Obituaries

Robert Peter Meindertsma, born February 14, 1935, age 90, went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, February 12, 2026. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Jeanne Marie Meindertsma whom he was married to for 57 years; his parents John and Catherine Meindertsma; siblings Larry (Audrey) Meindertsma, Richard (Phyllis) Meindertsma; grandson Owen Senior; sister-in-law Linda Deising; and nephew …

Ronald (Ron) Frederick Leach, age 88, of Three Rivers, went to his heavenly home on the 11th day of February 2026. Ron was born September 17, 1937 in Saginaw, the son of Kenneth and Louise (Behm) Leach, and graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1955. He attended Ferris Institute, Big Rapids, where he received his Pharmacist Degree …

Juanita G. Kimble was born on May 7, 1958 in Three Rivers, and passed away on February 6, 2026 at the age of 67. She was a devoted mother and grandmother whose life revolved around her family, her home, and caring for those around her. Juanita grew up in a loving middle-class family in Three Rivers. Some of her happiest …

Michael A. Donley, age 70, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026 in Elkhart. Born in Sturgis on January 4, 1956, to James Donley and Margaret (Clark) Johnson, Michael’s journey through life was marked by an unwavering spirit of kindness and a heart full of love for his family. Michael’s early years in …

Richard G. “Dick” Benne, DVM, age 93, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis.  He was born December 11, 1932, in Manhattan, Kansas, to Erwin J. and Gladys E. (Meyer) Benne. Dr. Benne practiced veterinary medicine for 30 years in the LaGrange area as a founding partner of LaGrange Animal Hospital. …

Sheila Ann (Moored) Spealman, age 88, of Scotts, Michigan, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at her home, after a life richly devoted to family, faith, and service to others. Sheila was born on April 17, 1937 in Hastings to Grace (Marble) Moored and Forrest Moored. She later made her home in Scotts, where she built a life centered …

Terri Lynn Wolff, age 77, of Three Rivers passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Wolf Rivers Assisted Living, where she had been residing under their loving care. She was born on December 1, 1948, the daughter of Edward and Wanda (Westphal) Henry. Terri was born in Valparaiso, Indiana, and spent most of her childhood in Illinois. She graduated …

Norman Eugene “Skeeter” Frye, age 70, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 15, 1955 in Three Rivers, the son of Amos L. and Marie D. (Jones) Frye, and graduated with the Class of 1973 from Three Rivers High School, where he played baseball. …

Trevor A. Hochstedler, age 54, of Goshen, Indiana, and formerly of Quincy, Michigan, passed away at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Trevor was born on October 4, 1971 in LaGrange to LaMar D. and Linda S. (Seybert) Hochstedler, who preceded him in death. Raised in LaGrange County, Trevor graduated from Westview High School with the Class …

Juanita R. Hagan, a luminary in the lives of many, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at the of 95, at her beloved home in Marcellus, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 9, 1931, Juanita lived a life defined by purpose, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to nurturing others. Education, service, and advocacy were not simply …