Obituaries

Carolyn Emma Breece, age 94, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers on Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was born on July 6, 1931 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Olin Raymond and Elivo Heath (Clark) Reames. Carolyn was a lifelong resident of the Three Rivers area. In March of 1948, she married …

Norma Jean (Lausch) Kruger, age 92, of Marcellus, went to be with her Lord Saturday, January 10, 2026 at her home. She was born December 5, 1933 in Berrien Springs, the daughter of Herbert and Arlie Lausch. On December 17, 1949, Norma married Paul Kurt Kruger Jr., whom she met while helping his family on their fruit farm. Together, the …

Marcia Sue Lofts, age 75, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in Marcellus. Born on April 20, 1950 in Three Rivers, Marcia was a spirited and adventurous soul who touched the lives of many. Marcia graduated from Marcellus High School in 1968 and furthered her education at Lansing Business School, graduating …

Peter Stage, age 83, of Sturgis, went to the great hereafter surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Pete was born on March 27, 1942 in Ironwood, Michigan. He was the 7th of seven children born to Henry & Marie (Skeel) Stage. Pete was industrious and entrepreneurial from the beginning, having fond memories of being out on …

Beverlee Kay Potter, age 70, of Marcellus, passed away at her home unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was born in Kalamazoo on August 20, 1955 the daughter of LeRoy and Eleanore (Hughes) Newton. She attended Schoolcraft public schools. On August 15, 1987 she married Robert Potter in White Pigeon. Beverlee loved to garden, tending to her bright and …

Marie Kathryn Noel, age 83, of Mendon, passed away at Three Rivers Health on January 4, 2026 after a long illness.  She was born in Three Rivers on October 12, 1942 the daughter of John and Lydia (Yoder) Overholt.  She attended Burr Oak and Colon schools.  On October 27, 1959 Marie married the love of her life, Lester Noel in …

Robert Walter Moss, age 69, of Howe, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025 at I.U. Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, surrounded by his family. He was born December 22, 1955 in Sturgis, a son of the late Alfred D. and Ida Lenore (Forsberg) Moss. Bob spent most of his life in Sturgis, with the exception of the 10 …

Elma D. Bontrager-Troyer, age 83, of Centreville, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.  She was born in Nottawa Township on September 16, 1942, the daughter of Dan Jr. and Lydia (Miller) Bontrager.  She was married to Alvin Troyer on October 28, 1965 and they lived in holy matrimony for 52 years until Alvin’s passing in 2018. …

Nancy K. Evilsizor, age 49, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at her home. She was born January 1, 1977 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Gerald and Brenda (Brown) Evilsizor. Nancy spent her life between Kentucky and St. Joseph County, Michigan, and was a member of Sturgis High School class of 1995. She was a dedicated …

Catharine Weed, age 91, of Sturgis, passed away Monday evening, January 5, 2026, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born on September 8, 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee, the only child of the late Robert L. and Laura (Transou) Carpenter. Catharine spent her early years in Memphis and later resided in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, before moving to Sturgis in …