Obituaries

Patricia A. Kleine, age 84, of Sturgis, passed away on March 13, 2024, at her home due to injuries sustained in an earlier fall. She was born March 1, 1940, in Newport, Michigan, daughter of the late Floyd and Bertha (Drouillard) Pete. Patricia was employed for several years as office manager of Century 21 in Sturgis until the closing of …

Todd Wayne Pastrick, age 60, of Mendon, died Saturday, March 23, 2024 from a severe stroke. He was born in Sturgis on October 12, 1963 the son of Wayne Paul Pastrick and Carol Ann (Bayer) Pastrick. Todd graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1982. He graduated from Ferris State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Plastics Technology, …

Darl LaVern Brown, age 82, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 23, 2024. He served well and finished strong, surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was born February 16, 1942, in Kalamazoo, the son of LaVern E. and Julia (Smith) Brown and graduated from Marcellus High School …

Nancy Kay Miller, age 76, of Jones, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Lakeland Hospital in Niles. She was born February 12, 1948 in Sturgis, a daughter of Clare and Mae (Miller) Juday. Nancy graduated from Centreville High School in 1966 and attended Glen Oaks Community College. On August 27, 1966 she married Marvin D. Miller at the …

Beverly Jane Tefft, age 81, of Coldwater, passed away early Friday, March 22, 2024, at The Laurels of Coldwater. Beverly was born on June 5, 1941, in Battle Creek, a daughter to the late Richard and Eva (Thoms) Puffer. Beverly was married Louis E. Tefft. Their marriage ended in divorce. She had worked as a teachers aid at Colon Community …

Nancy Adele Berger, age 66, peacefully passed from this life on Thursday,  March 21, 2024. She is survived by her loving brothers Robert (Debbie) Berger and Richard (Karen) Berger, along with several treasured nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Robert K Berger and Ruth Jacoby Berger, and her sister Linda Diane Berger. A longtime Michigander, Nancy was …

Ralph Dazell, age 76, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Thursday, March 21, 2024. His life began March 14, 1948 in Niles, the third of five children born to Wendell and Jean Dazell. Ralph loved riding his motorcycle and sky diving, logging over 500 jumps. He was a member of the National Ski Patrol, Harley Davidson Association, and United Parachute Association. He …

JoAnn Wickey, age 88, of LaGrange, died Saturday, March 16, 2024, at The Waters of LaGrange. She was born on February 14, 1936, in LaGrange to Wilbur and Lela (Hart) Stanner. JoAnn was a homemaker and a member of the LaGrange 1st United Methodist Church. On April 18, 1956, she married Samuel J. Wickey in LaGrange County. He preceded her …

Charles Lee Crotser, age 82, of rural Scotts, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 20, 2024. He was born in Vicksburg on October 3, 1941 the son of the late Charles Wayne Crotser and Elaine (Fenwick) Crotser. Lee, as he was called, graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School with the class of 1959. He was married …

Michael Lee Elliott, age 80, of Sturgis, passed away February 26, 2024 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born October 13, 1943 in Grand Haven, Michigan, son of the late Harvey J and Mary Jane (Zerbe) Elliott. Michael resided in St Joseph County since early childhood, maintaining a Sturgis address for over 50 years. After completing his civil …