Obituaries

Marian Elizabeth White, age 100, of Galesburg, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 13, 2025, after a long illness.  She was born in Garden City, Michigan on April 6, 1925, the daughter of George and Anita (Netza) Sabo. On March 2, 1950, Marian married the love of her life Leon White, in Kalamazoo.  For over 40 years, Marian …

Brad Hillyard Leavitt, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in Three Rivers surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 14, 1952 to Von and LaRue (Hillyard) Leavitt in Las Vegas, Nevada, Brad spent his younger years in Southern California, where he developed a lasting love for the beach, surfing, swimming, and motorcycling. A skilled carpenter and …

Bonita Jeanette Summers, age 79, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 29, 1946 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Homer and Maxine (Kahler) Swartz, and graduated from Marcellus High School. On July 3, 1975, Bonita married William “Bill” Summers; they had a passion of working …

Frank Junior Rea, Jr., age 62, of White Pigeon, passed away Thursday evening, November 13, 2025, at Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital. He was born on February 17, 1963 in Hammond, Indiana, son of the late Frank and Phyllis (Guertin) Rea. Frank had resided in the Sturgis and White Pigeon area since 1987, coming from South Bend. He was currently employed by …

Janice Marie Strong, age 88, of Marcellus, MI passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers after a short illness. Janice was born on February 5, 1937, the oldest daughter of Charles and Alice (Johnston) Rolfe. Her early years were spent in the Kalamazoo area, but she had been a resident of Marcellus …

Joseph Richard Nowicki Sr., age 84, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 10, 2025, surrounded by the comfort of the place and people he loved most. Born August 8, 1941 in Detroit, Joe was the son of Joseph P. and Catherine (Stachurski) Nowicki. He graduated from Detroit Pershing High School and went on to …

Michael James Phelps, age 71, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Beacon Kalamazoo surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 9, 1954 in Vicksburg, the son of James and Joyce (Hodgman) Phelps, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1972. Mike worked in manufacturing for Viking/Archer Coach for many years, …

George D. Herding, age 72, of Sturgis, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born October 3, 1953 in Three Rivers, a son of the late George and Irene (Jones) Herding. George was a lifelong resident of Sturgis and a proud graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1971. He continued …

Gisela O Trosper, age 80, of White Pigeon, died on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at her home. She was born on May 24, 1945 in Auerswalde, Germany the daughter of Heinz and Marie(Thierfelder) Oettel. Gisela was a resident of The United States since 1967. She enjoyed animals, and retired from Coachman Manufacturing. She married Phillip Trosper on Oct. 2, 1964. …

Jaclynn Dee “Jackie” Havens, age 78, of White Pigeon, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital with her loving husband at her side. Jackie is survived by her husband of 60 years, Michael Hewitt “Mike” Havens. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Holly Havens, in 2021. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted. …