Ruby Helen McFall, age 80, of Constantine, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Ruby was born on February 5, 1944in Centreville,a daughter of Wilbur Sr. and Helen (Eggleston) Lintz. Ruby attended school at the Constantine one-roomed school houses later graduating from White Pigeon High School in 1962. On December 7, 1985, she married …

Connie M Pifer, age 60, of Shelbyville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 15, 2024 at U of M West in Wyoming, MI.  She was born in Goshen, IN on July 19, 1963 the daughter of James and Linda (Mock) Pifer.  Connie was employed at Parker – Hannifin for over 20 years.  In her free time, Connie enjoyed taking fishing …

Taylor Cook Snow, age 85, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo surrounded by his loving family. A former mayor, Citizen of the Year, and involved Three Rivers resident, Taylor was also a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He was born October 16, 1938 in Plainwell, the son of …

Carole Marie Scoates, age 83, of Mendon, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Edgewood Health & Rehabilitation. She was born April 16, 1940, in Cresco, Iowa, the daughter of Nathan and Ruby (Krueger) Hancock. Carole worked as an RV delivery driver for Horizon Transport. She loved traveling and seeing the country. She delivered travel trailers all over the United …

Michael Ralph Best, age 66, of Jones, died peacefully on Saturday morning, April 13, 2024 in the comfort of his home in his family’s presence. His life began July 12, 1957 in Niles, born to Dave Best and Joan Kane. Mike loved riding his motorcycle.  He was a self-taught mechanic who could fix anything.  From cars and trucks to lawnmowers …

Mary Louise Krull, age 90, of Three Rivers, passed away into the Lord Jesus’ arms on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Birch Meadows Senior Care. She was born November 27, 1933 in Louisville, Ky., the daughter of Loy and Dixie (Johnson) Purcell, and graduated from Louisville Central High School with the Class of 1951. Mary worked in retail for 15 …

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department responded to a shooting incident over the weekend in Leonidas Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies were called shortly before 3 p.m. Saturday to the 30000 block of Longnecker Road. Once on scene, deputies located a subject with a gunshot wound to his shoulder. The victim was airlifted from the scene. Meanwhile, authorities concluded the …

St. Joseph County Road Commission Board members plan to recognize five individuals who have had what agency officials said is a lasting impact on the organization’s mission. They are: Dave Allen, commissioner from 2011 through 2021 Rick Anderson, commissioner, 2007-2017 John Bippus, commissioner 2011-2020 Dave Yunker, commissioner 2006-2016 and Eric Shafer, commissioner since 2011 Agency officials said the five were …

Organizers of last month’s Three Rivers Area Mentoring’s annual walleye dinner and silent auction report the event was a success. The $17-per-person meal was held March 23. TRAM Executive Director Todd Bannon said more than $5,000 was raised after expenses. He said about 150 people took part and more than 80 items were donated for the silent auction. Proceeds from …

A Three Rivers teacher and a paraprofessional were recently recognized by the St. Joseph County Parent Advisory Committee. Young 5s teacher Brea Bennett was honored as PAC’s “Teacher of the Year,” while Nichole Sturwold was named “Support Staff Employee of the Year.” They received recognition April 8 at Andrews Elementary by PAC member Tawnya Fleckenstein. Bennett and Sturwold will be …