Obituaries

Paula Marie Coomer, age 75, of Mendon, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on January 28, 1949 the daughter of Gerald R. and Ellamaree (Maxim) Meyer. She attended Centreville Schools, where she later earned her GED. She went on to complete her Associates Degree at Glen Oaks Community College. Paula was married …

Charles H. Holleman, age 66, of Constantine, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 in Three Rivers due to injuries sustained in a tragic automobile accident that also took the lives of two of the family’s beloved dogs, EZ and Lilly. He was born February 24, 1957 in Chicago, son of the late Harvey H. and Jacqueline Ann (Young) Holleman. Charlie …

Candy Lyn Hansell, age 72, of Constantine, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. She was born October 1, 1951 in Seattle, WA, the daughter of John and Almeda Schuller, and worked as a nursing assistant in the healthcare field. Candy enjoyed making jewelry, gardening, and watching birds at any of the many …

Don L. Troyer, M.D., age 74, died on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at his home in Three Rivers. He was born on January 13, 1949 to Dana O. Troyer, M.D. and Verna (Burkholder) Troyer in Dhamtari, India, where they were serving as medical missionaries. Don grew up in Goshen, Indiana where he graduated from Goshen High School and Goshen College …

John Thomas Churchill, age 48, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at home. He was born March 9, 1975 in Lansing, a son to Daniel V. and Penny Sue (Osenga) Churchill. On April 1, 2017 in White Pigeon, he married Rhoda Matchett. John was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and had been employed by Thor Industries before …

Casy Byron Hoffman, age 39, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 21, 1984 in Elkhart to Randy and Connie (Brooks) Hoffman, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 2002. Casy was always a very mischievous, adventurous, rebellious little …

Michael Allen Jernagan, age 70, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, February 1, 2024, at his home due to heart related issues. He was born March 3, 1953, at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, son of the late LeRoy and Ethel B. (Dost) Jernagan. Mike was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High …

Reverend James G. Balzer, of Sturgis, died at his home on Thursday, February 1, 2024, one day after his 85th birthday. He was cared for by his children during the last days of his life, and passed into Jesus’ arms with his family by his side. James was born on January 31, 1939, to Alexander and Eva (Jacoby) Balzer in …

Donna Gertrude Hughes, age 89, of Berrien Springs, died on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Loving Care Home in Berrien SpringsI. She was born January 7, 1935 in South Branch, MI a daughter of Samuel and Margaret (Duby) Hughes. Donna was a lifelong homemaker and held various jobs over the years. Donna was a member and volunteer of several organizations …

Marilyn J. Currier, age 93, of Sturgis, died on Monday, January 29, 2024. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 on Friday, February 2, 2024, at The Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon, where services will begin at 3:00. Cremation will follow. Donations may be directed to the Seventh Day Adventist Church.