Obituaries

Richard Scott Davidson, age 71, of Sturgis, known as “Scott” Davidson to friends and family, died on Monday, February 12th, 2024 at the Michigan Medicine Hospital in Ann Arbor, after a long battle with Leukemia. Scott, a lifelong resident of Sturgis, was born on November 9, 1952, to Richard Leo Davidson and Elaine C. Davidson. Scott was preceded in death …

George Sampley, age 81, of Three Rivers, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 11, 2024. George was born June 25, 1942, in Jackson County, Alabama.   George attended Kalamazoo Central High School. He married his beloved wife of 62 years, Karen Frick of Portage. He retired from Local 7 Sheet Metal Workers Union. Karen & George spent …

Doris A. Gearring, age 75, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023, in Boston after an extended illness. Doris was born on April 8, 1948, in Greenville, SC to Lt Col Paul and Alda Adams of Lincoln, NE. Doris graduated from Lincoln High School, attended the University of Nebraska, and then graduated from Fisk University in Nashville. She married David …

Rosalie Jean Douglas, age 68, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at her home. She was born November 18, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1975. While in high school she was a baton twirler and set her sights on becoming a caregiver for handicapped students. Rose loved …

Joanne Shutes, age 84, of Three Rivers, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at her home following a very brief illness. She was born in Mendon on September 23, 1939 the daughter of John and Susie (Van Voorhis) Wolfe and was a lifetime resident of the Mendon-Three Rivers area. She graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1957, and …

Justin Noel Norton died in Chicago on January 28, 2024 at the age of 48. Justin was born to Pratoom (Toy) Sommai Norton and Richard (Ric) Norton nearly a half century ago in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. From the time he took his first breath “the die was set.” He was destined to be the beautiful person that …

Rosemary H. (Miller) Hochstetler, age 77 years, 2 months, and 7 days, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at her residence, after being bedfast for 2 months. She was born December 5, 1946, in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Henry J. and Susie (Bontrager) Miller. On March 9, 1967, she married Raymond D. Hochstetler. They lived in matrimony …

Carl R. Hawn, age 84, of Constantine, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born June 16, 1939 in  Ligonier , a son of George and Ethel (Smith) Hawn. Carl graduated from Cromwell High School in 1957.He worked at the Ford garage in Constantine, later going to the foundry in White Pigeon, …

Anna V. St. John, age 93, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born August 13, 1930 in Lycoming County, PA a daughter to the late Alvin and Leona (Lyons) Milheim. Anna was first married to Irvin Ryder on Aug. 4, 1950. He preceded her in death Feb. 11, 1974. She then …

Clifford Louis Miller, known by many as Butch, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, kindness, and a great sense of humor. Born on June 25, 1940, in Battle Creek, to parents Clifford and Edna Miller, Cliff lived a remarkable life enriched with diverse experiences. He attended Vicksburg Community Schools and proudly graduated from …