Obituaries

Frank Junior Rea, Jr., age 62, of White Pigeon, passed away Thursday evening, November 13, 2025, at Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital. He was born on February 17, 1963 in Hammond, Indiana, son of the late Frank and Phyllis (Guertin) Rea. Frank had resided in the Sturgis and White Pigeon area since 1987, coming from South Bend. He was currently employed by …

Janice Marie Strong, age 88, of Marcellus, MI passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers after a short illness. Janice was born on February 5, 1937, the oldest daughter of Charles and Alice (Johnston) Rolfe. Her early years were spent in the Kalamazoo area, but she had been a resident of Marcellus …

Donald Lee Wolf, age 78, of Flowerfield, MI passed away at his home on Sunday, November 9, 2025, after battling a long illness.  He was born in Valentine, IN on April 4, 1947, the son of Lewis and Dortha (Ault) Wolf. Donald attended Vicksburg High School and was part of the 1965 graduating class.  Immediately following high school, Don enlisted …

Joseph Richard Nowicki Sr., age 84, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 10, 2025, surrounded by the comfort of the place and people he loved most. Born August 8, 1941 in Detroit, Joe was the son of Joseph P. and Catherine (Stachurski) Nowicki. He graduated from Detroit Pershing High School and went on to …

Michael James Phelps, age 71, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Beacon Kalamazoo surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 9, 1954 in Vicksburg, the son of James and Joyce (Hodgman) Phelps, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1972. Mike worked in manufacturing for Viking/Archer Coach for many years, …

George D. Herding, age 72, of Sturgis, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born October 3, 1953 in Three Rivers, a son of the late George and Irene (Jones) Herding. George was a lifelong resident of Sturgis and a proud graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1971. He continued …

Gisela O Trosper, age 80, of White Pigeon, died on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at her home. She was born on May 24, 1945 in Auerswalde, Germany the daughter of Heinz and Marie(Thierfelder) Oettel. Gisela was a resident of The United States since 1967. She enjoyed animals, and retired from Coachman Manufacturing. She married Phillip Trosper on Oct. 2, 1964. …

Jaclynn Dee “Jackie” Havens, age 78, of White Pigeon, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital with her loving husband at her side. Jackie is survived by her husband of 60 years, Michael Hewitt “Mike” Havens. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Holly Havens, in 2021. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted. …

Terrence “Terry” Lee Lewis, age 61, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 6, 1964 in Three Rivers, the son of George E. and Marsha R. (Detwiler) Lewis, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1982. Terry was a dedicated employee of …

Kim Eldon Farris, born on September 14, 1953, in Coldwater, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the age of 72, after a brief battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving mother Barb and daughter Christy at the time of his passing. Kim is survived by his mother, Barb, and his children: Christy (Bob) Snyder of Grayling, …