Obituaries

Gerald Disney Vogt, age 88, of Klinger Lake, Sturgis, passed away early Thursday morning, Feb. 20, 2014, at his home. He was born May 19, 1925, in Sturgis, a son of the late John W. and Olive Caroline (Disney) Vogt. Jerry was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1944. He continued …

Wallace Earl Bristow, 68, of Colon, died Monday at his home. Wally was born Dec, 3, 1945, in Aberdeen, N.C., to the late Harris L. Bristow and Una M Bristow “Allred.” Wally graduated and served in the U.S. Navy from 1964-1966. In 1975, he married Ottilie Bristow and they lived in Taylor until they moved to Sturgis in 1996. Wally …

Rolene L. French, age 80, of Coldwater, passed away, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, at Community Health Center of Branch County. Rolene was born Sept. 3, 1933, in Matteson Township, a daughter of the late Merton E. and Golda C. (Hovarter) French. Rolene had lived in Branch County all her life and was a member of the former Matteson Brethren Church. …

Thomas “Tommy” Ray Oswalt III, age 17, of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 19th, 2014. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI. on October 3, 1996 the son of Thomas Ray Oswalt II and Michele Marie (Kelley) LaPlant. Tommy has been a lifetime resident of Three Rivers. He attended Three Rivers Schools where he was very active in …

Nancy D. Earl-Johansen, 75, of Goshen, Ind., died Feb. 17, 2014 at Kindred Hospital in Mishawaka, Ind. Born May 12, 1938 in Three Rivers, daughter to the late George and Helen (Beebe) Baker. From June of 1958 to April of 1975 she was married to Richard L. Earl Sr. and they created two children, Rick and Kathy. In July of …

Brent A. Walters, age 57, of Battle Creek, passed away unexpectedly Feb. 13, 2014, at his home. He was born May 13, 1956, in Sturgis, a son of the late LaVerne and Shirley (Kunce) Walters. Brent graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1974. He also attended Glenn Oak Community College and was a veteran of the U.S. …

William K. Grant, age 54, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday evening, Feb. 18, 2014, at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville. He was born Jan. 16, 1960 in LaGrange, Ind., a son of William and Joyce (Ehret) Grant. Bill resided in the Sturgis and Elkhart, Ind., area his whole life and was a member of Sturgis High School class …

Ray Lee Herschleb, age 76, of Three Rivers died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. He was born in Three Rivers on Oct. 23, 1937 the son of the late Albert M. and Naomi B. (Euler) Herschleb. He graduated from Three Rivers High School and attended Western Michigan University. Ray served in the U.S. Navy …

Doris Marie Krull, age 92, passed away on February 17, 2014 at her home in Three Rivers. She was born on May 10, 1921 in Dowagiac, MI the daughter of Russell and Jennie Seitz. Doris worked in the Three Rivers High School cafeteria and Family Pharmacy as well. Doris was very well known for her crocheting skill, and many people …

Max Harold Hard, age 67, of Constantine passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center. Max was born in Battle Creek, MI on January 9, 1947 the son of Howard and Verba Sours. Max was a “jack of all trades” and enjoyed wood working , flea markets, western shows, and wrestling. Max also enjoyed fishing, and hunting, …