Jerry W. Dell, age 77, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, September 19, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born May 20, 1947 in Sturgis, son of the late John W. and Maxine (Buys) Dell. Jerry resided nearly his entire life in Sturgis. He retired from Formed Tubes in Sturgis following several years of dedicated employment. Prior …

Burdena J. “Burt” Riley, age 83, of Sturgis,passed away early Monday morning, September 16, 2024, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. She was born May 19, 1941, in Sturgis, daughter of the late Ray C. and F. Dorothy (Rumbaugh) Hart. Burt resided most of her life in Sturgis and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of …

Ada Louise Haithcock was born on January 19, 1923 in Grandview, Indiana to Claude and Hazel Ellis. Growing up, Louise enjoyed a serene childhood. Her early education took place in a one room schoolhouse. At the tender age of 9 Louise faced a heartbreaking tragedy when her younger brother Benjamin passed away from third degree burns. Despite this profound loss, …

Lynn C. Gest, age 87, of White Pigeon, went to be with his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, September 14, 2024, at his home. He was born December 13, 1936, in Burr Oak, son of the late John and Blendena (Cummings) Gest. On April 16, 1955, he married Gloria Weiderman. They were married 69 years. Lynn was a member …

Darlene Ann Wolfgang, age 79, of Portage, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 28, 1945 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Ernie and Pauline (Buscher) Blade, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1963. Darlene married David S. Wolfgang on November 7, 1965 in …

Three Rivers Community Schools Superintendent Nikki Nash issued a letter to district families regarding alleged threats made last week. The district closed Thursday and Friday in response to the threats. Nash said the decision was made to not open as a precaution. She said district officials are working closely with law-enforcement authorities and an independent investigation has been conducted. Nash …

An Indiana man died last week following a single-car crash in Cass County’s Porter Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 11:30 p.m. Friday to an area of Teasdale Lake Street, just west of Robbins Lake Road. Behnke said a car driven by 24-year-old Mishawaka resident James Shaw was traveling at a high rate of speed, west on …

Branch County authorities have charged a Detroit man for attempting to smuggle drugs into the Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater. Sheriff’s officials said Derrick Herring Jr., 38, has been arraigned on conspiracy to furnish contraband. The charge stems from a May 2023 incident that was caught on security video. Herring allegedly threw a package over the perimeter fence at the …

Here are twelve things we should all understand: — When you are winning, keep your mouth shut. — Don’t tell people your plans. Wait for the results to speak for themselves. — Never expect to get what you give. Not everyone has a heart of flesh. — Everyday you wake up, you have a new job to be better than …

Elijah Michael Lee Hernandez, age 18 months, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, Indiana. He was born on March 8, 2023 in Elkhart, a son to Joseph Davis and Cheyenne La Lone. He was named after his Grandfather Michael, and late Grandfather Carlos Hernandez. Elijah was a calm shy baby, as he grew …