Obituaries

Noreen Sidener, age 90, of Auburn, IN passed away on February 24, 2024 peacefully in her sleep. Noreen was born on June 25, 1933 to Lloyd Alexander Drummond and Ruth Martin in Constantine. After high school graduation (White Pigeon class of 1951), she began a brief career with Kirsh Manufacturing (Sturgis). In 1953 she married Richard Rodney Hyde in Sturgis. …

John “Jay” Suhonen, age 85, of Centreville, died Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his home after a 7 year battle with leukemia. He was born in Fairfax, MI on April 22, 1938, a son of John and Janie Mae (Chapman) Suhonen. Jay graduated from Centreville High School in 1956, where he was active in 4-H. From 1955 to 1963, Jay …

Florence Marie Sayre, age 97, of Sturgis, passed away early Monday morning, February 26, 2024 at Birch Meadows in Three Rivers. She was born February 6, 1927 in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada daughter of the late Michael J. and Elizabeth M. (O’Brien) Ebbs. Florence married her Air Force sweetheart, Jack Sayre, on June 7, 1951, at Ft. Pepperil, St. Johns, …

Karmen Kay Bolla, age 62, of Sturgis, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 28, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born October 17, 1961 in Sturgis, daughter of Wallace W. and Doris (Stuart) Nichols. Karmen was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1979. She was first married to …

Sandi M. Sanders of Constantine passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at the age of 59. Sandi was born on May 16, 1964 in Vicksburg. Survived by: Mother: Sandra Mathews Daughter: Cassandra McWatters Granddaughter : Taylor Arterburn Great grandson DaeMari Davis Grandson: Bryce Watkins Daughter: Jillian Burkhart Son In law: Rob Burkhart 3 grandsons Seth, Bo & Grahm Daughter: …

Leslie Jean Lewis, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2024. She was born in Sturgis on September 21, 1976, the daughter of David W. and Patricia S. (Kilpatrick) Merkle.  Leslie faithfully served her country as a member of the United States Army, retiring with the rank of Sgt. First Class. Leslie had a great love for the water …

Peter Bernard Thurman, age 30, of Leonidas and formerly of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at his home. He was born May 8, 1993, in Three Rivers, the son of Audrey (Thurman) Taylor and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 2011. Peter worked at Grand Rental Station and owned his own lawncare business. …

Robert (Bob) Charles Meyer, age 77, of Three Rivers, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, following an extended illness on the morning of Tuesday, February 27, 2024. He was born on November 8, 1946 to Leo and Jennie Meyer. Bob spent his childhood in the area, having attended Three Rivers Schools. He welcomed five sons into the world …

Susanna Miller, age 92, of Constantine died on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at her home. She was born April 4, 1931 in Barnes County, North Dakota, a daughter of Harry and Amelia (Yoder) Bontrager. On September 20, 1951 she married Ora F Miller in Middlebury. He preceded her in death June 2, 2002. Susanna was a devoted and loving wife, …

Jane M. Todd, age 83, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, February 24, 2024 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born January 29, 1941 in Kalamazoo, daughter of the late George Edward and Helen Jean (Schmidt) Darlison. Jane resided in the Sturgis and White Pigeon area her whole life, and was a graduate of White Pigeon High School. …