Obituaries

Lee Edward Fassett, age 89, of Mendon, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Birch Meadows AFC in Three Rivers. He was born in Hastings on November 2, 1936, the son of Burr and Hilna (Benson) Fassett. Lee attended Hastings High School and was part of the 1954 graduating class. Following high school, Lee attended Western Michigan University, where …

William “Bill” Prater, age 62, of Sturgis, passed away Friday evening, February 20, 2026, at Beacon Three Rivers Health in Three Rivers. He was born February 16, 1964 in Floyd County, Kentucky, the son of the late Ruby Prater and Otis Sparkman. Bill resided in Sturgis since 1998, coming from Brunswick, Georgia. Bill was a graduate of Pathfinder Center in …

Pamela Gerren Bullock, age 76, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026. She was born in Sturgis and raised in LaGrange. Pamela moved to North Carolina in 1975, where she lived the rest of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Helen (Moore) Gerren of LaGrange, and her husband, Donald Bullock of North Carolina. She is …

A woman of unwavering faith, Sarah Frances Franks went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 12, 2026. Born 98 years ago on November 10, 1927 in McNairy County, Tennessee, Sarah was the one of five children born to William Carl and Beulah Mary (Richards) Wilson. Her early years were spent in several locations in Tennessee, where …

Wendell R. Culbertson, age 60, of White Pigeon, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Kairos Dwelling, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 5, 1966 in Elkhart, the son of Birty R. and Lucille (Cora) Culbertson. Wendell served his country in the United States Navy and later worked as a driver for Dutchmen RV. He was known …

Juanita Davis Bradford Ely, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was born on April 25, 1932 in Marion, Michigan to Ervin and Helen Davis. Born Juanita Davis, she was raised with strong family values that guided her throughout her life. She first married George Bradford, who preceded her in death, and later shared her life …

Albert William “Bucky” Horsmon Jr., age 71, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord, Jesus, on Monday, February 16, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 27, 1954 in Manor, PA, the son of Albert W. and Vivian (Lauffer) Horsmon Sr. Bucky earned his bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy …

Lewis Patton, age 50, of Three Rivers, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Three Rivers Health.  He was born in Auburn, IN on June 19, 1975 the son of Lewis Patton and Leesa Chapman. Lewis lived life to its fullest potential; spending most of his time outdoors.  He would often be spotted fishing at the Three Rivers …

Ann Louise Sepulveda, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away on February 13, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 9, 1944 in Algonac, the daughter of Arthur and Edna (Barnes) Plonkey. Ann was a caring, loving, God-fearing, funny, steady woman who loved her family very much. She enjoyed her pets, flowers, gardening, and …

Erma E. Mecklenburg, age 84, of Sturgis, passed away on February 4, 2026 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born July 17, 1941 in Wells County, Indiana, daughter of the late Edward and Helen (German) Scare. Erma resided in Sturgis since 1959, coming from rural Centreville where she was a graduate of Centreville High School with the class …