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Tracy Scott Adams, age 61, of Middlebury, and a former resident of Sturgis, passed away early Monday morning March 22, 2021 at the Golden Living Center in Elkhart. He was born March 1, 1960 in Sturgis, son of the late Ralph Duane and Shirley Mae (Notestine) Adams. Tracy resided in Middlebury for the past 20 years coming from Sturgis, where …

John Howard Cossairt, age 85, of Burr Oak, passed away Monday evening, March 22, 2021 at his home. He was born December 15, 1935 in Colon, son of the late Thurman and Pauline (Bargo) Cossairt. John resided in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area most of his life. On October 4, 1958 he married Patsy Lou Rhode at the Trinity …

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has now opened vaccinations for COVID-19 to anyone who resides in Branch, Hillsdale or St. Joseph County ages 16 and older. Agency officials said 16 and 17 year olds must receive the Pfizer vaccine. Appointments can be scheduled online at bhsj.org/events/341.

Members of the Centreville Public Schools Board of Education have reconfirmed the continuation of their education plan as part of routine, mandated extended COVID-19 plans reported to the state. The district currently is using face-to-face instruction. Superintendent Stephanie Lemmer said the district will continue that method at the junior high and high school for the time being. After meeting with …

The Great Start Collaborative of St. Joseph County is planning for its first in-person event since 2019. The agency is making plans for the Children’s Barn at the upcoming, two-day Yards, Barns and Brews event at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds. Great Start representatives plan to have a reading spectacular with costumed readers throughout the barn. It is inviting additional agencies to sponsor their …

Lamar Rink, age 89, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was born April 12, 1931 in Noble County, IN, the son of George and Clara (Berkey) Rink. Lamar was a cement finisher who worked for Maycomber/Sollit Concrete. He enjoyed his family, especially 70 years of marriage with Edna Sherer, whom he wed April 15, 1950 in …

Dolores Ann Springer, age 88, of Three Rivers, died at home on Monday, March 22, 2021. She was born in Three Rivers on April 13, 1932, the son of Glen and Mary (Mayer) Detwiler. Dolores graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1950, and in 1954 married William “Bill” Springer, also of Three Rivers. The three pillars of Dolores’ life …

Phyllis June Kerr, age 88, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Safe Haven Assisted Living. She was born June 10, 1932 in Three Rivers, the son of the late Leonard and Esther (Neadder) Mohney. Phyllis has been a lifetime resident of Three Rivers. On October 8, 1950 in Three Rivers, she was united in …

James Edward Hambruch, age 53, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children due to COVID complications. He was born on September 11, 1967, in Fairfax County, VA the son of Robert Gary and Bernharde (Korczynski) Hambruch. Jim graduated from Junction City High School in Junction City, KS and enlisted in the U.S. …