Obituaries

Katherine Sue Layman, age 61, of Sturgis, passed away early Saturday morning, March 21, 2020, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born Jan. 12, 1959, in Midland, a daughter of Harold and Joyce (Kushmaul) Buchanan. She had resided in Sturgis for the past 20 years, coming from Mio. On Nov. 5, 1988, she married Rhonald Layman at Tripoint …

Dawn E. Keith, age 94, of Sturgis, passed away Friday evening, March 20, 2020, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born Dec. 8, 1925, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Maynard and Zeta (Pickles) Faust. Mrs. Keith resided in Sturgis since 1943, coming from Mongo, Ind. She was first married in 1956 to Thomas I. Jackson, who …

Nancy S. Dobrowolski, age 66, of Sturgis, was called home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday morning, March 21, 2020. She was the loving and caring daughter of Wesley and Ethel (Be) Dobrowolski, who preceded her in death. She is the sister of Judy (Larry) Briggs, Doug (Karen) Dobrowolski, Donna (Tom) Curtis and Bob (Marcie) Dobrowolski. Nancy …

Connie Lou Carpenter, age 71, of Lansing, went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 20, 2020, after a struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. Connie was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis and was most recently a member at Saint Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lansing. She was a graduate of Sturgis High School. Connie held several jobs over …

Mary Louise Kline, age 78, of Centreville, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Borgess Medical Center.  She was born in Centreville on October 13, 1941, a daughter of Clifford and Winifred (Caseman) Gross.  Mary Lou attended Centreville Public Schools.  On September 12, 1957, she married Wayne Kline in Centreville. Mary Lou and Wayne owned and operated Kline’s Construction …

Charlene Frances Heslet, age 63, of Constantine, died on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at her home. She was born February 7, 1957 in Garden City, MI a daughter of Edward and Mary (Leshnoc) Liebert. Charlene attended school in Garden City. She was employed by Dollar General in St. Joseph County as a store set up specialist. Later she began doing …

Timothy Philip Clipfell, age 66, of Colon, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Tim was born July 1, 1953, in Sturgis, a son of the late Philip G. and Louise F. (Drumhiller) Clipfell. He was a lifetime resident of Colon. He attended Colon High School and worked for Tomlinson Lumber in Colon for …

Ralph Gaylord Troyer, age 91, of Burr Oak, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at The Birches in Leonidas. He was born June 19, 1928, in Lagrange, a son of the late Jerry and Orpha (Miller) Troyer. He grew up in Lagrange County, and attended Shipshewana School. He also attended Fairview Bible School. On Oct. 30, 1948, Ralph married Esther …

Grant L. Boomer, age 74, of Lake Templene, and formerly of Flint, passed away on Wednesday,  March 18, 2020 at his home. Grant was born in Flint on November 4, 1945, a son of Grant and Evelyn (Lyttle) Boomer.  He graduated from Flint Central High School in 1964 and went on to study business at Ferris State University and the …

Jason E. Myers, age 45, of Constantine, died on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Grace Heatlh Care in Three Rivers. He was born November 18, 1974 in Three Rivers a son of Stanley and Robin (Frain) Myers. Jason graduated from Constantine High School with the class of 1993. He was employed in the RV industry for several companies including River …