Obituaries

Linda Lee Perkins, age 84, of LaGrange, died Monday, May 22, 2023, at her home. Linda was born on August 16, 1938, in Sturgis to L. Roger and Lillian M. (Spears) Perkins. Living most of her life in the area, she worked from 1967-1993 at Kirsch Company in Sturgis. Linda enjoyed camping, traveling, and riding in her dune buggy. For …

Dwight A. “Butch” Ames, age 73, of Mendon, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.  He was born in Three Rivers on March 31, 1950 the son of Claude Ames, Sr. and Amy Maxine (Parker) Ames, and attended Three Rivers Schools.  He was married to Sandra Mae Tase on June 15, 1968 in Three …

Nadine Ann Brown, age 68, of Constantine passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in her home where her loving family had been caring for her. She was born September 21, 1955 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Gary and Bettie (Welburn) Brown. Nadine was a feisty, creative woman who loved arts and crafts, elephants, baking, her children, family, friends and …

Robert Dewayne Stahl, age 66, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Thursday morning, May 25, 2023 at his home. He was born September 23, 1956 in Three Rivers, son of Robert and Josata (Clark) Stahl. Bob resided in Sturgis most of his life with the exception of the few years he lived in Florida. On July 23, 1994 …

Megan Marie Fry, age 42, of LaGrange, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was surrounded by family and friends at the end of her 10-month courageous fight against cancer. Megan was born on April 20, 1981, in Coldwater to Ronald and Jill (VanWagner) McNamee. She grew up in Orland, Indiana with …

Marilyn Geneene Morrisson, age 84, of Otsego, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at Boulder Creek Assisted Living, in Rockford, MI. Born September 27, 1938, in Goshen, she was the daughter of the late George William and Pearl (Moser) Hoot. Geneene was the devoted wife of the late Raymond A. Morrisson for more than 60 years. Mrs. Morrisson was the …

Jeffrey Alan Gardner, age 68, of Mendon, died Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Quantico, Virginia on June 18, 1954 the son of George “Red” and June (Gilbert) Gardner. He graduated from Vicksburg High School with the class of 1973 and shortly after enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving through the end …

Guy William Rensi, age 66, of Mendon, died Saturday, May 20, 2023 at his home. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio on June 25, 1956, attended Ohio Schools, and was a member of the FFA. Guy proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. After earning his B.A. in Business Degree, he worked for several paper companies throughout …

Donald L. Shultz, age 75, passed away on February 24, 2023, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born February 2, 1948 in Goshen to Richard and Elsie Shultz. Donald proudly served in the Navy. He was an avid baseball and stock car racing fan. He is survived by his sister, Sharon (Jerry) Combs, and his brothers Richard, Bruce (Tabitha), …

Mattie Lee Kelly, age 76, of Portage, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 5, 1947 in Brookhaven, Miss, the daughter of Aaron and Luvenia (Sanders) Martin. Mattie was a kindhearted woman who truly loved her family and will be missed by all those who knew her. Remaining to cherish her memory …