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 …

Steven Gerard Van Tassel, age 73, of Portage and formerly of Corey Lake, Three Rivers, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 4, 1952 in Ridgewood, N.J., the son of Harold and Laurie (McCawley) Van Tassel. He spent his childhood in Mt. Prospect, Palatine, and briefly …

Mary E. Clegg, age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025, in Marcellus. Born Mary E. Skaggs on September 5, 1933 in Kentucky, she lived a vibrant life full of love, family, and cherished memories. Mary’s journey through life began in her hometown of Kentucky, where her roots ran deep. As a loving mother, she moved to Illinois …

If you didn’t make it to the American Legion on October 11, you missed a fantastic Burger Night fundraiser, thanks to Molly and T.J. from Mr. B’s Dairy Bar. Together, they grilled Burger Baskets with all proceeds going to American Legion Post #170. Everyone had a choice of either regular burgers or cheese burgers, each including a generous portion of …

Robert Allen “Bob” Parish, age 51, of Sturgis, passed away early Saturday morning, October 18, 2025, at his home. He was born July 22, 1974 in Sturgis, the son of the late Eugene and Judy (Jackson) Parish. A lifelong resident of Sturgis, Robert graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1993. On July 23, 2011, he married Samantha …