Obituaries

David M. Eby, age 80, of Coloma, formerly of Baldwin, passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father Friday, July 20, 2018 at his residence in the comfort of his family’s presence. He was born March 23, 1938 to Mahlon and Hope Eby. He married Patricia Jean Longcor February 1, 1959 in Porter Township, Michigan.  She survives. David graduated from …

Rodney Lee Baker, age 83, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 19, 2018, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 21, 1935, in Three Rivers, a son of Owen O. and Myrtle(Ketchum) Baker. He married Emily Hrdlovich in 1957. Rodney resided most of his life in the Sturgis area with the exception of a …

Carl William Ringler, age 74, died on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. The family will receive friends for visitation from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Hohner Funeral Home.  Cremation will be conducted following visitation services.

Richard (Dick) Forrest Kirby, age 90, deeply loved husband, father and grandfather, of Oak Park Heights, Minn., and formerly of Sturgis, passed on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean L. Kirby; his mother, Bernice A. Kirby; and his father, Everett L. Kirby. Dick is survived by children Scott (Mary), Kimberly (Steven Belzer) and …

Frederick William Hull, age 63, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday evening, July 18, 2018, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born Jan. 12, 1955, in Grant, a son of the late Dean D. and Hilve (Hendrickson) Hull. Fred resided most of his life in the Sturgis area and was a …

Kathleen Elaine (Reed) Hollister, age 85, of Bronson, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. She was born May 20, 1933, the daughter of William Ira and Maurine Ida (Blossom) Reed and lived her life in the Burr Oak and Bronson area. On November 23, 1951, in Angola, she said “I Do” to Donald Roy Hollister …

Stanley W. Bickel, age 76 of Mendon, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born in Cadillac, Michigan on June 20, 1942 the eleventh of twelve children born to Hallett Herr and Hazel Marie (Sheldon) Bickel. After graduating from Cadillac High School, Stanley served in the US Army for four years. He was employed …

Mr. Larry Allen Clark age 77, of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at his home.  Larry was born in Defiance, OH on January 15, 1941 the son of Wilfred and Dean (Stoller) Clark. On January 11, 1964 Larry was united in marriage to Mrs. Martha G. “Marty” Clark (Marketon) in Waverly, Minnesota.  Together they raised …

Jerry O. Burnham, age 84, of Vicksburg, passed away with his family at his side Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born March 17, 1934, in Branch County’s Burlington Township, a son of George and Lucille (Hanna) Burnham. Jerry was a longtime Battle Creek resident after graduating from Marshall High School with the class …

Shea Michael Cline, age 28, of Three Rivers, died Monday, July 16, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born in Three Rivers on Dec. 3, 1989 the son of John E. and Kimberly (McWatters) Cline III and was a lifetime resident of Three Rivers. Shea was a handyman, and had worked for Keller Roofing, JMC Construction, Viking …