Darrell Allen Chapman, age 62, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at his home. He was born December 14, 1963 in Three Rivers, the son of Max and Oneda (Hostetler) Chapman, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1982. Darrell worked at MTI alongside his brother, Ralph, since the early 2000s. He enjoyed …

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of RoseMary Hunter, who departed this world peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on October 14, 1942 in Three Rivers, RoseMary was the cherished daughter of Luster and Dorothea Liby. RoseMary’s life was a testament …

Tyler James Hoover, age 34, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home in Elkhart. Tyler was a beloved son, brother, and friend who brought joy, laughter, and light into the lives of those around him. Though he faced personal struggles, his unwavering love for family and friends remained constant. His passing leaves a heartache that will never …

Gary Jean Penn, age 88, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Skaggs Assisted Living in Burr Oak. He was born November 9, 1937 in Sturgis, the son of the late C. Hubert and Pauline (Swoveland) Penn. Gary spent his early childhood in northern Indiana before moving to Sturgis, (though he graduated from Centreville High School). On February …

Marian Marjorie Cottingham, age 79, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026. She was born January 18, 1947 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Dean and June (Bradford) Rice, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1965. On August 28, 1966 Marian married Gary Cottingham. Together, they raised three sons and created a warm, …

Three Rivers – Friday, March 6, 2026 Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 130 mph Path Length /statute/: 10.75 miles Path Width /maximum/: 450 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 10   Start Date: 03/06/2026 Start Time: 03:49 PM EST Start Location: 3 SW Three Rivers / St. Joseph County / MI Start Lat/Lon: 41.9243 / -85.6774 End Date: 03/09/2026 End Time: 04:07 …

Six Signs You Are Outgrowing Your Life — You feel bored by the conversations you used to enjoy. — You crave solitude more than social events. — You feel a strange sadness, like you are grieving a version of yourself that is dying. — You are easily irritated by drama and gossip. — Your old friends feel like strangers. — …

April Jo Ware, age 50, of Sturgis, passed away Friday evening, March 6, 2026, at her home. She was born May 26, 1975 in Indianapolis, daughter of the late Raymond and Patricia (Hutchinson) Surrette. April resided in Sturgis for most of her life and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the Class of 1993. She furthered her education …

On the afternoon of Friday, March 6th, 2026, a lone supercell developed in La Porte County, IN and tracked northeast into Lower Michigan. The supercell moved through Cass, St Joseph, and Branch counties. There were numerous reports called in to our office and videos posted on social media by storm chasers, broadcast media, trained spotters, and the public confirming tornado …

Our Three Rivers Health team continues to assess the damage to our hospital and several facilities on our campus from the severe weather that swept through the region. Our hospital and emergency department have remained open as we continue to care for our community. Since Friday, Three Rivers Health has cared for several patients who sustained minor injuries from the …