Obituaries

A gracious and loving lady, Ann Dundek Gerst, age 99, of Decatur, Texas, passed from this earth to join her Heavenly Father on March 22, 2026, in Bridgeport, Texas. Ann was born on October 13, 1926 in Chicago to Andrew Behro Dundek and Anna (Marko) Dundek, both of whom immigrated from Czechoslovakia around 1913 at the age of 18. She …

Kevin Lee Stroup passed away in Constantine on April 9, 2026 at the age of 60, and is remembered with love for the kind, thoughtful, and friendly spirit he shared throughout his life. Kevin was born on October 1, 1965 in Three Rivers. He was the son of Gene Stroup and the late Betty Sue Stroup. He grew up surrounded …

Pamela Hodges Braham, age 82, of Sturgis, Michigan, passed away on April 9, 2026 at Thurston Woods Villa in Sturgis. She was born December 31, 1943 in Sturgis, daughter of the late William G. and Joycelyn (Hodges) Braham, M.D. Pam spent her early years in Sturgis and graduated from Sturgis High School with the Class of 1962. She went on …

Ronald Paul Probst, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday morning, April 21, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family, following a long, courageous, and hard-fought battle with cancer. Throughout his illness, Ron faced each day with remarkable strength, determination, and an unwavering spirit, never allowing his diagnosis to define him. His resilience and quiet courage were an inspiration to …

Alan C. Ake, Jr., age 48, of Burr Oak, passed away early Sunday morning, April 19, 2026, at the home of his mother in Sturgis. He was born on September 3, 1977 in Sturgis, son of Alan C. and Marsha (Milliman) Ake, Sr. Alan resided his entire life in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area. He had been employed by …

Royce Kaye McCullough, age 77, of Sturgis, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Three Rivers Health, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 9th 1948 in Sturgis, Royce was a man who stayed true to where he came from. He was the son of the late Lillian J. (Ireland) Green and Louis Green. The values …

Lane Kenneth Stevens, age 58, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Lane was born on July 12, 1967 in West Branch, Michigan, the son of the late Harry P. Stevens and Maxine (McKay) Stevens. He was a graduate of Mio–AuSable High School, Class of 1985. Lane is survived by his brother, Gregory Stevens …

Roger K. West, age 70, of Byron Center and formerly of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 17, 2026, at University of Michigan Health – West in Wyoming, Michigan. Roger was born on June 29, 1955 in Sturgis, the son of the late Claude and Ruth (Kingsley) West. He graduated from Sturgis High School with the Class of 1974 …

Rev. David Gordon Somers, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday,  April 16, 2026, at his home in Bristol, Indiana. David was born on February 24, 1950 in Detroit to Philip and Jeanne Somers. He met Robin, his wife, at Gitche Gumee Bible Camp. They married in 1975 and celebrated 50 years together. David passionately served …

Kim Draime, age 65, of Centreville, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. She was born August 9, 1960 in Angola, IN. Kim had been employed by Amcast in Angola, and retired from Vestil Manufacturing, also in Angola. She enjoyed watching TV, playing games on her phone and laptop, sunbathing, and watching NASCAR. …