Obituaries

Larry L. Sanford, age 75, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, at his home. Larry was born March 13, 1942, in Sturgis, a son of the late Marshall L. and Marie (Snow) Sanford. He had lived most of his life in the Colon area, graduating from Colon High School with the class of 1960. On Aug. 12, …

Randy Lee Jansen, age 57, passed away unexpected Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. Randy was born Aug. 21, 1960 in Three Rivers to John M. Jansen and Sharon M. Jansen. Randy was a graduate of Three Rivers High School and an employee of Precision Wire. Randy loved playing with his grandchildren and watching their sporting events. He also loved spending time …

Sondra T. Pierce, 68, of Centreville, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Fairview Nursing Home. She was born in Kendallville on August 9, 1949, a daughter of the late Carl and Glema (Preston) Hochstetler. Sondra graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1968. On February 25, 1983, she married Don Pierce in Centreville. He preceded her in death …

Danny W. Cross, 68, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2018, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Sunday, February 11, 2018, at Woodland Baptist Church in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Bob Boone. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-8:00pm, Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Claybar …

Calvin Wayne “Kelly” Rynearson, age 93, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018. He was born Dec. 19, 1924, in Kendallville, Ind., a son of the late Ollie and Edith Rynearson. Calvin was first married to Ethel Dost. This marriage ended in divorce in 1973. On Sept. 9, 1977, he married Janet I. Zellak in Sturgis. She preceded …

Merritt I. Hostetler, 86, of White Pigeon, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, following an extended illness. He was born March 3, 1931, in Middlebury, Ind., a son of Ottis and Nellie (Hostettler) Hostetler. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He lived most of his life in the Mottville …

Perry Mark Strayer, age 59, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his family. Perry was born Jan. 26, 1959, in Alma, to Henry and Betsy (Bordine) Strayer. Perry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and a grandson, Jayden. He leaves to …

Robert Earl Drew, age 87, died on Saturday, February 3, 2018. In accordance with family wishes cremation will be conducted and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Church of the Holy Comforter, 222 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth, IL 60043. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Terry LaMar Notestine, age 61, of Bronson, passed away Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. He was born Aug.16, 1956, in Sturgis, a son of the late Roy and Vera (Huss) Notestine. Terry resided most of his life in the Sturgis and Bronson area. On July 27, 2001, he married Tina Rogers in Sturgis. She died April 14, 2015. Terry was a …

Janet Louise (Acker) Thrams, age 71, of Burr Oak, passed away early Wednesday morning, Feb. 7, 2018, at Sturgis Hospital. She was born June 19, 1946, in Kendallville, Ind., a daughter of the late Orville and Margaret (Rice) Acker. Janet resided most of her life in the Burr Oak area. Her early life was lived in the Mongo, Ind., area, …