Roberta M. Saddison, age 99, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday morning, February 4, 2023 at Safe Haven Assisted Living in Three Rivers. She was born November 8, 1923 in LaGrange County, daughter of the late Loney and Gladys (McMier) Combs. Roberta resided in the Sturgis area most of her life with the exception of the 10 years she lived …

Joseph Peter Posey, age 73, of Constantine, completed his earthly journey on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Joe, the son of Raymond and Estelle (Priniski) Posey was born in Hancock, MI, on October 20, 1949. He graduated from White Pine High School in White Pine, MI in 1967. On May 25, 1974, Joe …

Anna Detwiler, age 83, of rural Three Rivers, died Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on August 24, 1939. She was married to Dwayne L. Detwiler on April 21, 1956 in California. Together they operated A & D’s Bait Shop near Fishers Lake until Dwayne’s passing in 2013. She …

It’s a little early to think about gardening, but it doesn’t hurt to do a little planning before you plant. Gardening can be a fun-family project, and a real learning experience for the children. Here are a few suggestions if you are thinking of planting items that are edible: Focus on high-cost foods. Most common garden vegetables like green peppers, …

Henry V. Schwartz II, age 60, of Sturgis, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, February 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 21, 1962 in Sturgis, son of the late Henry and Pauline N. (Eichorn) Schwartz. Henry resided nearly his entire life in Sturgis and was a …

Vernon G. Wallick, Jr. age 94, of Sturgis, passed away Friday afternoon, February 3, 2023 at his home. He was born August 7, 1928 in Sturgis, son of the late Vernon and Marjorie (King) Wallick, Sr. Vern was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1947. On April 7, 1951 he married Elayta …

A man who previously admitted killing two women in Pennsylvania pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing a Michigan woman who disappeared more than 17 years ago. Harold David Haulman III pleaded guilty in Calhoun County District Court to second-degree murder in the death of 21-year-old Ashley Marie Parlier, Prosecutor David Gilbert said. Parlier went missing from her Battle Creek home on …

Susan Gayle Ferguson, age 62, of Mendon, went home to be with her Savior Monday, January 30, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was born January 16, 1961 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Fred and Cynthia (Hedblade) Schomer. Susan graduated from Westview High School in Kankakee, IL with the Class of 1979; she earned her bachelor of science from …

David Dwight Cate of Constantine, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the age of 67. He was born in Kalamazoo on October 13, 1955, the son of Richard Cate and Sally Church. David attended Comstock High School and later received his diploma through Big Bend Community College. At the age of eighteen, he joined the United States Armed …

Hilda M. Ortiz, age 46, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly at home on or after Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was born March 24, 1976 in Belleglade, FL a daughter to Francisco and Bertha (Casarez) Ortiz. Hilda was currently employed as Assistant Property Manager at Timberbrook Modular Home Community in Bristol, Indiana. She enjoyed arts and crafts, knitting, car and …