Obituaries

Pamela Kay Penninger, age 78, of Sturgis, died on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Skaggs Assisted Living in Burr Oak. She was born February 3, 1947 in Elkhart, a daughter of Robert and Phyllis (Funkhouser) Hudson. Pam graduated from Jimtown High School in Elkhart. On July 25, 1970 she married John Penninger, Sr at Northside Baptist Church in Elkhart. He …

Jerry Lynn Culp of Portage, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 82. Born to Edgar and Margaret Culp on October 30, 1943, he grew up on Donnell Lake in Vandalia. Jerry was inspired by a teacher in elementary school to become a teacher. After graduating from Cassopolis High School in 1962, he attended Western Michigan …

Christine M Carper, age 67, of White Pigeon, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at her home. She was born on April 8, 1958 in Three Rivers, the Daughter of Gene and Suzanne (Thaden) Carper. She was a resident of White Pigeon most of her life. She was employed in trailer manufacturing. Christine is survived by her Children:  Jeffrey (Melissa) …

Charles N Lane, age 60, of Sturgis, died at  home on Monday, December 29, 2025.He was born on September 28, 1965 in Three Rivers, the Son of Charles B and Carma I (Kelley) Lane. Charles was a graduate of Western Michigan University and employed as an Accounting Supervisor for Lake Park Industries in Shipshewana. He was a resident of Sturgis …

John Livingstone McCartney, age 70, passed away at his home in Colon on Sunday, December 28, 2025, having lived a life of integrity and graciousness. John was born on February 22, 1955 to Virginia (Francis) and Richard McCartney. In 1988 he married Valerie J. Schwartz. They and their children, Amanda and Alex, carved a creative and enjoyable life. Together, John …

Harriet Mae Knight, age 93, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, December 28, 2025, at the Ernestine M. Raclin House in Mishawaka. She was born November 17, 1932 in Ravenna, Ohio, the daughter of the late Vincent and Lucille (Ringley) Ward. Harriet made Sturgis her home for the past 60 years, after moving from Ohio. On January 14, 1967, …

Phillip “Phil” Summerville, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Three Rivers on Saturday, December 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Phil was born on December 28, 1956 in Kalamazoo, the son of Darlene (Summerville) Lard. William M. Lard lovingly served as his father figure and played an important role in shaping the man Phil became. Phil …

Mickey R Slone, age 72, of Shipshewana, died on December 23, 2025 in Kalamazoo. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 at The Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Services will begin at 1:00 with The Pastor Michelle Perkins of The United Methodist Church officiating. Interment of Cremains will follow in Riverside Cemetery …

Kurt F. Hagenbuch, age 81, of Three Rivers, was reunited with the love of his life on Thursday, December 25, 2025, passing away at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. He was born March 18, 1944 in Three Rivers, the son of Floyd and Violet (Bingaman) Hagenbuch Sr., and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1962. Kurt worked …

Lisa L. Bohm, age 62, of Centreville, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 25, 1963 in Detroit a daughter of James and Charlotte (Keebaugh) Britton. Lisa attended Centreville Schools and graduated from Factoryville Christian School in 1981. Lisa received her Bachelors degree in education from Ypsilanti …