Sally Joy Androsky, age 69, of Three Rivers, passed away at The Orchards in Three Rivers on Monday, February 23, 2026 after battling a long illness. She was born in Cheboygan on May 6, 1956 the daughter of Raymond “Butch” and Adeline Bischer. She attended Onaway High School and was part of the 1974 graduating class. Following high school, she …

Wood Street north of East Michigan Avenue to Hoffman Street – – – The 1968 City Directory includes many people and businesses in a few short blocks. Starting with #301, Mrs. M. Willis Wilson and Jessie Worden; #323 sometimes was used by the school board as a storage building, sometimes Day Center or Special Education Building or for GED classes …

Jaclynn Dee “Jackie” Havens, age 78, of White Pigeon, passed away on November 8, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital with her loving husband at her side. She was born March 25, 1947 in Three Rivers, the daughter of James and Ilene (Brewer) Oswalt, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1965. Jackie worked as the office …

Otsego 71, Three Rivers 58 Sturgis 56, Lakeview 44 Schoolcraft 68, Galesburg-Augusta 30 Howardsville Christian 50, Athens 30 Burr Oak 58, Marcellus 54 White Pigeon 63, Constantine 43

Olimpia Maftean, age 97, of Sturgis, passed away early Sunday morning, February 22, 2026, at her home. She was born October 16, 1927 in Marginea, Suceava, Romania, the daughter of the late Stefan and Trandafiea (Precob) Maftean. Olimpia was a devoted mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She was a faithful member of St. Elias Eastern Orthodox Church in Battle Creek. Olimpia …

James Charles Mais, age 43, of Marcellus, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following an unexpected diagnosis of stage 4 colon cancer. James was born on August 16, 1982 in Bloomington, Indiana to Dale and Ellen (Barrell) Mais. At the age of one, his family moved to South Carolina for his father’s work. It was there, …

Thomas Michael “Tom” Lang, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on July 21, 1958, in Garrett, Indiana, Tom grew up to be a man of integrity, with an unwavering dedication to his family and community. Tom is survived by his cherished wife, Deborah Lang, who was his partner in every aspect of …

Did You Know? — Iceland has no mosquitoes at all due to its cold climate. — Iceland is the world’s safest country, with lowest crime and highest peace. — Railways don’t exist in Iceland; travel depends on cars, buses & planes. — Iceland is one of the most volcanically active regions on Earth. — Iceland’s national sport is handball, not …

Lee Edward Fassett, age 89, of Mendon, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Birch Meadows AFC in Three Rivers. He was born in Hastings on November 2, 1936, the son of Burr and Hilna (Benson) Fassett. Lee attended Hastings High School and was part of the 1954 graduating class. Following high school, Lee attended Western Michigan University, where …

William “Bill” Prater, age 62, of Sturgis, passed away Friday evening, February 20, 2026, at Beacon Three Rivers Health in Three Rivers. He was born February 16, 1964 in Floyd County, Kentucky, the son of the late Ruby Prater and Otis Sparkman. Bill resided in Sturgis since 1998, coming from Brunswick, Georgia. Bill was a graduate of Pathfinder Center in …