Kippy Ellen Pebler, age 70, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 14, 1955 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Delmer D. and Mary E. (Keller) Wood, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1974. Kippy went on to earn her LPN at Glen Oaks …

Some bees can fly as fast as 15 miles per hour, depending on their species and wing shape. Weather and wind can also speed them up or slow them down. Their quick flights help them gather food more efficiently. In the quiet village of Sinchon, South Korea, one grandmother’s persistence turned her into a national symbol of determination. Cha Sa-soon …

Robert A Giles, age 91, of White Pigeon, died on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. He was Born on October 16, 1933 in St. Louis, Michigan, the Son of Alvin and Mina(Purvis) Giles. Robert had been a White Pigeon resident since 1987 coming from Flushing, Michigan. He was employed by General Motors as a crane operator. Robert was married to Joyce …

Marcy Anne Wentzel, age 82, of Kalamazoo, died on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was born September 27, 1942 in Lima, Ohio, a daughter of L. Thomas and Anne (Lateer) Fisher. Marcy graduated from Constantine High School in 1959. On August 6, 1960, she married her high school sweetheart, Clarence Wentzel, in Constantine. He preceded her …

William “Bill” Hogan, Jr, age 56, of Battle Creek, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2025.  He was born in Three Rivers on October 2, 1968 the son of William Sr and Connie (Warner) Hogan. On April 13, 2010 he married Janice Niswonger in Calhoun County. Bill was a traveler at heart, constantly moving and enjoying new aspects of life. …

George Becker, age 74, of White Pigeon, died on Monday, September 15, 2025 at Borgess Hospital.  He was born on December 24, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York to John and Margaret (Smith) Becker. George was a White Pigeon resident the past 5 years coming from the Coldwater area. He was employed in construction. He attended Saint Charles Catholic Church in …

Jack LaMar Bonebright, age 94, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 29, 1931 in Three Rivers, the son of Jacob and Frances (Lucas) Bonebright, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1950. He also attended one year of college …

Daniel “Danny” Fredrick Lockwood, age 42, of Three Rivers, passed away on September 1, 2025, surrounded by his children and family. Danny was born on October 11, 1982 in Three Rivers, to Gary Paul Lockwood and Patty K. Lockwood (Castle). He was raised in Three Rivers, where he built lifelong friendships and shared many memories with family and friends. Danny …

Dorothy Marie Beattie, age 98, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 at Thurston Woods Villa. She was born Jan. 27, 1927 in Constantine, a daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Barger) Jacobs. Dorothy graduated from Three Rivers High School. On June 6, 1948 in Three Rivers, she married Leoanrd (J.R.) Carl Beattie. He preceded her in death …

Linda Kay Ware, age 76, of Colon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Wings Home in Allegan, surrounded by love and the quiet grace she deserved. Born in Sturgis on October 5, 1948, Linda was the daughter of the late Richard and Florence (Ledyard) Pfenning. She spent most of her life in Southwest Michigan, where her presence …