Obituaries

Kenneth T. Brandys, age 84, of Maple City, and formerly of Mendon, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Kenneth was born on May 24, 1941 in Chicago, the son of the late Theodore and Genevieve (Noga) Brandys. He was raised in Factoryville and spent the majority of his life living in St. Joseph County. Kenneth graduated from Colon High …

Gemma M. Magnani, age 92, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.  She was born on May 26, 1933 in Routa, Italy, a daughter of Basilio and Elisa (Francioni) Mei. Gemma came to the United States at the age of 17, and later became a citizen.  In 1953 she married Ralph Magnani, he preceded her …

Sherry Lynn Leonard, age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away on January 5, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 11, 1952 in Muskegon, the daughter of George M. and Norma Jean (Moseley) Leonard, and graduated from Orchard View High School with the Class of 1971. Sherry worked various jobs in Muskegon, but her …

Carolyn Emma Breece, age 94, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers on Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was born on July 6, 1931 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Olin Raymond and Elivo Heath (Clark) Reames. Carolyn was a lifelong resident of the Three Rivers area. In March of 1948, she married …

Norma Jean (Lausch) Kruger, age 92, of Marcellus, went to be with her Lord Saturday, January 10, 2026 at her home. She was born December 5, 1933 in Berrien Springs, the daughter of Herbert and Arlie Lausch. On December 17, 1949, Norma married Paul Kurt Kruger Jr., whom she met while helping his family on their fruit farm. Together, the …

Marcia Sue Lofts, age 75, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in Marcellus. Born on April 20, 1950 in Three Rivers, Marcia was a spirited and adventurous soul who touched the lives of many. Marcia graduated from Marcellus High School in 1968 and furthered her education at Lansing Business School, graduating …

Peter Stage, age 83, of Sturgis, went to the great hereafter surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Pete was born on March 27, 1942 in Ironwood, Michigan. He was the 7th of seven children born to Henry & Marie (Skeel) Stage. Pete was industrious and entrepreneurial from the beginning, having fond memories of being out on …

Beverlee Kay Potter, age 70, of Marcellus, passed away at her home unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was born in Kalamazoo on August 20, 1955 the daughter of LeRoy and Eleanore (Hughes) Newton. She attended Schoolcraft public schools. On August 15, 1987 she married Robert Potter in White Pigeon. Beverlee loved to garden, tending to her bright and …

Marie Kathryn Noel, age 83, of Mendon, passed away at Three Rivers Health on January 4, 2026 after a long illness.  She was born in Three Rivers on October 12, 1942 the daughter of John and Lydia (Yoder) Overholt.  She attended Burr Oak and Colon schools.  On October 27, 1959 Marie married the love of her life, Lester Noel in …

Robert Walter Moss, age 69, of Howe, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025 at I.U. Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, surrounded by his family. He was born December 22, 1955 in Sturgis, a son of the late Alfred D. and Ida Lenore (Forsberg) Moss. Bob spent most of his life in Sturgis, with the exception of the 10 …