Jean Ann Freimund, age 81, of Union, Michigan, died on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at her home. She was born July 21, 1942 in Calvin Township, MI a daughter of James and Winifred (Kantz) Goode. Jean attended Edwardsburg schools. On September 20, 1979 she married Lee Zemanek, he preceded her in death in January 1986. On August 15, 1987 she …

James Jay Reynolds, Sr., age 89, of Marcellus, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at home. He was born in South Bend on April 1, 1934 the son of Roy Stanley and Harriet Blanche (Bohney) Reynolds. On August 25, 1956 he married Janice Margaret Medd who preceded him in death in January of 2006. James was a lifelong owner and …

Suzette “Suzy” Marie Kingman-Lowery, age 65, of Mendon, passed away peacefully Monday, July 24, 2023, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.  She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on January 26, 1958, the daughter of Richmond and Gloria (Marquedant) Kingman.  She was a 1976 graduate of Dowagiac Union High School and earned her master’s degree in education from Western Michigan University.  …

Conchita Duron, age 86, of Centreville, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 10, 1937 the daughter of Antonioand Magdalena (Cortez) Duron. Raised in the Catholic Church, she later joined the Baptist faith.For many years she resided in the Grand Rapids area where she worked at Robert Halls …

Jerilyn “Jeri” Kay (Fennell) Phillips, age 78, of Howe, IN, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the Life Care Center of LaGrange. She was born on June 20, 1945, in Sturgis, the daughter of Earl Jacob Fennell and Marie Minnie (Alleshouse) Fennell. Jeri married Walter L. McCann and from this marriage her sons, Kerry, Tim, and Todd were …

The search for a 73-year-old Three Rivers woman – missing since late May – has concluded with the discovery of her body. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said search-and-rescue personnel with Christian Aid Ministries located a body believed to be that of Marilee Furlong in a wooded area off Miller Road in Cass County’s Marcellus Township. The body was discovered around 7:30 …

Here’s an update on work being done on U.S. 131 in St. Joseph and Kalamazoo counties, according to Michigan Department of Transportation’s Christopher Jacobs. Recently completed work includes storm-sewer installation from the Rocky River bridge, near Hoffman Road, north to XY Avenue in Kalamazoo County. Meanwhile, ditching to XY Avenue has also been completed. The two-week outlook includes continuing topsoil …

Deputy Dan Herman was named St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department “Employee of the Month” for April. The award was presented by Undersheriff Jason Bingaman and Capt. TJ Baker last week. Herman was nominated after he responded to a 911 call regarding a female running from a male who had fired a gun. No one was at the location when Herman …

Pastor Rich Saunders of Three Rivers Church of the Nazarene wishes to inform the public about results from a recent drive to help a local family with a “Make It Well” fundraiser. Saunders said more than $4,000 in citizen and business donations was collected. As a result of exceeding $2,500 in donations, the drive was aided with a $2,500 matching …

LaVerne Sylvester Webster, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 28, 1941 in Battle Creek, the son of Rena Webster. LaVerne worked as a machine repairman at Hydra-Matic, later American Axle & Manufacturing. He was an active member of Three Rivers Bible Church who …