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Phyllis Williams, 75

Phyllis Ann Williams, age 75, died in Kalamazoo on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 19, 2025 at noon at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 817 Eighth St., Three Rivers. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

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David Prouty, 88

David Alfred Prouty of White Pigeon, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025 at the age of 88. Born on May 19, 1937, in Constantine, David lived a long, full life marked by service to his country, love for his family, and a lifelong connection with nature. He is survived by his loving partner, Sonya West, who stood by his …

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Rebecca Pueschel, 78

Rebecca Lou “Becky” Pueschel, age 78, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday morning, July 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 6, 1947 in Sturgis, Becky was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Ruth May (Mireley) Sherman. She was a lifelong resident of the Howe, Indiana and Sturgis area and graduated …

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Teresa Binion, 59

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, our loving sister, Teresa Kaye Binion, went home to be with the Lord. Teresa was born on August 2, 1965 in Detroit, the daughter of William and Noreen (Curry) Binion. She went to Stewart Elementary School in Detroit. She moved to Three Rivers  with her family where she went to Huss Elementary School. After attending …

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John Paul “JP” Lewis, 35

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John Paul Lewis, affectionately known to all as JP, who passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, following a tragic accident. He was 35 years old. He was born December 21, 1989 in Kalamazoo, to father Constable Augusta and mother Lonnette Lewis. He attended Three Rivers High School, …

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Name released – Fatal motorcycle crash

Authorities have released the name of the man killed in a motorcycle crash last Wednesday evening north of Three Rivers. 35-year-old John Paul Lewis of Three Rivers died after losing control of his motorcycle and striking the rear of another southbound vehicle on U.S. 131 near Flowerfield Road in Park Township. Lewis was pronounced dead at the scene. He was …

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Shawn Lung, 46

Shawn Allen Lung, age 46, of Sturgis, passed away on July 4, 2025, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Born on September 24, 1978, in Kendallville, Indiana, Shawn was the beloved son of the late Jerry Allen and Rebecca A. (Garrison) Lung. Shawn was employed with Summit Polymers in Sturgis and previously worked at ARBOC Specialty Vehicles in Middlebury. Shawn …

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Jota Jose Arias, infant

Jota Jose Arias, precious son of Kylee Brock and Jose Arias of Sturgis, Michigan, was stillborn on July 5, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Jota is deeply loved and mourned by his parents, as well as his grandparents: Tyrone and Jessica Washington, and Roman and Raquel Arias, all of Sturgis. He is also survived by his aunts and …

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Fatal crash north of Three Rivers

A Three Rivers man is dead following a motorcycle crash Wednesday night in St. Joseph County. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene around 8:30pm on US-131 near Flowerfield Road in Park Township. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, a black motorcycle heading southbound lost control and struck the rear of another southbound vehicle. The 35-year-old motorcyclist was …

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Anthony Pitone, 91

Anthony (Tony) Pitone, age 91, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Tecumseh, Michigan. He was born August 26, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Francesco and Angelina (Sirianni) Pitone. A high school graduate of the Class of 1951, Tony earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from NYU, followed by an MBA …

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