Obituaries

Glenn Robert Chappell, age 66, of Sturgis, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis.  He was born July 10, 1945, in Mountain City, Tenn., a son of the late Stacy and Jewel (Grindstaff) Chappell.  Glenn had been a resident of Sturgis since 1981, moving here from Tennessee.  On Oct. 11, 1969, he married Patricia Heckler …

Lee Douglas Manson Sr., age 52, of Burr Oak, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at his home.  He was born Dec. 14, 1959, in Hazel Crest, Ill., a son of Emery Lee and Mary Lou (Dekker) Manson. At the age of 14, Lee’s family moved to the Fisher Lake area, where he attended Mendon Schools, and later Glen Oaks Community …

Larry Lee Falkenstein, age 62, of Sturgis, Michigan passed away early Saturday morning December 31, 2011 at the Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville, Michigan. He was born May 14, 1949 in Sturgis, Michigan a son of the late Donald L. “Jim” and Ethelynn June (Taylor) Falkenstein. Larry was a lifelong Sturgis resident.  For many years he had been …

Gladys A. Taylor Smith, age 85, of Sturgis, passed away  Saturday, December 31st, 2011 at Thurston Woods Village following a long illness. She was born in Sherman Twp., MI on August 31, 1926, a daughter of  Clarence and Grace (Sink) Harter. She worked as a Assembler at the Kirsch Co. in  Sturgis. Surviving are her daughter, Diana Milliman of Bronson, and son, …

Mary Grace Matianski, 58, of Sturgis, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born Aug. 16, 1953, in Sturgis, a daughter of Jack and Betty (Notestine) Nichols. She had been a resident of the Sturgis and White Pigeon area all her life. On April 25, 1983, she married Daniel S. Matianski is …

Anna Conner, age 69, of Constantine, passed away Friday, December 30th, 2011 at  Three Rivers Health. She was born in Sturgis, MI on March 3, 1942,  a daughter of Robert and Lois (Persing) Boals. On November 4, 1977, she married Douglas Conner in Constantine.  Anna spent her time caring for her family and her home. She also  enjoyed mushroom hunting. Surviving Anna …

Marva Louise Grimm, 68, of Three Rivers, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital following a very lengthy illness. She was born March 24, 1943 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Marvin and Ethel (Kline) Dicken. Mrs. Grimm graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1961. On Dec. 24, 1961 she was united in marriage …

Dale Morgan Fuller, 85, died peacefully at his home on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011 in the presence of his loving family. He was born Sept. 27, 1926 in Three Rivers to Dana and Hattie (Drake) Fuller. He graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1944 and was accepted into the air force academy. Dale served in the Air Force during …

Thurmon Smith, age 68, of Sturgis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother, passed on to his heavenly father Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, Ind.  He was born Feb. 15, 1943, in Sayersville, Ky., a son of Joseph and Gertrude (Beverly) Smith.  Thurmon had resided in Sturgis since 1967. On March 8, 1964, he …

Loretta Constance Blue, age 72, of White Pigeon, passed away Dec. 22, 2011 at her home.  According to her wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place.  A memorial funeral Mass will be held at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 16 at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 404 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis.  The family suggests memorial donations in memory of Loretta …