Obituaries

Michael Ralph Best, age 66, of Jones, died peacefully on Saturday morning, April 13, 2024 in the comfort of his home in his family’s presence. His life began July 12, 1957 in Niles, born to Dave Best and Joan Kane. Mike loved riding his motorcycle.  He was a self-taught mechanic who could fix anything.  From cars and trucks to lawnmowers …

Mary Louise Krull, age 90, of Three Rivers, passed away into the Lord Jesus’ arms on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Birch Meadows Senior Care. She was born November 27, 1933 in Louisville, Ky., the daughter of Loy and Dixie (Johnson) Purcell, and graduated from Louisville Central High School with the Class of 1951. Mary worked in retail for 15 …

Marvin L Fuller, age 88, of Constantine, died on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Edgewood Nursing Home in Three Rivers. He was born September 17, 1935 in Mendon, a son of Orley and Evelyn (Criswell) Fuller. Marvin graduated from Constantine High School in 1953. On May 26, 1957 he married Josefa “Jo” Schreiber at the Constantine United Methodist Church. Marvin …

David Alan Freeland, age 68, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, April 10, 2024, at his home following a brave battle with cancer. He was born July 1, 1955, in Sturgis, son of C. Alan and Betty June (Wright) Freeland. Dave was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1973. He furthered his …

Randy Eugene Taylor, age 69, of Evening Shade, Arkansas and a former long time Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1973, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 in Evening Shade, Arkansas. He was born February 21, 1955, in Sturgis to Charles and Joyce (Kipker) Taylor. Randy was a truck driver and served in the …

Mary Ann Gingerich, age 88, of Middlebury (district: 68-5), died at 11:10 pm, on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at her residence. She was born on December 3, 1935, in LaGrange County, to Valentine V. and Mary Ann (Yoder) Lambright. On February 24, 1954, she married Daniel P. Gingerich.  Daniel died August 1, 2002. Surviving are five daughters, Alice Yoder of …

Dennis D. Yoder, age 85, of Colon, entered into rest late Tuesday evening, April 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 1, 1938, at home in Centreville, son of the late David and Mary (Yoder) Yoder. Dennis resided in St. Joseph County his entire life. On May 5, 1966, he married Alma Hostetler in …

Keith R. Thornton, age 79, of Sturgis. died on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Thurston Woods Village. He was born Jan. 13, 1945 in St. Johns, Michigan, the Son of Earl and Cereta Thornton. He moved to Sturgis in 1970, He was an art teacher for Sturgis Schools, landlord and flea marketer. He was a supporter of the Boy Scouts. …

Beverly Ann Van Buren, age 97, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 from heart issues and a broken hip. She died in her home surrounded by family and friends who came to express their gratitude for the love she shared in their lives so freely. She had been a resident of Hulon Green senior community in West Columbia, SC …

Adrienne Marie Larkins, age 76, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at her home. She was born September 9, 1947 in Detroit, the daughter of Edward and Mildred (Rajchel) Franckowiak, and graduated from St. James High School with the Class of 1965. Adrienne worked for more than 35 years as an International Banker at Comerica Bank. On …