Obituaries

Brian Patrick Schabes, age 62, of Sturgis, died Monday, August 7, 2023 at his home. He was born in Chicago on December 8, 1960 the son of Robert John Schabes and Joan Marie (Murray) Schabes. He attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School and Three Rivers High School. Brian had been employed at U.S. Cargo and Forest River Paper in Bristol, Indiana. …

Mark Eugene Klein, age 70, of Mendon, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Three Rivers on September 8, 1952 the son of Vincent Eugene Klein and Henrietta (Pleuster) Klein. He graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1970. He was employed at Simpson Paper Company for thirty-and-one-half years before …

Angelena “Angel” Sue Burnett, age 51, of Constantine, died on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at her home. She was born June 26, 1972 in Three Rivers, a daughter of Lee and Judith (Hoyt) Burnett. Angel attended Constantine Schools and worked for several area manufacturing companies. Angel loved the outdoors especially swimming and attending concerts of Savannah Dexter and Jelly Roll. …

Penny Lisa Caruthers, age 58, of Sturgis, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at her home. She was born January 12, 1965 in Three Rivers, daughter of Carolyn Caruthers. Penny resided in Sturgis for over 25 years coming from Three Rivers where she was a graduate of Three Rivers High School. She was a homemaker and devoted mother. Penny …

Stacy Mae Ramsey, age 38, of Mishawaka, and a former longtime resident of Sturgis, passed away late Saturday evening, August 5, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born November 16, 1984 in Giddings, Texas. Her parents were the late Marilyn (Lipscomb) Ramsey and James “Pat” Jacobs. Stacy resided in Mishawaka for the past two years coming from …

Dan Mourey, age 69, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 14, 1953 in Rushville, Ind., the son of Frank O. and Mary A. (Springman) Mourey, and graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School with the Class of 1972. Dan served his country in the United States Navy. …

Carol J. Deller, age 75, of Kalamazoo, and formerly Constantine, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Vibrant Life Senior Living in Kalamazoo. She was born September 5, 1947 in Detroit, a daughter of Alfred and Marcella (Lutey) Dentzer. She graduated from Redford High School and later Albion College. On June 21, 1969 Carol married Jack Deller in Detroit. He …

David Keith Algarin, Jr., age 30, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 in Matteson Township, Michigan. He was born June 2, 1993 in Sturgis, son of David Algarin and Teresa (Shouse) Harter. He had been employed by ACM Plastics and Atlantic Paper, both in Sturgis. He loved playing Airsoft. David is survived by his son: Liam; parents: Teresa …

Lauren Lynn Eicher, age 56, of Millersburg, Indiana passed away Sunday afternoon, August 6, 2023 at her home. She was born October 13, 1966 in Rockford, Illinois daughter of the late Raymond and Rogene (Nicholson) Valenti. Lauren resided in Millersburg for the past 24 years coming from Middlebury, and her early life was spent in Berne, Indiana. On August 4, …

Jeffrey Brininger, age 65, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on Friday, July 28th, 2023. Jeff was born on February 8th, 1958 in Kalamazoo. Jeff retired in February 2022 from Precision Dose in South Beloit, Illinois. Jeff is survived by his Wife; Dawn Brininger; his Children, Randy (Jessica) Brininger, Jamie Brininger, and Amy (Luke) Malavolti Grandchildren; …