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Bryan Shelly, 17

Bryan Shelly, 17, of Marcellus, succumbed to hidden depression early Sunday morning, Dec. 27, 2009. A senior at Marcellus High School, “Byron” was an excellent student, co-captain of varsity soccer and basketball teams, and a friend to all. He was a yearbook photographer, National Honor Society member, Spanish Honor Society president, and informal tutor.

Surviving family includes his mother, Kim Henritzy (Centsible Treasures); father, Mark Shelly; brothers, Ian and Todd; grandparents, Jeanne Shelly and Elaine Martinez, both in Illinois; aunts, uncles and cousins in Illinois and the west coast. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at Marcellus High School followed by a meal provided by members of community churches.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family or a charity of one’s choice.

Jalaine Bacholl, 61

Jalaine R. Bacholl, age 61, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at Sturgis Hospital.

She was born Dec. 2, 1948, in Grand Haven, Mich., a daughter to Raymond and Gertrude (DeCook) Vanderwal.

Jalaine had been a resident of Sturgis since 2005, moving here from Angola, Ind. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and was an avid reader.

Surviving are one daughter, Shannon (Sam) Tullos of Muskegon; two sons, Sean Bacholl of Muskegon, and Michael Bacholl of Cicero, Ind.; eight grandchildren; mother, Gertrude Vanderwal of Spring Lake; brother, Howard (Beverly) Vanderwal of Grand Haven; and sister, Susan (Harry) Wojahn of Ravenna.

She was preceded in death by her father.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of Jalaine R. Bacholl will be held at a later date to be announced.

Memorial donations may be directed to the family in c/o: Shannon Tullos, 7321 White Rd., lot 50, Muskegon, MI 49442.

Icesis McGairty, 2 months

Icesis Shanielle McGairty, age 2 months, of Sturgis, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Dec. 29, 2009, at the Sturgis Hospital emergency room.

She was born Oct. 12, 2009, in Kalamazoo, a daughter of Shanda Ramirez and Kajuan Dean.

She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Shanda and Trae McGairty of Sturgis; father, Kajuan Dean of Sturgis; three brothers, Trey Landon Beeler, Traevon McGairty and Dayton McGairty; two sisters, Shonda Imig and Braela McGairty; grandparents, Greg and Hope Kinsey of Sturgis, Jesse Ramirez of Oklahoma, Frances and Gene Dean of Sturgis, Annicke Robinson of Chicago and William C. McGairty of Kansas; great grandmother, Herimina Zavala of Kansas and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, Sturgis.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Icesis McGairty will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Sturgis. The Rev. James Bender will officiate. A graveside committal will follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Babyland in Sturgis.

Memorial donations to the family would be appreciated to help with expenses, c/o: Shanda McGairty, 1370 Cato Lane, Sturgis, MI 49091.

Man arrested following chase

Troopers from the White Pigeon State Police Post are investigating a male subject who had come into the post early Wednesday afternoon, and upon leaving was observed to be in possession of a handgun. The man left the post in his vehicle and drove northbound on US-131. Troopers caught up to him and attempted to stop the vehicle. A pursuit of the vehicle ensued and came to an end with the driver stopping the vehicle at the south city limits of Three Rivers on Constantine Road. The man was taken into custody, and lodged in the county jail.

Elkhart policeman found dead

Authorities believe a medical condition caused the death of a northern Indiana police officer who was found dead inside his squad car.  Elkhart police say an officer who was relieving 43-year-old Cpl. Michael Swygart found him outside Elkhart General Hospital late Tuesday. Police believe he was completing reports on his in-car computer after accompanying a person to the hospital for treatment.  County Coroner John White says an autopsy determined Swygart died of a chronic medical condition, although the specific cause won’t be released until tissue tests have been completed.  Swygart was a 20-year veteran of the city’s police force.  (AP)

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