Obituaries

Leo Henry Schinker Jr., born August 19,1941, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 15, 2023, surrounded by family members. Leo retired in 1998 from a civilian career with the Air Force that began in 1966 at Wright Patterson Air-force Base in Dayton, Ohio and led him to Battle Creek’s Federal Center in 1976, where he became Chief of the …

Nancy Kay (Radke) Buckhold, age 86, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Birch Meadows Senior Care. She was the adopted daughter of George and Emma Radke, who preceded her in death. Nancy attended Three Rivers Public Schools and upon graduation she had several jobs and then worked for Peoples Community Bank for 14 years. Nancy married …

Ivan L. Winkler of Vicksburg, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at the age of 91. He was survived by his children: Gary (Penny) Winkler of Three Rivers; Frank Winkler of Scotts; Marsue (Rick) Alexander of Mendon; Brian Winkler of Vicksburg; 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild with another on the way. He is preceded in …

Norma M. Fair, age 98, of Sturgis, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Coldwater. Norma was born in Constantine on February 2, 1925, a daughter of Lester and Vernie (Wittenburg) Burgener. She graduated from Constantine High School in 1943. On September 1, 1946, she married John M. Fair at the First Methodist Church of Constantine. He preceded her …

Steven Scott Dobberteen, Jr., age 51, of Burr Oak, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at his home. He was born December 1, 1971 in Sturgis son of Steven Scott and Georgia (Frye) Dobberteen. Scott resided most of his life in Burr Oak where he was a graduate of Burr Oak High School with the class of 1990. …

Troy Wiley Martin, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at South Bend Memorial Hospital. He was born January 17, 1941 in Brookhaven, Miss, the son of Aaron and Luvenia (Sanders) Martin. Known around Three Rivers as “The Black Gypsy,” Troy loved riding his decorated bicycle around town while wearing his gypsy gear. He was definitely …

Evelyn R. (Harman) Pant, age 91, of Sturgis, passed away early Sunday morning, October 15, 2023 at Thurston Woods Villa in Sturgis. She was born February 5, 1932 in New York, New York daughter of the late Phillip and Lillian (DeBaum) Harman. Mrs. Pant resided in Sturgis for the past 68 years coming from Maryland. Her early life was spent …

Ragnar L. Paul of Union, age 5 months, of Union City, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, October 13, 2023. Ragnar was born on April 26, 2023 in Three Rivers, a son to Keith and Haley (Montes) Paul. He is survived by his parents Keith and Haley Paul of Union City, siblings: Joshua, Justin, Joseph, Cheyienne, Khaleesi, John, …

Sandra J. Mow, age 74, of Sturgis, passed away late Friday evening, October 13, 2023 at her home. She was born September 24, 1949 in Sturgis, daughter of the late David and Ruth (Short) Schmidt. Sandra was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1967. She retired in 2017 from LTI Printing in …

Kenneth T. Stiver of Schoolcraft passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at the age of 91. His life was marked by his admirable career, heartfelt memories, and profound impact on those around him. He was born on October 18, 1931 in Schoolcraft to parents Fred and Mahala (Taylor) Stiver.  Kenneth grew up surrounded by love and a strong sense …