William G. KESSLER, 77, 128 S. Nottawa, died March 8, 1983 at Sturgis Hospital.  Born in Adams County, Ind., he came to Sturgis in 1921.  He had been employed as a molder in the foundry, and operated the Sturgis Grain Co., eight years.  He retired in 1967.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.  Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Dale (Billie)
ROBISON, Sturgis; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  William G. KESSLER was born Nov. 14, 1905, son of Jacob C. and Etta R. (HARRON) KESSLER.  He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.  Friends and relatives may call at the Locust Grove Mennonite Church after 1 p.m. today.  Services will be held in the church at 11 a.m., Thursday, with Pastor James CARPENTER and Dean BRUBAKER, officiating.  Interment will be in Burr Oak Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the Locust Grove School Recreation Equipment Fund.  Arrangements are being completed by the Rosenberg-Schipper Funeral Home, Sturgis.  (No family connection to submitter.)

Guy W. KIRSCH, 48, president of the Kirsch Co., died suddenly this morning at 9 oâclock of a heart attack which occurred at his home, 611 East Chicago Road. She shocking news spread quickly throughout the community and saddened local citizens of all walks of life. His untimely death removes from the local scene one of Sturgisâ most stalwart citizens who had made important contributions to the growth and progress of his home town and the industry which he headed. Guy KIRSCH came to Sturgis with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. C. W. KIRSCH, when the founder of the Kirsch Company moved his infant industry here from Three Rivers in 1907. He had spent all of his subsequent life in this community during which time he had given generously of his energies and his talents. Following the death of their father in 1933 Guy and his brother John came into control the Kirsch Co. They had had a decade of experience in practically all departments and Guy had been elected president and general manager in 1933 a week before his fatherâs death.

From the sound foundations laid by his father Guy played a substantial part of the development of the Kirsch Co. into the multi-million dollar business that it is today with a market for its products all over the world. Supplementing his business career, Guy found the time and energy to take and active interest in civic affairs and in the club and fraternal organizations of the community. To all of his activities, social, fraternal, and business, Guy KIRSCH brought an abounding enthusiasm and the sound and tempered counsel of a trained executive which was admired and respected by all his friends and business associates. Guy had known for more than a year that time was running out and that his over-worked heart might fail at any time. He accepted the fact bravely and uncomplainingly, and continued his social contacts as well as his duties at the Kirsch Co. In recent months, when present at social gatherings, he would slip quietly away and lie down for an hour or two of rest. Unless asked, he never referred to his illness. Guy Waldo KIRSCH was born in Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 6, 1902, a son of Charles Wendell and Clara WALDO KIRSCH. He spent his boyhood in Milwaukee, Three Rivers, Michigan and Sturgis. After graduating from Howe Military School in 1920, Guy attended the University of Michigan, from which he received an A.B. degree in 1924. He was married to Flora CALLENDER in Ann Arbor on April 12, 1924, and is survived by his widow, two children, Charles E., of Scarsdale, N.Y. and Judith, at home, and his brother John. There is also a niece, Mrs. Donlee POFFENBERGER; a nephew, John W. KIRSCH and two aunts and one uncle. Starting at the bottom of the order filling department of the Kirsch Co., Guy served successively as purchasing agent and as head of the art product division. On Sept. 5, 1933, he was elected president and general manager at the age of 31. Other responsibilities fell upon his youthful shoulders. In addition to being a director of the Kirsch Co., he was elected to the board of directors of the Kirsch Manufacturing Company of Canada, Ltd. He became a director of the Citizens Lumber and Coal Company in 1933 and since 1947 has been a director of the Sturgis Savings and Loan association. Just recently he became a director of an Ann Arbor insurance company. Always interested in any project for the betterment of his community, Guy organized the Community Chest in Sturgis and served as its chairman from 1934 to 1945. He again headed the drive only last year. Among the many obligations that he accepted and performed so ably, he was a charter member and past president of the Sturgis Boy Scouts Association; past president of Camp Fort Hill, Inc.; past president, St. Joseph County War Fund; past president of the Klinger Lake Country Club; past president, Sturgis Chamber of Commerce; past commander, Columbia Commandery No. 18, Knights Templar; treasurer, Knights Templar Education Division, Grand Commandery; former director, Michigan chapter of American Cancer Society. Guy was affiliated fraternally with all the bodies of the Masonry which included, besides the Commandery, membership in the Meridian Sun Lodge No. 49, F.&A.M., Royal Arch Masons, Chapter No. 26, and the Ancient and Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at Grand Rapids and the DeWitt Clinton Consistory of Grand Rapids, of which he was the local representative. After his term as commander of Columbia Commandery No. 18, KIRSCH was elected as permanent captain general, a station he held until his health began to wane. One of Guyâs chief interests was the Sturgis Rotary Club, to which he devoted a great deal of time and energy. He served as president in 1946-47 and as district governor in 1948. In this latter office he made innumerable trips all over Michigan and was made chairman of the Displaced Persons Committee and a member of the Extension Committee of Rotary International. Friends may call at the Foglesong Funeral Home until 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Following that hour, the body will lie in state in the First Presbyterian Church where services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Jack R. STEELE officiating.  Interment services at the Kirsch mausoleum at Oaklawn Cemetery will be in charge of members of the Meridian Sun Lodge, No. 49, F.&A.M. The cortege will be escorted by the Sir Knights of Columbia Commandery No. 18. (Sept. 27, 1950) (No family connection to submitter)

Frank J. KOLADAY, 75, formerly of Sturgis, 2454 Australia Way East, Clearwater, Fla., died Saturday, March 26, 1983, at the Mease Hospital, Dunedin Fla. He had been ill since September of 1982. Born in Chicago, Ill., he spent most of his life in Sturgis, where he owned KOLADY Newsstand. He was a newspaper and magazine wholesaler and retailer in 34 towns circling Sturgis. He moved to Florida about 14 years ago. He was a member of the Holy Angels Catholic Church, past president of the Sturgis Exchange Club, past president of the Sturgis Cemetery and Park Board, past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus 2508, life member of the Sturgis Elks, and director of the Midwest Independent Distributors Association. On August 30, 1930, in Chicago, Ill, he was married to Irene FRANCIS. Surviving are his wife; two children, Ronald F. KOLADY, Sturgis, and Mrs. William (Laurie) FARMAN, Lake Zurich, Ill,; six grandchildren; three brothers, James KOLADY, Munster, Ind.; Edward KOLADY, Sturgis, and Joseph KOLADY, Las Vegas, Nev.; three sisters, Mrs. Stephen (Florence) KUKTA, Mrs. Herbert (Leona) HEWITT, both of LaPorte, Ind., and Mrs. Harold (Julie) DeWOLFF, New Hope, Pa.; several nieces and nephews. Frank J. KOLADY was born August 20, 1907, in Chicago, Ill., the
son of Joseph and Josephine (SCHWARTZ) KOLADY. Friends and relatives may call at the Rosenberg-Schipper Funeral Home after 1 p.m. Tuesday. A prayer service will be in the funeral home at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening.  Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated at Holy Angels Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Father James S. O'LEARY, officiate. Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. (No family connection to submitter.)