Obituaries

Mary Lou Falkenstein, age 88, a lifelong Sturgis resident passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Thurston Woods Villa. She was born July 25, 1935 at Sturgis Hospital to the late Ruby (Woods) and Don Kline. Mary graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1953. She graduated from Glen Oaks Community College in 1984 with an Associates Degree …

Nanette Flora Bent, age 96, of Marcellus, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at her home. She was born February 26, 1928 in Sturgis, the daughter of Raymond and Martha (Gotsch) Pierson, and graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1945. On July 26, 1950, Nanette married June Bent. She was a faithful and devoted wife and mother …

Nancy E. Gibbs of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born February 14, 1942 in Kalamazoo, a daughter of Carl and Daisy (Harding) Bowman. Nancy graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1960. She later received her associate degree from Glen Oaks Community College and attended Parson Business School.  In October …

Sallie Gardner died in Three Rivers on March 6, 2024. A celebration of Sallie’s life will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers.

Cynthia M Tippman, age 65, of White Pigeon, died Friday, March 15, 2024 at Borgess Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Funeral Services will be at 12:00 Noon Thursday, March 21, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in White Pigeon. Cremation will follow.

Phyllis Andrea Setterblad, age 60, of Sturgis, passed away on February 21, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born December 16, 1963 in Chicago, daughter of Alf Eric and Patricia Faye (Carr) Setterblad. Phyllis resided in Sturgis since 1970 coming from Chicago. Phyllis was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1982. …

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 …