Donald R. Lampe, age 89, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Friday, October 31, 2025, at his home. He was born September 26, 1936 in Flint, a son of the late Richard and Ruth (Lilly) Lampe. Don moved to Sturgis with his family in 1939 and was a proud graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1954. He later …

David F Nicholson, age 86, of White Pigeon, died on October 27, 2025 in Kalamazoo. He was Born on April 29, 1939 in Sturgis, the Son of Peter and Bethel (Brittian) Nicholson. David lived all of his life in the White Pigeon area. He was employed as a Press Operator for Telemark, Sturgis Press, Action Quick Print, and Sturgis Journal. …

Deborah May Fink, age 68, of Sturgis, passed away on October 17, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born June 11, 1957 in Springfield, Ohio, daughter of William and Margaret “Peggy” (Freeman) Bowser. Debbie made Sturgis her home in 1984, and on February 14, 1987, she married the love of her life, James Fink, at the First …

Gerald Allan “Jerry” DeWitt, age 75, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday evening , November 2, 2025, at his home. He was born September 10, 1950 in Byron Center, Michigan, a son of the late Willis and Helen (Shanahan) DeWitt. Jerry resided most of his life in Sturgis, coming from Grand Rapids. He was a graduate of Byron Center …

John “Pete” Edward Bonebright, age 92, passed away peacefully at Birch Meadows Senior Care on Monday, November 3, 2025 with family present. John “Pete” was born on February 19, 1933 to Jacob and Frances (Lucas) Bonebright in Three Rivers. He attended Huss elementary school and graduated from TRHS in 1951. He enlisted in the US Army and served from 1952-1954. …

Nancy Jo Brenner, age 86, of Vicksburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2025 in Lansing following a lengthy illness. She was born on May 28, 1939 in Lansing, the daughter of Harold and Lila (May) Lutz. Nancy attended Webberville High School and was part of the 1957 graduating class, where she earned two scholarships through her hard work and …

It’s time to “Stuff-A-Truck” for those in need. The Three Rivers Lions Club needs everyone’s help to do just that for this upcoming Thanksgiving. Everyone is invited to come on down to Hardings’ Market, 808 West Michigan Avenue in Three Rivers on Saturday, November 22 from 10 AM until 2 PM. You’ll be able to grab a bag and fill …

Lawrence R. (Larry) Smith, age 80, of Centreville, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Bronson Hospital with family at his side as he peacefully crossed to the other side. He was born on June 18,1945 in Flint, MI, the son (twin #1) of George and Gladys (Foulkes) Smith. The Smith family moved to Greenville, MI in 1946. Larry …

Marilyn J. Lukazcek, age 81, of Sturgis, and longtime former Colon resident, went to be with her Lord and Savior following her peaceful passing late Friday evening, October 31, 2025 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born July 23, 1944 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Donald and Esther (Huber) Baker. Marilyn spent most of her life in …

Lillian Kaye Ballinger, age 77, of Centreville, died peacefully Wednesday, October 29, 2025, just six days shy of her 78th birthday. Her life began November 4, 1947 in Kalamazoo, the oldest of three daughters born to George and Sylvia (Zaika) Horner. Lillian will be greatly missed by family and friends.  She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and …