Obituaries

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 …

Stephanie C. Hambright of Vicksburg, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at the age of 61. Stephanie was born on August 29, 1962 in Carson City, MI. She was the daughter of Steven Baker whom passed away at a young age and Karon and Jess Wallace. Stephanie was a 1980 graduate of Schoolcraft High School. After high school she …

Eveline Faure Goldberg, age 83, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, December 31, 2023, after a long illness. She was a resident Chicago and Colon. Evi was born to the late Eveline and Friedrich Faure in 1940 in Duisburg, Germany and completed her medical studies at the Universitat Munster.  She completed medical residencies at Bryn …

Lois Ann Knight, age 76, of Lansing, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2023 at her home. She was born August 24, 1947 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Frederick P. and Winifred (Ulrich) Knight. Lois graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1965 and also received an Associate Degree from Lansing Community College. She had been employed …

Jerome Alan “Jerry” Crabtree, age 93, of Mendon, died on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Safe Haven Assisted Living in Hastings. He was born in Mendon on June 11, 1930 the son of Sheridan L. and Marjorie R. (Kirby) Crabtree, and was a member of the Mendon High School Class of 1948. Jerry was the proprietor of Crabtree Realty and …

Annette Lynn Brown, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 30, 2023.  She was born on March 16, 1941 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Cecil and Evelynn (Matthews) Sellers.  She graduated from Galesburg-Augusta High School, and later obtained a degree from Tunxis Community College in Connecticut.  On September 16, 1964 Annette married Ray S. …

Gerald Lee “Jerry” Spealman, age 58, of Mendon, died Friday, December 29, 2023 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born in Kalamazoo on April 27, 1965 and was the son of William and Mary (McClain) Spealman. He graduated from Mendon High School in 1983 where he was active in Scouts and the Hornet football teams. Jerry gained experience …