Keith Allen Lewis, age 69, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at his home. Keith was born March 11, 1952 in Sturgis, the son of Harry Richard and S. June (Carson) Lewis. Keith graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1970 where he was a two sport standout. He later attended Western Michigan University where he was …

William “Bill” Fonis Chandler, age 84, of Marcellus, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at home. Bill was born in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee on February 2, 1937, the son of Jesse and Mamie (Hale) Chandler. On May 3, 1975, in Kokomo, Indiana he married Sally Joan Stahl, who survives. Bill was a Supervisor for Asplund Tree Service for many …

Gregory Paul Burnsky, age 73, died on Sunday, July 11, 2021. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Hohner  Funeral Home.

Nancy Lee Ross, age 76, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born April 30, 1945 in Hesperia, Michigan. Nancy resided in Sturgis since 1985 coming from LaGrange County, Indiana. On July 15, 1989 she married Brian Ross in Sturgis. Nancy was a talented seamstress by trade and had been …

Lawrence “Larry” A. Keckler, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  Larry was born in Vicksburg on August 8, 1968, a son of Douglas Salisbury and Rosalind (Stroup) Keckler.  He attended Three Rivers Schools.  Larry worked as a molder for Birkhold Pattern for 12 years, and then continued at Bierma Brass and Aluminum …

Three people were injured in a hit-and-run collision last week in Cass County’s Pokagon Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 2:30 a.m. Friday to M-51 at Edwards Street. Behnke said a vehicle driven by Marie Dillon, 70, of Shipshewana, was north on M-51 when it was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop at Edwards …

Growing up here in Three Rivers, we had four public schools. Each district, or ward as they were called back then, had a public school. The schools were named after someone who had contributed something to the early history of Three Rivers. The schools were Ruth Hoppin, Huss, Andrews, and Barrows. The buildings are still there, but Ruth Hoppin and …

Members of Three Rivers’ class of 1964 are issuing a challenge to classmates. In advance of a 75th birthday party July 31, event organizers are each pledging $75 to support the Three Rivers Promise program. So far, four classmates have committed to the challenge. They are hoping at least four more Class of ’64 alumni will do the same in …

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy has announced the fifth year of its “Hike Our Preserves” program. The agency is once again partnering with many local libraries to distribute free hiking sticks that come with participation in the program. HOP! is Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy’s hiking program that encourages kids to get fit while having fun outdoors. The new season of HOP! …

Beverly J McCann, age 75, of Niles, formerly of Constantine, died on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at West Woods of Niles. She was born July 3, 1946 a daughter of Robert and Opal (Midaugh) Black. Beverly attended White Pigeon High School and received her GED from Centreville Schools. On December 17, 1966 she married Raymond E. McCann Sr. at the …