has been conducted. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Zera Hency, age 81, of Leonidas, passed away at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville, on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Zera was born on February 17, 1942, in Battle Creek, a daughter to the late Ralph and Donna (Culyer) Batterson. Surviving Zera are her children: Richard Davis, David Davis, Donna Clemmons, grandchildren: Gary Dietchrich Jr., Eric Stamper, Richard Davis, …

Donna J. Reeb, age 82, of Leonidas, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Birch AFC in Leonidas. Donna was born on November 30, 1940, in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Wayne Frohriep and Wava (Snook) Vanek. Donna graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1959. She achieved her LPN license and worked as a nurse …

Mario Munoz Perez, age 70, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 17, 2023 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born November 5, 1952 in Zinapecuaro, Michoacan, Mexico son of the late Casimiro Munoz Cos and Maria de la luz Perez. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.Mto 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 20th at the …

Margaret June Krueger, age 95, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday evening, September 16, 2023 at Sparrow House Senior Living in Sturgis. She was born Christmas day 1927 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Carl E. and Ruth F. (Albright) Johnson. Mrs. Krueger came to Sturgis in 1947 to help her aunt and uncle with the M&M News Stand. She …

David Frank Persson, age 70, died in Three Rivers on Thursday, September 14, 2023. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Rolene Kay (Morgan) West, age 75, of Colon, passed away on September 8, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Rolene was born on October 9, 1947, to Ronald and Ruth (Hanson) Morgan in Hillsdale. Rolene graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1966. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Rolene went on to study nursing at Ferris State University …