Obituaries

Roschell Gearhart, age 64, of White Pigeon, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 20, 1959 in Livonia, MI the daughter of William and Ione (Fairbanks) Long. Roschell enjoyed going to garage sales, arts and crafts, watching the Michigan Wolverines play football and most importantly, spending time with her …

Nancy Lou Krontz Kissel, age 89, of Wellston, Michigan and a former longtime Burr Oak resident, passed away Wednesday morning, March 13, 2024 at Corwell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born February 1, 1935 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Arthur and Mabel (Maystead) Fisher. Nancy resided in Wellston since 2020 coming from Zeeland. Most of her …

Matthew Jason Gregory went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, March 11, 2024 at the age of 41. Matt was born November 19, 1982, to Richard and Dianna (Frye) Gregory in Sturgis. He graduated from Centreville High School in 2001. In 2014 He married the love of his life Katie (Smith) Gregory who survives him. Left to Cherish …

Norma Mae “Tess” White, age 80, of Jones, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born February 24, 1944 in Columbus, OH a daughter of Norvell and Mary (Hayes) Ault. She graduated from Holy Family High School and St. Peter’s Graduate School in Columbus. On December 23, 1988 Tess married Robert White at the Bristol United …

David C. Sedlarik, age 91, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Three Rivers Health after enduring a brief illness. He was born in Detroit on January 1, 1933, the son of Cyril and Mary (Smazenka) Sedlarik. David attended Durand High School graduating in 1952. After high school, David joined the United States Army and served …

Richard Dean Wilson, age 69, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday morning, March 10, 2024 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. He was born April 27, 1954 in Sturgis, son of the late Henry and Twyla (Howe) Wilson. Dick was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1973. On September 11, 1976 he married …

Carolyn R. Sharp, age 85, of Colon, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. Carolyn was born in Flint on June 3, 1938, a daughter to the late Richard and Ruth (Lilly) Lampe. Carolyn grew up as a child in Sturgis. She was a graduate of Sturgis High School and lived there …

Gabriel J. Varney, age 40, of Colon passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 6,2024, at his home. Gabe was born on March 6, 1985 in Waco, Texas, a son to Clayton M. and Julia (Ratke) Varney. Surviving Gabe is his mother Julia Varney of Colon, siblings: Willie G. (Michelle) Varney of Colon, Angela (Larry) Hicks of Syracuse, IN, and Melissa …

Michelle Lee “Shelly” Page, age 53, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 4, 1971 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Harold and Marie (Tank) Smith, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1989. She played tennis in middle school and …

Alma M Casselman, age 80, of White Pigeon Township, died on Friday, March 8, 2024 at her home. She was born May 5, 1943 in Cassopolis, a daughter of Clair and Leona (Shaner) Akin. Alma worked as a waitress at Kenny’s Restaurant in White Pigeon, Nibco in Elkhart and finally at D&S Market in Constantine. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially …