Obituaries

Nancy Jo Brenner, age 86, of Vicksburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2025 in Lansing following a lengthy illness. She was born on May 28, 1939 in Lansing, the daughter of Harold and Lila (May) Lutz. Nancy attended Webberville High School and was part of the 1957 graduating class, where she earned two scholarships through her hard work and …

Lawrence R. (Larry) Smith, age 80, of Centreville, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Bronson Hospital with family at his side as he peacefully crossed to the other side. He was born on June 18,1945 in Flint, MI, the son (twin #1) of George and Gladys (Foulkes) Smith. The Smith family moved to Greenville, MI in 1946. Larry …

Marilyn J. Lukazcek, age 81, of Sturgis, and longtime former Colon resident, went to be with her Lord and Savior following her peaceful passing late Friday evening, October 31, 2025 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born July 23, 1944 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Donald and Esther (Huber) Baker. Marilyn spent most of her life in …

Lillian Kaye Ballinger, age 77, of Centreville, died peacefully Wednesday, October 29, 2025, just six days shy of her 78th birthday. Her life began November 4, 1947 in Kalamazoo, the oldest of three daughters born to George and Sylvia (Zaika) Horner. Lillian will be greatly missed by family and friends.  She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and …

Paula Beatrice Painter, age 96, formerly of Three Rivers, passed away on October 16, 2025 in Chandler, Arizona. She was born February 10, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of John and Beatrice (Moore) Jahn, and graduated from Mineola High School with the Class of 1947. She went on to get a degree from Geneseo State Teachers College. Over the …

Virginia Lee Brown, age 88, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, October 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 10, 1937 in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Samuel and Rhea (Arver) Cook. Virginia was a lifelong resident of Sturgis and a proud graduate of Sturgis High School with the class …

Bernadette J Freer, age 79, of Middlebury, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Life Care Center of LaGrange. She was born July 16, 1946 in Midland, MI, a daughter of Earl R. and Esther M. (Potts) Miller.  Bernadette graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. She was a lifelong homemaker and enjoyed crochet, advanced coloring books, diamond art and puzzles. …

Tamara M. Kufeldt, age 73, of Constantine, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Beacon Kalamazoo. She was born September 3, 1952 in South Bend, a daughter of Richard and Bianca (East) Hebron. They moved to the family farm in Constantine, and graduated from Constantine Schools in 1970, where she met the love of her life, Gary Kufeldt. …

Lexann Kay Modert, age 52, of Bronson, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital. Lexann was born on February 3, 1973 in Sturgis, the daughter of Earl and Janice (Johnson) Modert. She was a proud graduate of Bronson High School, Class of 1991. Lexann was a talented artist and a kind, free-spirited soul. She was known …

Jaime Rodriguez passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the age of 81.  He was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, on March 26, 1944, to Estevan and Esperanza Villanueva Rodriguez. He grew up in La Isla del Encanto where he developed a strong work ethic and deep love for his family, and an unshakeable pride in his Puerto Rican …