Obituaries

  Robert Lee Gray, 77, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 24, 2016 at the Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers following a long, difficult battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Robert (Bob), a founding faculty member at Glen Oaks Community College (GOCC), is remembered as a man who passionately loved music; and dedicated his life to teaching, mentoring …

Mr. Rochester “Chet” Brown Sr., age 70, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 25, 2016. Chet was born April 26, 1945 in New Orleans, LA., from the union of Velma and Louis Brown Sr. Chet moved to Michigan in 1959. He was employed by General Motors Corporation for forty years …

Ruby Steiner, 71, of White Pigeon, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Goshen Hospital. She was born in VanWert County, OH on March 21, 1944, daughter of Glen and Viola (Gibson) Copsey. Ruby graduated from Constantine High School in 1962. She married Dennis Steiner on June 17, 1962 at Trinity Missionary Church. She received her cosmetology license from the …

Angeline “Angie” (Rorris) Fudge, age 93, of Klinger Lake, Sturgis, Mich., passed away Saturday afternoon, Jan. 23, 2016, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born Feb. 5, 1922, in Cedar Lake, Ill., near Chicago, daughter of the late Charles and Asemena (Skufakiss) Rorris. On June 4, 1949, she married Warren J. Fudge in Hammond, Ind. Mrs. Fudge was …

Sheila Kay (Borgert) Macfarlane, age 52, of Schoolcraft, Mich., passed away at Bronson Methodist Hospital on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Sheila was born in Sturgis on Jan. 15, 1964, to Keith and Doris Borgert. She graduated from Sturgis High School in 1982. She attended Western Michigan University and graduated with an MBA degree, BA degree …

Alice Mary Gamble of Centreville died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 at the age of 80. Alice was born in Marcellus on May 22, 1935 the daughter of Roy A. and Eleanora (Settle) Timm. She graduated from Marcellus High School in 1952 before attending Western Michigan University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in 1968 and a Master’s Degree in 1972. …

Anna M Gary, of Vicksburg, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at the age of 92. Anna was born April 20, 1923, in Wakelee, a daughter of Clark and Margaret (Lemke) Brown. She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1942. On Sept. 27, 1942, she married Russell D. Gary. Anna is survived by her three children, Gloria Gary-Smith of …

Nilsa Alvarez, age 50, of Three Rivers, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico on May 22, 1965 the daughter of Raphael Alvarez and Maria Rosario. Nilsa was a homemaker and has been a resident of Three Rivers for five years, coming from Massachusetts. She attended the Faith …

Harriet Jane Lopahs, age 88, of Three Rivers passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Heartland Healthcare Center. She was born in Three Rivers on January 10, 1928 the daughter of Arthur and Martha (Barnes) Blasius. Harriet was preceded in death by husband John Lopahs; daughter, Vicky Lynn Blood, two sisters, Doretha and Ethel and sister-in -law, Elnora. She …

Teresa Christine Smith, age 56, of Juneau, Alaska, and a former resident of Sturgis, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, at her home. She was born Feb.2, 1959, in Sturgis, a daughter of David Lee and Karen K. (Paxton) Gilbo. Teresa resided in Alaska for the past several years. She also lived in Oregon for more than 20 years and …