Obituaries

Pamela Sue Baire, age 75, died Friday, February 21, 2025 at Thurston Woods in Sturgis where she has resided the past five years. She was born in Kalamazoo and attended Portage Schools, and was a lifetime resident of southwest Michigan. During her working life, Pam provided in-home care to the elderly and shut-ins. Pam is survived by a son, Christopher …

Michael Dean Christensen, age 59, of Sturgis,  passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 7, 1965, in Cleveland, Ohio, son of Richard Earl and Donna Christensen. Michael resided in Sturgis since 2010, coming from Arizona where he lived his early life. He was a talented truck driver by trade, an occupation he had …

Christopher Todd Moreland, age 54, of Mendon, died Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo following a one-month illness. He was born in Paw Paw on April 5, 1970, the son of Marcell and Eunice (Cameron) Moreland and was a lifetime resident of southwest Michigan. Chris graduated from Constantine High School where he excelled in the wrestling …

Michael Melvin Hendrick of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the age of 80. He was born on July 7, 1944 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Melvin and Lucille (Schleisman) Hendrick. A graduate of Comstock High School with the Class of 1962, Mike furthered his education with a bachelor’s degree in business from Western …

Donald A. Holden, age 67, of Constantine, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at his home.  He was born September 13, 1957 in Three Rivers, a son of Clarence and Anna (Mercer) Holden.  Don graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1975. He worked  for Chenoweth Roofing in Three Rivers, and at Days Molding. He later retired as a  truck …

Carl Elmer Balk, Jr., age 73, of Sturgis, passed away early Wednesday, afternoon February 19, 2025, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born June 27, 1951, in Three Rivers, son of the late Carl and Anna (Hack) Balk. Carl resided in Sturgis for the past 25 years, coming from Centreville where he was a graduate of Centreville High …

James E. Lindsley, age 88, of Sturgis, was surrounded by his family when he passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 18, 2025, at his home. He was born November 30, 1936 in Constantine, son of the late Howard and Catherine (Lott) Lindsley. Jim resided in Sturgis since 1968 coming from Centreville where he was a graduate of Centreville High School class …

Glenna Maxine Fisher, age 93, of Battle Creek and formerly of Centreville, died on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 13, 1931 in Big Rapids, a daughter of Loren and Rose (Troupe) Olson. Glenna graduated from Big Rapids Schools with the class of 1949 and received her Bachelors degree in …

James Michael Meadows, age 44, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Ascension Borgess Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 29, 1980 in Three Rivers, the son of Mary Christina (Weaver) and James Harold Meadows. Jimmy attended Centreville and Three Rivers schools, then Howardsville Christian School where he was …

Gordon K. Swartzentruber, age 94, of LaGrange, died Sunday, February 16, 2025, at home.  He was born in Sturgis on June 15, 1930 to Ira and Eva (Kline) Swartzentruber. Gordon served his country in the US Army from November 1952 to November 1954.  He worked on the family farm in his youth. He also found a love for fixing watches …