Obituaries

Susan Kay Wheeler, age 73, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, September 30, 2024. She was born in Vicksburg on July 9, 1951 the daughter of Carl and Verna (Nichols) Heath. On June 20, 2008 Susan married Don Wheeler at King’s Mill in Leonidas. Susan was a simple woman who enjoyed the simple things in life. …

Alissa Lorraine Jacobs, age 20, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Alissa was born on March 12, 2004 in Kalamazoo, a daughter to Mark and Lisa (Delp) Jacobs. Alissa was a graduate of Colon High School as a member of the class of 2022. She was currently employed at Midwest Tool in Sturgis …

Jada Rovina Salisbury, age 55, of Centreville, passed away Monday evening, September 30, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born December 19, 1968, in Sturgis, daughter of Richard and Mary (McWatters) Keckler. Jada resided most of her life in Centreville. On August 30, 2014, she married Keith Salisbury, Jr. in Three Rivers. Jada was a dedicated wife …

Charles “Chuck” Grill, age 63, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at his home in Three Rivers. He was born on May 28, 1961, a son to Robert and Mavis (Hedleman) Grill in Milwaukee. He married his wife, Cheryl Straus on November 18, 1994 in Las Vegas. Chuck was an electrician by trade, working for over 30 years at …

The Reverend Roger L. Sassaman, age 81, of Goshen and Centreville, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, pastor, and friend, was called to his heavenly home on the Festival of Saint Michael and All Angels, Sunday, September 29, 2024 in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began July 4, 1943 in Elkhart, the older of two sons born to …

Rosaine “Ruck” Fern James, age 92, of Howe, IN passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Mrs. James was born on November 25, 1931 in Muscatine, IA to Philip William and Sarah Jeraldine (Rosenberg) Stark. In 1949, Ruck graduated from Muscatine High School in Muscatine, IA. …

Helen Vienna Haley, age 74, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 15, 1950 in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Virginia (Dixon) Fitzhugh, and graduated from Leavenworth High School. Helen moved to Three Rivers in 1988 and with her outgoing personality soon became a …

Doris E. Anderson, age 87, of Battle Creek, and formerly of Coldwater, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Doris was born on March 23, 1937, in Colon, a daughter to the late Emmon and Fern (Tefft) Hackenburg. Doris was a graduate of Colon High School as a member of the class of 1954. …

Karen M. Bowen, age 52, of Goshen, died on Sept. 19, 2024 following an extended illness. She was born on May 18, 1972 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Michael D. and Joyce S. (Linn) Rose. She was a Goshen resident for 18 years coming, from White Pigeon. She was employed at the Chili’s Restaurant in Goshen for many years …

Mariah Ann Hodges Hersey, age 93, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at her home on September 10, 2024. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00 at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 817 Eighth St., Three Rivers. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.