Obituaries

William Narvel Vanlandingham, age 80, of Sturgis, loving husband and wonderful father, passed away early Saturday morning, July 1, 2023 at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency. He was born September 27, 1942 in Kendallville, Indiana son of the late Curtis William and Dorothy (Gose) Vanlandingham. Bill resided in Sturgis most of his life where he was raised by his late aunt …

Andy Jones “Frog” Jr., age 91, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 18, 1931 in Bald Knob, Arkansas, the son of Andy” Daddy ”Jones Sr. and Myrtle “Movo” Davidson. Andy served his country in the United States Navy. Andy retired from Fibre Converters. On …

Lesa Marie McCrimmon, age 59, of Bronson, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born March 22, 1964 in Indianapolis, daughter of the late George and Donna (Chapple) Brinksneider. Lesa resided most of her life in Florida including the cities of Miami, Lakeland, and Port St. Lucie, moving to Bronson to be closer …

Phyllis Ann Buckhold, age 92, of Three Rivers, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Beacon Health System – Three Rivers surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 13, 1931 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Luther E. and Elma Rose (Trenary) Tracy, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of …

Thomas Robert Stapleton, age 82, a former resident of Sturgis and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1958, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023 surrounded by family and dear friends. A graveside memorial service and burial of the remains will take place at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 5th at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The Hackman …

Harry W Rudloff, age 69, of White Pigeon, died on Monday, July 3, 2023 at Three Rivers Health. He was born on March 3, 1954 in Sturgis the Son of William and Melissa Rudloff. Harry was a White Pigeon resident all of his life. He was employed at Leland Engineering and for the White Pigeon Paper Mill where he retired …

Thomas “Tom” Mead, age 65, passed away on Monday afternoon, December 6, 2021. Tom was born on July 6, 1956, in Detroit, the son of Donald W. and Margaret (Cook) Mead. Tom was an avid Red Wings fan. He enjoyed music, especially the music of AC/DC. For the past many years, Tom made his home at Fairview Living Center, where …

Ralph G. Hackenberg, age 90, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2023, in Virginia Beach, VA with family by his side. He was born October 18, 1932, to Chauncey and Mabel (Fox) Hackenberg. Upon his graduation from Three Rivers High School, with the class of 1950, he worked at Eddy Paper Mill until he was drafted into the U. S. …

Douglas L. Edwards, age 56, of White Pigeon, passed away at his home on Friday, June 30, 2023 following a lengthy illness. He was born February 8, 1967 in St. Joseph, MI, a son of Billy and Doris (Ball) Edwards. Doug graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1986 and then from Michigan State University Police Academy. In August 1987, …

Kenneth E. Letcher, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away on June 19, 2023 at Three Rivers Health. He was born March 28, 1941 in Bertrand, Michigan, a son of Paul and Thelma (Bliss) Letcher. Kenneth married the love of his life, Karen Coulter, on September 16, 1967 in Three Rivers. Karen and Kenneth spent their early years of marriage …