Angelo Nick Shutkas, age 83, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025 at home, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Kastoria, Greece, Angelo was the son of Nicholas and Alexandria (Papavasilios) Shutkas. His journey from Greece to America as an orphan embodied the courage and determination that would characterize his entire life. While still learning the English …

We are definitely in “shorts season”. With the temperature in the eighties and humidity also in the high numbers, it’s very comfortable to venture outside wearing shorts. The fashion experts are out there, so we must pay attention to make sure we are wearing our shorts properly. Women have a tendency to be in style, while men are looking just …

Betty June Alderson, age 88, of Three Rivers, took her last breath Friday, June 13, 2025 peacefully at home and woke up in her eternal home in Heaven pain free. She was born on November 29, 1936 in Morehead, Kentucky the daughter of Oscar and Della (Keaton) Adkins. At the age of 19, she met the love of her life, …

Alice Redmond, age 99, of Sturgis, died Friday, June 13, 2025, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Alice was born June 24, 1925, in Sidnaw, Houghton County, MI, the eldest daughter of Neil and Alma (Powell) Hogmire. She moved with her parents to Branch County in 1940 and graduated from Bronson High School as salutatorian in 1942. She was secretary …

Martha M. Wilson, age 97, of Sturgis, and formerly of Orland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. She was born on February 8, 1928 in Sturgis to George and Ella (Royer) Pippenger. Martha grew up in the Brighton, Indiana area and graduated from Brighton High School. A lifelong resident of LaGrange County, she …

Diane E. Haynes, age 83, of Portage, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.  She was born in Kalamazoo on March 5, 1942 the daughter of John and Theda (Bowersox) Penning.  Diane attended Portage Central High School and was part of the 1960 graduating class.  On June 6, 1976 Diane married William Haynes in Kalamazoo. Diane …

Sandra E. Alber, age 85, of Sherwood, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Three Rivers. Sandra was born on August 23, 1939 in Colon, a daughter of the late Edwin and Francis “Marian” (Decker) Loudenslager. She graduated as valedictorian of the Colon High School Class of 1957. Sandra attended Western Michigan University for one year, followed by a …

Betty J. Miller, age 92, of Sturgis, and former longtime resident of Marshall, went to live with her Lord and Savior Thursday morning, June 12, 2025, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born May 26, 1933 in Battle Creek, daughter of the late John and Ethel (Leffew) Eakins. Mrs. Miller’s early life was spent in Battle Creek where …

Elmer David Young, age 93, of Burr Oak, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Laurels of Coldwater. He was born May 30, 1932 in Barrington, Illinois, a son to the late David and Ruth (Armbruster) Young. Elmer was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. On March 26, 1955, at the Congregational Church in …

Randy Lee Edwards, age 66, of Sturgis, passed away Monday afternoon, June 9, 2025, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born July 8, 1958 in Sturgis, son of Clifford Fred and Georgia Elizabeth (Anderson) Edwards. Randy was a lifelong Sturgis area resident and graduate of Centreville High School with the class of 1976. He had been employed by …