Obituaries

Karen Marie Furlong, age 71, of Three Rivers, died on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born April 27, 1953 in Detroit, a daughter of Edward and Marian (Walker) Tabaczuk. On December 11, 1971 she married Gerald Emerick, whom she was married to for 24 years, ending in divorce. On May 20, …

Victoria Joyce Brown, age 81, of Sturgis, passed away early Saturday morning, October 19, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born October 5, 1943, in Coloma, Michigan daughter of the late Joyce (VanVoorhis) Potts. Vicki had resided in Sturgis since 1976, coming from Coloma. On July 25, 2002, she married Gerald James Nelson in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Vicki …

Betty E. Provencher, age 72, of Sturgis, passed away early Friday afternoon, October 18, 2024, at her home. She was born May 3, 1952 in Sturgis. Betty resided most of her life in Sturgis. On April 13, 2002, she married Glenn Provencher at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis by the Rev. Calvin Kolzow. Betty retired from Summit Polymers in Sturgis …

Alvin Theodor Eaton, age 65, of Sturgis, passed away on October 7, 2024, at his home. He was born February 19, 1959 in Sturgis, son of the late Harley Sherman and Mildred (Lord) Eaton. Alvin resided most of his life in Sturgis. He held various jobs including construction and side jobs as a backyard mechanic. He enjoyed riding his bike, …

Dianna F. Clouse, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away on September 29, 2024, at Home Hospice of Arkansas in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born October 24, 1952, in Vermontville, Michigan, daughter of Hazel Crabtree and William Waldron. Dianna resided most of her life in Sturgis. Her early life was spent in Kalamazoo. On December 12, 1970, she married Michael …

Ollie Martin Irvin, age 72, of Sturgis, passed away on September 27, 2024 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek. He was born on November 2, 1951 in Mt. Pleasant, the son of the late Orton and Leona (Jernstadt) Irvin, the oldest of three siblings. Ollie’s cousin described Ollie as the pillar of his extended family. Ollie is survived by his …

William Richard Johnson, age 69, died in Centreville on Monday, October 14, 2024 A graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Mary Ann E. Vische, age 85, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, in Three Rivers, surrounded by family.  She was born on July 14, 1939 in Chicago, a daughter to Andrew and Alyne (Underwood) Tinich. Mary Ann lived in Chicago for 32 years during her childhood and her young adult life. She also lived in Country Club Hills, IL …

Victoria E Holcomb, age 28, of Constantine, died on Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Kalamazoo. She was born on March 6 1996 in South Bend, the Daughter of Robert J Holcomb and Victoria R Wright. She lived in Constantine most of her life and was employed by Michigan Milk Producers Association as a Lab technician. She enjoyed drawing, reading, motorcycles, …

                June Marie Hunt, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, surrounded by family in Mattawan, MI. She was born June 27, 1935 in Monmouth, IL, a daughter to Clark and Myrtle (Summers) Tribbett. June lived in the Marcellus, Three Rivers, and Vicksburg area for the majority of her life. …