David Paul Burnson, age 84, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A kind, humble and gracious man, David will be fondly remembered and missed by all who knew him. He was born in Ann Arbor on April 11, 1941, the only son of the late Rudolph and Susanne (Vink) Burnson. He graduated …

Helen Carol Beechler, age 80, of Bronson, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in Kalamazoo after a long illness. She was born in Coldwater on April 24, 1945 the daughter of Wendell and Wilma (Pelmear) Carpenter. Helen attended Bronson High School and was part of the 1963 graduating class. Following graduation, she attended Glen Oaks Community College. She also …

Clarence John Blood, age 75, of Three Rivers, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He was born May 19, 1950, the son of John Howard & Bernice Louise (Mellor) Blood. Clarence attended Three Rivers High School, where he graduated in 1969. Clarence started working at Simpson Paper Mill in Vicksburg that same year. He worked there for 32 years …

Norval L. Keesling, age 81, of Sturgis, passed away Monday evening, Oct. 20, 2025 at his home. He was born June 4, 1944 in Anderson, Indiana a son to the late Richard and Blanche (German) Keesling. Norval has been with Charlotte Mercer, the love of his life, for the past 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, …

Erma Louise Schippers, age 91, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025 at her home. She was born January 16, 1934 in Fabius Township, the daughter of Clyde A. and Flossie M. (Schmidtendorf) Tase, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1952. Erma worked as a customer service representative for Rifenberg Insurance Company of …

James Stephen Minor, age 79, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born October 19, 1945 in Houston, Texas, the son of Carl and Carolita Minor. James served his country in the United States Navy, working on computers on a destroyer. While stationed in Chicago, he met Judith Crockett at a party, …

James “Jim” L. Eash, age 73, of Shipshewana, died at 1:47 pm on Saturday, October 18, at the scene of a two-vehicle accident 1/2 mile north of State Rd. 120 on County Road 1000 W in Shipshewana. Jim was born on September 4, 1952 in Sturgis to Forrest “Buck” O. and Helen L. (Reeves) Eash. Survivors include a son, Dustin …

Robert Daniel Thewis, age 68, of Colon, passed away at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Robert was born on June 20, 1957 in Chicago, the son of the late Albert and Johanna (Muiser) Thewis. He graduated from Thornwood High School in South Holland, Illinois with the class of 1975. In 1983, Robert moved from Hammond, Indiana, …

One description of Third Avenue is “Runs Easterly from Soldier Monument to the Cemetery”. The Sailor Soldiers Monument at the intersection of Main and Michigan (3rd Ave.) was erected and dedicated June 20, 1893 in honor of the Civil War veterans. It ‘s cost and placement was voted by the citizens. It’s removal was and still is sometimes decried by …

Jonathan Wayne McBride, age 45, of Constantine, passed away on October 17, 2025 at University of Michigan Hospital. He was born January 30th, 1980 in Kalamazoo to Jim Tennant and Sandra McBride. Father Figures include Gene McBride (who taught him his trade) and Richard Larrance. He graduated from Constantine High School with the Class of 1999. He worked in his …