Obituaries

Lawrence Francis McConnell, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Larry was born in Beal City, Michigan, the third of Maurice and Kathleen McConnell’s four children. He was raised in a large Irish community just north of Rosebush, Michigan, attended Sacred Heart Academy, and was the most devout Catholic most if not all around him knew. Larry …

Ilene Jeanette Swank, age 74, passed away on Friday, December 20th, 2024, at IU University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on December 1st, 1950 in Tad, West Virginia to Grover and Imogene Crowder. Ilene was a resident of White Pigeon for 53 years. She graduated from West Noble High School in Ligonier, Indiana in 1969. She married Ronnie Dean …

Erma Irene Curtis, age 86, formerly of Constantine, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at The Waters of LaGrange, IN.  She was born February 28, 1938, a daughter of Paul and Dora (Schrock) Birky of Middlebury.  She was the first of five children. Erma met the love of her life, Darrell Curtis, while showing horses in competitions. They were married November 12, …

Carol J. Crawford, age 75, of Colon, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Three Rivers. Carol was born on October 24, 1949, in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Leon and Mary Ann (Zock) Wadsworth. On October 21, 1964, Carol married H. Earl Crawford in Sturgis. H. Earl preceded her in death on …

Wilma Elaine Summey, age 80, of Kalamazoo, previously of Sturgis, passed away early Friday morning, December 20, 2024, at Sue’s Loving Care in Kalamazoo. She was born August 19, 1944, in Garrett, Indiana, daughter of the late Charles Wansitler and late Grace (DePew) Schworm. She spent her early years living in Indiana, attending Brighton, Indiana schools. She married Dale Summey …

Dewey Lynn King Jr., age 52, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. He was born September 7, 1972 in Sturgis, the son of Dewey L. and Dora D. (Mangold) King, and attended White Pigeon High School. Dewey loved nature, especially feeding the squirrels, fishing, and spending time on the lake. He also …

Paul James Carta, age 96, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Vibrant Life Senior Living in Kalamazoo. He was born April 13, 1928 in Three Rivers, the son of Peter and Katherine (Choinacky) (Carta) Kauffman. His father came to the U.S. from Italy at a young age. His maternal grandparents were from Poland. Paul …

Robert DeVon Beachey, age 82, of White Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. He was born June 23, 1942 in Constantine, the son of Elmer L. and Ruth P. (McBrier) Beachey, and grew up on the farm surrounded by animals and grain crops. Bob graduated from Constantine High School with the Class of 1960, …

Carl Elsworth Eaton, age 95, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, December 18, 2024, at his home. He was born October 19, 1929, in Sturgis, son of the late Wesley Harl and Florence Edna (Harris) Eaton. Carl was raised by his foster parents, Charles and Eula Comminator. Carl was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with …

Hazel Louise Lintz, age 97, formerly of Constantine, died on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at her home in West Union, IL.  She was born June 15, 1927 in Bronson, MI a daughter of James and Lola (Adams) Ulrich. Hazel graduated from Constantine High School in 1944 and attended Hillsdale College. On March 28, 1946 she married Bert Lintz in Ashland, …