Obituaries

John Churchill, 48

John Thomas Churchill, age 48, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at home. He was born March 9, 1975 in Lansing, a son to Daniel V. and Penny Sue (Osenga) Churchill. On April 1, 2017 in White Pigeon, he married Rhoda Matchett. John was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and had been employed by Thor Industries before …

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Casy Hoffman, 39

Casy Byron Hoffman, age 39, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 21, 1984 in Elkhart to Randy and Connie (Brooks) Hoffman, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 2002. Casy was always a very mischievous, adventurous, rebellious little …

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Mike Jernagan, 70

Michael Allen Jernagan, age 70, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, February 1, 2024, at his home due to heart related issues. He was born March 3, 1953, at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, son of the late LeRoy and Ethel B. (Dost) Jernagan. Mike was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High …

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Reverend James Balzer, 85

Reverend James G. Balzer, of Sturgis, died at his home on Thursday, February 1, 2024, one day after his 85th birthday. He was cared for by his children during the last days of his life, and passed into Jesus’ arms with his family by his side. James was born on January 31, 1939, to Alexander and Eva (Jacoby) Balzer in …

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Donna Hughes, 89

Donna Gertrude Hughes, age 89, of Berrien Springs, died on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Loving Care Home in Berrien SpringsI. She was born January 7, 1935 in South Branch, MI a daughter of Samuel and Margaret (Duby) Hughes. Donna was a lifelong homemaker and held various jobs over the years. Donna was a member and volunteer of several organizations …

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Marilyn Currier, 93

Marilyn J. Currier, age 93, of Sturgis, died on Monday, January 29, 2024. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 on Friday, February 2, 2024, at The Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon, where services will begin at 3:00. Cremation will follow. Donations may be directed to the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

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Gene Stiteler, 98

Eugene Stiteler, age 98, of Mendon, died Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was born in Mendon on June 17, 1925 the son of Roy David Stiteler and Elma (Mathis) Stiteler. After graduation from Mendon High School with the class of 1943, Gene served in the Air Force from 1943 to 1946. He returned to Mendon and worked at Garman Electric …

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Tony Jones, 31

Anthony Paul Jones, age 31, of Chicago, died on Monday, January 29, 2024. Tony Jones’ life began September 22, 1992 in Aurora, Illinois the youngest of four boys born to Kevin and Margarita Jones. He married Marissa Rivera on August 22, 2020 in their back yard in Chicago, followed by a ceremony and reception with family and friends on May …

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Debra Gill, 55

Debra Ann Gill, age 55, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, January 31, 2024 at her home. She was born September 12, 1968 in LaGrange, daughter of John Samuel and Nancy Ann (Weber) Gill. Debra resided in Sturgis since 1972, coming from Wolcottville, Indiana. She had been employed by Wendy’s and Arby’s Restaurants both in Sturgis, and K-Mart …

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Karen Stephens, 70

Karen Beth Stephens (formerly Drake) (born March 30th, 1953 in Linden Michigan) was the only survivor of a twin pregnancy. She spent her early years and young adulthood living in the Michigan area. Often, she would reminisce about her adventures with her childhood playmates and cousins, Diane (now residing in Florida) and Sandra (now sadly deceased). She loved learning, and excelled in …

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