Rocky Evans passed away suddenly March 17, 2021 at home with friends in DeLand, Florida. Born in Three Rivers, March 22, 1952, Rocky was always involved in sports during high school along with friend Mike Heivilin attempting to bench as many of the opposing team with as many injuries as possible. Rocky went so far as to test the new …

Janice Ann Youngs, age 69, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 in Kalamazoo. She was born in Dowagiac on January 20, 1952 the daughter of Frederick and Grace (White) Youngs. Janice was a cashier, working for K-Mart 31 ½ years and many years at Meijer. Janice enjoyed crocheting and knitting but most of all she enjoyed playing with …

Amber Carolyn Stoll, age 31, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 15, 2021 at her home. Amber was born on October 9, 1989 in Sturgis, a daughter of Todd and Kathy (Kelley) Stoll. Many will remember her as a fun, loving, fierce spirited platinum blonde who had a heart of gold that she wore on her sleeve. She loved …

George Stuart Goss, age 94, of Sturgis, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 21, 2021. George was born on August 11, 1926 in Grand Rapids to parents Ray T. and Sylvia (Spoelstra) Goss. After attending Calvin College and Moody Bible Institute, he was ordained as a full-time minister through the IFCA. He pastored in …

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has announced two cases of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 have been identified in St. Joseph County. The individuals have been in isolation and close contacts quarantined since initial COVID-19 diagnosis. Health officer Rebecca Burns said the COVID-19 virus, as expected with a coronavirus, has changed over the past year. The variant originated in the …

An Elkhart woman died in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend in Cass County’s Milton Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday to an area on U.S. 12, east of Anderson Road. Investigators said the driver of the vehicle, 34-year-old Casey Butler, appears to have lost control of the car. It went off the …

A Coldwater-area mobile home was destroyed by fire last week. Fire officials were called around 4:30 p.m. Friday to a residence in the 100 block of Narrows Road, not far from the Randall Lake boat launch. It took firefighters about 30 minutes to extinguish the blaze. Investigators said all occupants inside the residence escaped and no one was injured. In …

A long-abandoned motel north of Schoolcraft will be razed in coming weeks. Vicksburg Village Council member Denny Olsen said the former Plainsman Motel in Schoolcraft Township will be intentionally set on fire to provide training for South County Fire Authority as well as other area fire departments. Olsen said the burn will take place over a series of two days …

Richard A. “Dick” Wenzel, age 88, of Portage, and a lifelong Sturgis resident, went to heaven late Friday evening, March 19, 2021, in the loving care of his family and Dear Country Adult Foster Care in Burr Oak. Dick was born April 6, 1932, in Sturgis, a son of the late Richard G. and H. Irene (Milliman) Wenzel. Dick lived …

Shirley Lucille Faunce, age 98, of Coldwater, went to be with her lord and savior on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Skaggs Assisted Living in Burr Oak. A memorial service for Shirley will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2021, at Bronson First United Methodist Church, with Pastor Sam Gordy officiating. A burial of ashes will take place …