Sandra E. Rench, age 70, of Colon, passed away on March 26, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Sandy was born on June 23, 1953 in Detroit, a daughter to the late Vaughn and Lois (McCowen) Pelletier. On July 28, 1974, Sandy married her husband of 49 years, Glenn L. Rench, in Fort Lewis, Washington. Sandy loved knitting, spinning …
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Ilene Rosenberry, 92
Ilene Lou Rosenberry, age 92, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 25, 1931 in Wolcottville, Indiana, the daughter of Russell and Julia (Lambright) Iler, and graduated from LaGrange High School with the Class of 1950. Pursuing her goal of becoming an elementary teacher, she earned …
Read More »Out and About – Week of April 1st
April doesn’t have any federal holidays, but it does have several days that are worth mentioning. April 15 is “Tax Day”. It’s the last day to have your tax return postmarked. Right now, you still have a week or so to get your return filed. If you ignore this, you will eventually get a letter informing you that you are …
Read More »Sturgis man killed in crash
Speed and alcohol were cited as potential factors in a fatal, two-car crash in White Pigeon Township over the weekend, according to investigators. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies were called around 2 a.m. Saturday to an area of Fawn River Road, near Mill Pond Road, in reference to a head-on crash. Upon arrival, deputies were made aware of a 26-year-old …
Read More »William Mader, 89
William Albert Mader, age 89, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 in Murrieta, California surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 13, 1934 to Harry and Merrion Mader in Three Rivers. He served in the army from 1955 to 1957. On October 2, 1955, he married Ruth Soule and together they had five children …
Read More »The History & Mystery of Three Rivers
2024 – Third Ward – Andrews Street In 1871 the villages of Canada, Lockport and Brooklyn joined Three Rivers to become a city of four Wards: Three Rivers 1st, Lockport 2nd, Canada 3rd and Brooklyn 4th. Andrews Street in the Village of Canada was once named Pleasant St. Since Lockport already had a Pleasant Street. the name in 3rd Ward …
Read More »Doris Denney, 94
Doris Mae Denney, age 94, passed away at Birch Adult Foster Care in Leonidas on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was born in Wakeshma Township on July 23, 1929 the daughter of Charles Edward and Della Mae (Hubbard) Sweet. Doris attended Athens High School and was part of the 1947 graduating class. On June 8, 1974, she married Frederick D. …
Read More »Ivan Johnson, 63
Ivan Arnold Johnson, age 63, of Constantine, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He was born on July 9, 1960 in St. Anne, IL the son of Willis and Virginia (Renner) Johnson. Ivan was a simple man who enjoyed the simple things in life. He enjoyed loud music, especially classic rock and country. He would often …
Read More »Laura Jackson, 77
Laura G. Jackson, age 77, of Sturgis, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the Laurels of Coldwater following a long illness. She was born in Albion, Indiana on December 5, 1946 the daughter of Frederick Lowell Wolfe and Lavanga Phae (Weeks) Wolfe. Laura graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1965. She was united in marriage to George …
Read More »Linda Crabtree, 74
Linda Sue Crabtree, age 74, of Three Rivers, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born on January 11, 1950 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth (Dokey) Woods. Linda attended Mendon High School and was a part of the 1968 graduating class. On July 11, 1970 she married …
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