Obituaries

Judith Kaye (Stuller) Nowak, 69, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016, in Colon, where she had lived for the past 20-plus years. Judy was born April 19, 1947, in Louisville, Ky., to the late Jacob B. and Laura Belle (Bland) Triplet. She grew up in South Bend, Ind. Judy is survived by her beloved husband, Frank J. Nowak, who took care …

Anna Belle Balk, of Centreville, passed away to be with her beloved husband, Carl E. Balk, Sr., on Friday, June 17, 2016. May they dance an love for eternity. She will be greatly missed and always loved. We will never forget you. She leaves behind her daughter Laurie Smith/husband Randy Smith; her grandkids Danielle Kotz/husband Karl Kotz, Angelique Lobsiger/Sky Payton, …

Pastor Kenneth W. Miller, age 58, of Sturgis, went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully on Thursday, June 16th, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Sturgis, MI. on Sept. 19th, 1957 the son of Mr. Ezra and Edna Miller. Pastor Ken and his wife Julia began leading the …

Lisa Kay Sinkler, age 48, of Three Rivers, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, after a long battle with Crohn’s disease. She was born in Kalamazoo, on February 25, 1968. She was a member of the Town & Country Riders 4-H Saddle Club and competed in the 1985 Miss Michigan Teen Pageant. She spent her …

Gary Alan Bradford, age 56, of Three Rivers, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle against cancer. He was born on Feb. 29th, 1960 in Three Rivers, the son of the late George Bradford and Mrs. Juanita (Davis) Ely. Gary was a commercial truck driver for the Simpson …

Lucas Ryan Irwin of Three Rivers passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 at the age of 28. He was born in Three Rivers on May 28, 1988. Lucas battled many of life’s paths with utmost determination. He enjoyed many sports and loved car shows. He touched many lives without even knowing his impact, making memories that last forever. Lucas …

Marc William Schumacher, age 62, of Three Rivers, formerly of Birmingham, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at his home.  He was born in Royal Oak, MI. on December 5, 1953 the son of the late William A. and Amelia (Marek) Schumacher. Marc graduated from the University of Michigan with his M.B.A. and was a Practicing Attorney in general …

Sheldon R. Norton, 70, of Three Rivers, died Monday, June 13, 2016 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers on Sept. 25, 1945 the son of Dale A. and Victoria M. (Sales) Norton. Sheldon is a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Korea and during Viet Nam. He had been employed as a grocery store manager, and …

Alfred T. Biland, 88, of White Pigeon, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born Oct. 3, 1927, in Clay Township, St. Clair County, a son of Alfred O. and Doris M. (Grant) Biland. He joined the Merchant Marines in 1945, traveling to Naples and Venice, Italy on supply delivery and troop transport …

Sharon Bastian, 70, of White Pigeon, died on Monday, June 13, 2016 at her home. She was born in Kalamazoo on September 25, 1945, a daughter of Mary (Koeing) Skinner. She attended Portage Schools. On December 14, 1963, she married Dennis Bastian in Lawton. Sharon previously worked in housekeeping at Hope Nursing Home in Lawton. Sharon is survived by her …