Burton Lee Waldron, age 93, of Sturgis, passed away early Sunday morning May 30, 2021 at Sturgis Hospital. He was born May 20, 1928 in Lansing, son of the late Edward Ernest and Alice Lucille (Bushnell) Waldron. Burt resided in Sturgis since 1961 coming from Frankfort, Indiana. On June 9, 1949 he married Frances Ann Robbins in Frankfort. She preceded …

The U.S. Postal Service wants to raise rates on first-class stamps from 55 cents to 58 cents as part of a host of price hikes and service changes designed to reduce debt for the beleaguered agency. The request for the changes, which would take effect Aug. 29, was filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission. It includes price hikes for first-class …

Dorothy Ann Kauffman, age 81, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday morning, May 30, 2021 at her home with her family at her side. She was born March 14, 1940 in Three Rivers, daughter of the late Owen D. and Alvena M. (Wischman) Nichols. Dorothy resided in Sturgis since 1975. Her husband being a career navy man she had also lived …

On May 27, 2021, Cody J Gonder, age 29, went to his heavenly home after passing away at the Bronson Methodist Hospital Trauma Center due to sustaining a life ending injury. Cody was born on May 28, 1991, to Mondae L Broadway in Three Rivers. He grew up with his sister Hope (Brandon) Welles and brother Derek Gonder. At a …

Tonya Kay Brundige, age 55, of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Dec. 25, 1965 in Three Rivers, the daughter of the late John Jr. and Pauline (Crawford) Cline. Tonya has been a life long resident of Three Rivers. She courageously worked …

Glen Oaks Community College received word this week that Bruce R. Swinburne, the founding dean of the college, passed away in late May. Being from out of state, I first heard the name Bruce Swinburne associated with Glen Oaks in 2015 when we were putting together a 50th anniversary video of the historical beginnings of the college. A small number …

A Marcellus man shot by his father last week has died. Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke said 29-year-old Cody Gonder died Saturday, three days after he and his father, Russell Gonder, 55, were involved in a fight. Deputies were called around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday to the 11000 block of Van Buren Street in Marcellus Township in regards to a shooting …

A 34-year-old Sturgis woman and a 12-year-old passenger in her vehicle were hospitalized following a two-vehicle accident last week in Nottawa Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called shortly before 10 a.m. Saturday to the intersection of Nottawa and Findley roads. Investigators said a 23-year-old man from Naperville, Ill., was driving east on Findley Road and crossed Nottawa Road …