United Auto Workers union members have voted to approve a new contract with General Motors, making the company the first Detroit automaker to get a ratified deal that could end a contentious labor dispute and a series of punishing strikes. A vote-tracking spreadsheet on the union’s website shows that with all local union offices reporting, the contract passed by just over …

Roger L Moyer, age 84, of Bristol, IN, died on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. He was born August 20, 1939 in Constantine, a son of Lyle and Neva (Kent) Moyer. Roger graduated from Constantine High School in 1957 where he participated in basketball, baseball, and football. He was #43, and the full back …

Nicholas W. Spoores, age 44, of Constantine, died Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at his home. He was born December 13, 1978 in LaGrange, a son of Thomas and Sharon (Carter) Spoores. Nicholas graduated from Constantine High School in 1997 and attended Glen Oaks Community College. He had worked at various plastics manufacturing companies. In 2005 he married Veronia Bronstetter, they …

Voting on a tentative contract agreement between General Motors and the United Auto Workers union that ended a six-week strike against the company appears too close to call after the latest tallies at several GM factories were announced Wednesday. The union hasn’t posted final vote totals yet, but workers at several large factories who finished voting in the past few days have …

Raymond White Jr., age 94, of Three Rivers and formerly of Colon, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at Birch Meadows Senior Care. He was born June 9, 1929 in Florence Township, the son of Raymond and Arzilla (Allen) White. Raymond served his country in the United States Army and worked for more than 30 years at the White Pigeon …

Audrey Jean Hass, age 71, of Galesburg, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born September 30, 1952 in Martin, Ky., the daughter of Joe and Rebecca Frances (Salisbury) Meade, and graduated from Belleville High School with the Class of 1971. On September 10, 1983, she married Larry E. Hass. He was the …

Eugene Norman “Pete” Shears, age 77, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Goshen Hospital. He was born November 14, 1946 in Sturgis, son of the late Ernest and Anna Marie (Winkleblack) Shears. Pete was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1964 where he excelled in athletics, especially baseball. Following …

With great sorrow, we announce the death of our brother. Steven H. Mitchell, age 65, of Mendon, passed away at his home on July 4, 2023. Steve was born on March 7, 1958 to loving parents Patricia A. (Mitts) Mitchell and John A. Mitchell at Three Rivers Hospital. Steve attended Mendon Schools, graduating in 1976. Participating in music programs led …

James Edward Thayer, age 67, of Cassopolis, died Sunday, November 12, 2023. His life began January 14, 1956, in Plainwell, born to Edward and Lena Thayer.  He married the love of his life, Melva Louise DeVries August 9, 1980 in Allegan. Jim loved to laugh.  He and his brother, Mike, were two peas in a pod.  They laughed more than …

Linda Lou Tone, age 74, of Cassopolis, died Sunday, November 12, 2023, in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began September 14, 1949, in Niles, the fifth of seven children born to Jim and Ruby Green.  She attended White Temple Schoolhouse and graduated from Cassopolis High School in 1967. She married Jonathan W. Tone on December 14, 1968 …