Obituaries

Richard Wesley Rose passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 leaving behind his mother, Donna Yost, and his step-father Kevin Yost, his fiance, Terri, and his beloved children Markus, Zachary, Bradley and Caidence; three brothers Jamie (Julie), Bruce (Jesie), Larry and sister Donna Kaye; all his nieces and nephews, Macy, Emille, Issak, Ryan, Britni, Brandon, Brock, Jace, Tony, Alisya, Daisy, …

Nellie J. Otte, age 84, of Coloma, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Ely Manor in Allegan Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, March 10 at Calvary Bible Church in Benton Harbor. Donations in memory of Nellie may be made to the church. Those wishing to leave an online message of remembrance …

Joanne M. Deihl, age 76, of Centreville, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in Coldwater on August 8, 1941, a daughter of Roy Birch and Dorothy Dodge. Joanne graduated from Coldwater High School in 1959. After high school, she obtained her nursing degree at the Coldwater Hospital, where she worked for …

Stewart M. Nickell, age 72, of Portage, formerly of Constantine, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born in Sturgis on August 2, 1945, a son of R. Dale and Elizabeth “Betty” (Stewart) Nickell. Stewart’s family grew up in Constantine, moved to Ridgway, CO, and finally to Brookings, OR where he graduated from High …

Alan D. Myers, age 71, of Sandston, Va., and formerly of Colon, passed away on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, at McGuire VA Medical Center Hospice in Richmond, Va. He was born Dec, 17, 1946, in Sturgis, a son of the late Ivan and Vyrl Myers of Colon. Alan graduated from Colon High School in 1964 and went to DeVry University …

Renee Robin Granzotto, age 58, of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 25th, 2018. She was born on October 11th, 1959 in Sturgis, to Arthur “Sam” and Catherine “Kay” (Stump) Roberts. Renee graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1978. She later attended Glen Oaks Community College. In 1983 Renee was united in marriage to …

Robert Earl Drew of Kenilworth, Illinois. (November 22, 1930 – February 3, 2018). Eagle Scout. Born November 22, 1930 at Ravenswood Hospital, Chicago Illinois to Colleen and Leslie Drew. Robert attended New Trier High School, Winnetka, IL graduating in 1948. Robert or Bob as most of his friends called him, entered the University of Illinois, Urbana, in 1948, and graduated …

Yvonne Ann “Bonnie” Church, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away late Sunday evening, Feb. 25, 2018, at her home. She was born Jan. 22, 1939, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late James and Marjorie (Echlin) Hansen. Yvonne was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class or 1958. On Jan. 14, 1984, she …

Eli T. Miller, infant son of Tobias and Erma (Yoder) Miller, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Eli was born Feb. 21, 2018, at his home in Colon. He is survived by his parents, Tobias and Erma Miller of Colon; a sister, Leah; brothers Edwin and Elam, at home; grandparents Edwin and Amelia Sue …

Stephen Francis Shank, age 50, a lifelong resident of the White Pigeon area, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at his home. Stephen is survived by his parents; and siblings Carrie Shank and Andrew Shank, both of White Pigeon, and Michael A. Shank of Grand Rapids. He also is survived by a niece, Madeline Shank; and a nephew, Michael …