Jayne Marie Shearer, age 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at University of Michigan Health-West. She was born March 2, 1958 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Duane A. and Wilma L. (Teugh) Barnes, and graduated from Vicksburg High School with the Class of 1976. A clothier by trade, Jayne truly enjoyed her work at David’s Bridal, …

Barbara Elizabeth (Hiemstra, Norton) Tokarski, age 92, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation Center. Barbara spent her early years in Cass and St. Joseph Counties and graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1949. She was part owner of the then Windmill Restaurant, but also worked in many restaurants around …

Brenda J. Burnau, age 74, of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born March 28, 1941 in Battle Creek, a daughter to John and Virgie Bernheisel. Brenda married her husband, Jerry Burnau, in Battle Creek on October 18, 1976. Brenda spent her early years in Battle Creek working in a …

A Vicksburg man died in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend in Fabius Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies were called Saturday, shortly before midnight, to an area on Corey Lake Road, east of Knevels Court, in response to a personal-injury crash. Deputies said 24-year-old Triston Bradshaw was driving a vehicle east on Corey Lake Road, where his vehicle lost …

An Elkhart man was hospitalized after he walked into traffic onto U.S. 131 in White Pigeon Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies were called shortly before 4:30 a.m. Monday to U.S. 131, south of Indian Prairie Road, in response to a car-versus-pedestrian incident. Investigators said a 40-year-old Three Rivers man was driving south on U.S. 131 when a 39-year-old Elkhart …

Marguerite Jean Miller, age 98, of Sturgis, passed away Monday morning, July 17, 2023, at her home. She was born October 7, 1924, in Centreville, daughter of the late John and Josephine (Hasbrouck) Bolender. Mrs. Miller resided in the Sturgis, Three Rivers, and Centreville areas her entire life, and was a graduate of Centreville High School. On February 16, 1946 …

It is with heartfelt sadness to announce the sudden, peaceful passing of Charlene Lois (Johnson) Chase, age 90, on January 24, 2023 in Naples, FL, surrounded by her children, Curtis, Sandra and Jennifer, and beloved poodle Hannah. She was born on September 7, 1932, in Oak Park, IL, to the late Frances Ann (Johnson) and Charles L. Johnson, owner of …

Nothing tastes better than burgers and dogs cooked on your outdoor grill. Whether you burn charcoal or propane, the meat always seems to taste a little better. Besides, the lady of the house appreciates you messing up the grill instead of her messing up the kitchen stove and heating up the entire kitchen. I don’t mean to sound sexist, but …

Brenda Kay Meek, age 76, of Sturgis, passed away early Friday morning, July 14, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born June 4, 1947 in Manila, Arkansas daughter of the late Robert Floyd and Dorothy Mae (Manning) Gregory. Brenda resided in Sturgis since 1982, coming from Galien, where she was a graduate of Galien High School …

Lawrence A. Franks, age 89, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 9, 2023 at his home. He was born August 30, 1933 in Brimfield, Indiana son of the late Newell A. and Grace A. (Disler) Franks. Mr. Franks resided in Sturgis nearly his entire life and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1951. He …