James Allan Clark, age 90, of Portage, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 4, 2025 after a long illness.  He was born in Cleveland on May 23, 1935 with his loving parents Kenneth and Lucile (Smith) Clark.  James attended St. Joseph High School and was part of the 1953 graduating class.  Following high school, James joined the United …

Joseph K. Langevin, age 67, of Fulton, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born on August 5, 1958 in Marquette, Joseph was the son of Charles and Annette (Labine) Langevin. He graduated from Kearsley High School in Flint with the Class of 1976. Joseph proudly served his country as a member …

Robert “Bob” Lee Crandell was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on March 17, 1938, and passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the age of 87. His family later moved to Fremont, Michigan, where Bob spent his youth. A three-season varsity athlete at Fremont High School, he remained an avid sports fan throughout his life and a loyal, life-long friend …

Phyllis Ann Schuler, age 77, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, December 4, 2025, at her home. She was born November 15, 1948 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Emery and Marilyn (Nichols) Bowsher. On August 22, 1975, she married William Paul “Biggie” Schuler in Centreville. Phyllis was a lifelong resident of Sturgis and a graduate of Sturgis High School …

Gary Glenn Rifenberg, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Three Rivers Health surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 11, 1944 in Three Rivers, the son of Glenn and Velma “Peggy” Rifenberg, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1962. Gary furthered his education at Albion College graduating …

Russell Wayne Zimlich, a longtime resident of Three Rivers and former resident of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born on February 22,1953 in Dearborn to Alden J and Doreen (Richardson) Zimlich. Russ was the middle of three children. Russ graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1971. During school …

Sandra Leigh Jones, age 74, of Jones, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at South Bend Memorial Hospital after complications from a tragic fall. Surrounded by her three daughters, family, and friends, she was lovingly cared for in her final days. She left this world boldly just like she lived it! Born on October 1, 1951 in Fort Worth, Texas, …

Bruce Barton Monroe, age 76, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 3, 1949 in Three Rivers, the son of William R. “Bill” and Beverly “Jane” (Pritchard) Monroe. Growing up he enjoyed waterskiing and sailing at Fisher Lake, scouting, and serving as a lifeguard at Camp Wakeshma. A …

Benjamin James Ross, age 49, of White Pigeon, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at his home. He was born August 25, 1976 in Three Rivers, the son of Benjamin L. and Vicki (Rustad) Ross, and attended Constantine Public Schools. Ben worked as a Utility Worker at Home Depot. Ben enjoyed working at Home Depot as he was very social …

Patsy Jane (Shingledecker) Kuhlman was born on March 30, 1933, to Forrest and Dorothy (Needham) Shingledecker in Three Rivers. She spent her early years in Howardsville and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1951. In 1954, she married the love of her life, Maurice Kuhlman, and together they made their home on the Kuhlman family farm …