Obituaries

Gerald D. Lash, age 70, of Vicksburg, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 6, 2024 after battling a long illness. He was born in Mendon on July 9, 1953 the son of Donald O. and Doris Eilene (McClish) Lash. As a child, Gerald would help with the local carnival and would even travel to assist in their shows. …

Richard E. Baldwin, age 83, of Constantine, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024. Dick was born April 9, 1940, in Martin, MN, to Fred and Irene (White) Baldwin. In 1959, he graduated from high school in Hampton, Iowa. That same year he married Connie Paullus. They had 2 sons. In 1967 he married Patricia Davey, and they had 2 …

William L. Currier, age 93, of Burr Oak, passed away Friday morning, January 5, 2024 at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital in Coldwater, Michigan. He was born December 27, 1930 in Burr Oak, son of the late Leo and Elizabeth (Nussbaum) Currier. Bill resided nearly his entire life in Burr Oak. On August 12, 1950 he married Beverly A. Heltzel at …

Bonnie Marie Walker, age 91, of Sturgis passed away Friday afternoon  January 5, 2024 at her home. She was born August 19, 1932 in LaGrange, daughter of the late Wilbur and Lela (Hart) Stanner. Bonnie resided in Sturgis for the past 68 years coming from LaGrange. She retired from the Kirsch Company in Sturgis following 30 years of dedicated employment. …

Leslie Edwin “Les” Greene, age 91, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at his home. He was born to Edwin and Cleo (Martin) Greene of Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen Greene and brother William Greene. Les was a graduate of Kalamazoo College and WMU after active duty in the Navy. He …

Randy Alan Bradford, age 66, of Three Rivers, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers on July 20, 1957, a son to Alfred and Buelah (Heckelman) Bradford. Randy lived the majority of his life in Three Rivers, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1975. He worked …

Joe H. McMillin, age 75, of Sturgis, passed away quietly early Thursday morning, January 4, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born August 21, 1948 in Chicago, son of the late Foster and Norma J. (Hastings) McMillin, Jr. Joe resided nearly his entire life in Sturgis where he was a graduate of Sturgis …

Kathryn S. Miller, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at her home. She was born January 31, 1956 in Upland, California daughter of the late Ronald and Katherine “Judy” (Thomas) Price. Kathy resided in Sturgis since 1976, coming from California where she spent her early life. On June 16, 1984 she married Tim Lewis Miller at …

Dakota Shane Johnson, age 24, passed away on December 30, 2023 at his home in Three Rivers. He was born April 13, 1999 in Sturgis, a son of Greg and Tracy (Wiard) Johnson. Dakota resided in Three Rivers for his entire life and attended Three Rivers High School. Dakota loved gaming, listening to rap music, and always made sure his …

Grace (Pamela) Hayes left this earthly world on December 27, 2023. A life-long resident of Gaylord, Grace entered this world 6 weeks early weighing 4 pounds on March 14, 1946 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Billie and Larry Hayes of Gaylord. Grace’s life was not with out health challenges, both physical and mental. She was …