Obituaries

Gail M. Marner, age 80, of Middlebury, died at 6:42 am on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at her residence, following a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born on April 2, 1943, in Sturgis to Paul and Juanita (Hawk) Wehrly. On November 22, 1972 in Sturgis, she married Raymond Marner. He survives. Survivors in addition to her husband are three …

Baby Ryker James Mathew Williamson passed away shortly following his birth on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born the afternoon of Saturday, October 21, 2023, a son to Brandan C. Williamson and Shea L. Clipfell of Sturgis. Ryker is survived by his parents Brandan and Shea, a brother: Kengito Silvers, grandparents: Dave & …

Ina Rae Taulbee, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away Monday evening, October 23, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born March 16, 1937 in Garrett, Kentucky daughter of the late Raymond and Dealie (Hughes) Laferty. Ina resided in Sturgis since 1963 coming from Garrett, Kentucky, where she was a graduate of Garrett High School with the class …

Jean Ann Gallup, age 95, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday morning, October 22, 2023 at Thurston Woods Villa in Sturgis. She was born February 20, 1928 in Sturgis, daughter of the late John and Cleofus (Greenman) Holsinger. Jean resided most of her life in Sturgis. From 1962-1988 Bob’s job took the family to Columbus, Ohio and Mitchell, South Dakota. She …

Janice Irene Jacobs, age 80, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her home. She was born January 20, 1943 in Muskegon, daughter of the late Donald Edward and Retha Belle (Perrin) Geark. Janice was a lifelong Sturgis resident. She retired from Video Unlimited in Sturgis following over 20 years of dedicated employment as an assistant …

Virginia L Yoder, age 78, of Sturgis, died on Friday, October 20, 2023 after an extended illness. She was born on November 9, 1944 in Sturgis, the Daughter of Mike and Wilma(Gest) Holtz. Virginia was a resident of St. Joseph county all of her life. She was a homemaker, and attended Salem Lutheran Church. She was married to Thomas R …

Dennis Samuel Baker, age 64, of Mendon, died Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at his home and surrounded by family. He was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on May 4, 1959 the son of Marion J. and Corene (Cox) Baker. He attended Eureka Heights and Truman Schools. For most of his working life, Dennis was employed by Fisher’s Roofing in the Metro-Detroit …

Benita Rainors, age 91, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Birch Meadows Senior Care. She was born June 11, 1932, in Liepaja, Latvia. Benita worked as a secretary in the office of Circuit Court Judge James Noecker, worked and volunteered at the Latvian Camp “Garezers”, and taught school in Latvia and Michigan for many years. Remaining …

Franklin E. (Frank) Jezek, age 94, went to meet his maker and be reunited with his loving wife on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was born January 9, 1929 to Frank and Blanche (Hemzacek) Jezek, Jr. in Chicago, and raised in Lakeside, Michigan spending many happy summers there with his great grandmother. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1946, …

Timothy Bruce Davis, age 64, of White Pigeon, died peacefully at home,  on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. His life began March 24, 1959 in Niles, Michigan. Tim was a Harley-Davidson enthusiast and a music lover, especially Elvis Presley. Tim will be greatly missed by family and friends.  He is survived by two daughters, Toniele Davis, Jamie Sue Davis; several grandchildren …