Brandi Joy Kelley, age 46, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on her birthday, December 14, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 14, 1978, in Three Rivers, to Randel and Kim Kelley and spent her life spreading love, kindness, and creativity in her hometown. Brandi was a devoted mother, daughter, partner, grandmother, sister, and aunt …

Brenda Sue Meadows, age 71, of Nunnelly, Tenn., a devoted mother, Nana, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Montgomery, Ala. She was born January 11, 1953 in Forrest City, Ark., but at a young age moved to Three Rivers, where she was raised by her parents Johnnie and Mary (Robinson) Meadows. She was a graduate …

Rick L. Brueck, age 72, of Mendon, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo following a brief illness. He was born in Three Rivers on June 24, 1952 the son of Robert and Marilyn Ruth (Happel) Brueck. Rick attended Mendon High School and was part of the 1971 graduating class. Immediately following graduation, Rick …

Ruth Ann Terry, age 78, of South Bend, and formerly of Mottville, died on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 at her home. She was born on Oct. 9, 1946 in Mottville, the Daughter of Clarence and Gladys (Strawser) VanZile. Ruth was a graduate of Indiana University and employed as a Housemother in a home for teens. Ruth is survived by her …

A 26-year-old Branch County man was arrested on a number of charges after attempting to elude state police troopers last week. According to a Michigan State Police media release, troopers were called late Saturday night to a location in the 1000 block of Jonesville Road in Branch County’s Butler Township in response to a report of domestic assault. Upon arrival, …

Three men were arrested on drug-related offenses earlier last weekend in Sturgis. St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded at 6:30 a.m. Saturday to the 1100 block of Ohio Court as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. Deputies executed a search warrant and located methamphetamine, multiple firearms and other narcotics inside the home, according to authorities. The trio of suspects …

Connie Lou Bickel, age 82, of Constantine, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital.  She was born in Three Rivers on August 16, 1942, a daughter of Earl and Claire (Bennett) Hartman. Connie was part of the Constantine High School class of 1960, and also completed her degree in Beauty College.  She owned and operated Connie’s Beauty Corner in …

A Thurston Woods Community Event program coming up next month centers on a 13,000-year-old historic site near Leonidas. The Belson-Clovis Archeological Site is recognized as the oldest human occupational site in the state. It offers a glimpse into the lives of the early hunter-gatherers who lived in the area. Thomas Talbot, site discoverer and director of the Belson-Clovis Project, will …

David R. Glasgow, age 68, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his home. He was born August 8, 1956, in Charlotte, Michigan, son of Donald Ellsworth and Marian (King) Glasgow. Dave spent his early life moving around. He spent a few years in Lodge Grass, Montana where his dad pastored two churches on the Crow Indian Reservation. …

Warren Dean “Bud” Rentz, age 88, of Sturgis went to be with his Heavenly Father, on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his home. He was born August 29, 1936, in Burt, Iowa, son of the late Estel and Jeannette (Murray) Rentz. Bud grew up in Burt and was a graduate of Burt High School with the class of 1954. While …