Obituaries

Hazel Keller, age 93, of Savannah, Tenn., mother of former Sturgis resident Karen Ruhlig and mother-in-law of former Trinity Lutheran Church pastor the late Rev. Erwin A. Ruhlig, received her crown of glory Thursday, June 2, 2011, in Savannah. She was born June 28, 1917, in Blissfield, a daughter of the late Hermann August and Marie Ida (Bachendahl) Kittner. On …

Lois C. Hetmansperger, 94, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, at Sturgis Hospital in Sturgis. She was born June 12, 1917, in Spencerville, Ind., to the late Menno and Zula (Sponhower) Gerig. She married Duane F. Hetmansperger on Aug. 3, 1966, in the “Little Brown Church in the Vale” in Nashua, Iowa. He preceded …

Richard L. Rumps, 47, of Sturgis, died unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011, at his home. He was born July 2, 1964 in Detroit, a son of Richard L. and Fran (Rainwater) Rumps Sr. Richard had been employed by Jayco Inc. in Middlebury, Ind. He enjoyed fishing, boating, fireworks and being at the lake. He also enjoyed singing and listening to …

Esther Elizabeth Mohney, 101, of Three Rivers, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011 at the Heartland Health Care Center. She was born on April 6, 1910 in Adamsville, Cass County, the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Onkes) Neterer. Mrs. Mohney has been a lifetime resident of this area. She was a long time member of the First …

Grace M. Oldenburg, 80, of Mottville Township, White Pigeon, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo following an extended illness. Visitation will be Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Farrand Funeral Home, White Pigeon. Funeral service will be at Mottville Bible Church on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Michael Bender officiating. Interment …

On the evening of June 16, 1980, a beautiful boy Adam Lackey came into this world. He made deep and lasting impacts on so many people and sadly departed Aug. 14, 2011, in Boseman, Mont., leaving many broken hearts behind.  Adam grew up in Sturgis with his family and a large crew of critters, most notably his $5 mutt named …

June Carol Kauffman, age 84, of Sturgis, Michigan passed away Monday afternoon August 15, 2011 at the home of her son in Sawyer, Michigan. She was born June 2, 1927 in Buffalo, New York a daughter of the late Frederick and Ora B. (Hulburd) Weaver. June had resided in Sturgis since 1958 coming from Buffalo, New York. On June 10, …

Maurice Cook, age 89, of Mendon, died Tuesday Aug. 16, 2011 at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. He was born in Decatur, IL on Aug. 25, 1921 the only child of Stenning and Nellie (Haub) Cook. He was a graduate of Argenta , IL High School, and was married to Henrietta L. Martin on Dec. 24, 1943 in …

Frank D’Haese, 80, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, Aug. 14, at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers, after an extended illness. Visitation is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon, with services at 2 p.m., following visitation. Interment will take place in White Pigeon Township Cemetery. Donations may be directed to the family. Envelopes are available at …

Winifred L. Waltz, 87, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday evening, Aug. 14, 2011 at the Riverview Manor, Three Rivers. She was born on Jan. 6, 1924 in Kalamazoo County, the daughter of William and Josie (Bower) Barton. On Feb. 19, 1941 in Three Rivers she married George W. Waltz, who preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 2010. Surviving …