Ned F. Schaurer, age 86, of Colon, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his home. Ned was born on November 4, 1934 in Phillipsburg, Ohio, a son to the late Ralph and Gladys (Pence) Schaurer. Ned graduated from Phillipsburg High School with the class of 1953. Following graduation Ned served his country in the United States Army. Upon his …

To all those Administrative Professionals out there, next Wednesday, April 21, is Administrative Professionals Day here in the United States and Canada. I guess that makes it an international event. The banks will all be open and you can expect your normal mail delivery. Last March 16, a new Michigan Secretary of State upgrade went into effect. It securely combines …

John Robert Sears Sr., age 82, of White Cloud, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at his home. John was born April 6, 1938, in Buchanan, to Joseph and Alice (Black) Sears. On Dec. 29, 1955, he maried Janice Elaine Westphal in Michigan City, Ind. John worked in the RV and mobile home industry and was a contractor nationwide. John …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that took place last week in White Pigeon Township. According to an agency media release, troopers were called Tuesday to the White Pigeon Sanitary System administrative office, in the 1600 block of Indian Prairie Road. The incident happened between 6 and 8:30 p.m. April 5. Authorities said the suspect arrived on …

Three people were arrested last week on drug-related offenses after sheriff’s deputies were investigating the theft of a motorcycle. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies received information about the stolen motorcycle and went to a Park Township residence around 8 p.m. Thursday to investigate. Upon arrival at the residence, located in the 54000 block of Fisher Street, deputies made contact with …

A 5K run and 1-mile walk/run fundraiser for the foster-support group Rooted drew more than 125 participants and dozens of volunteers to downtown Burr Oak Saturday. Tiffany Wagler, executive director of the newly developed non-profit organization, said she and her husband, Rob, are humbled by the level of support. Proceeds will go to Rooted’s general fund. Wagler explained that Rooted …

Robert A. Dennison, formerly of Colon, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 in Leslie, MI. Robert is survived by his brother Richard (Patricia) Dennison of Jackson, 2 nephews Andrew and Charles Dennison, 3 great nephews, and 3 great nieces. A private graveside is to be held at Lakeside Cemetery.

Lacy Q. McClain, age 40, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at home. She was born August 22, 1980 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Alfred and Julie (Walden) Young. Lacy was a homemaker and a loving mother to her two sons. Ever the “jokester,” Lacy enjoyed family gatherings, cooking, dolphins, the color purple, and movies. Remaining …

Ken J. Handy, age 51, passed away in Greendale, WI, on April 5, 2021. He was born in Three Rivers on August 16, 1969, the son of Kenneth C. and Linda (Wortinger) Handy. Ken was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Three Rivers. He graduated from Three Rivers High School, having played football, baseball, track and his …

Wilfred “Willie” G. Vaillancourt, III, age 56, of LaGrange, died March 24, 2021 at his home. Willie was born on October 15, 1964 in LaGrange to Wilfred G. Jr. and Betty (Nettrouer) Vaillancourt. Living most of his life in LaGrange County, he had worked in the trailer factories in the area. He loved watching NASCAR and listening to rock music, …