Jerry A. Herschleb, age 84, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was born May 13, 1939 in Three Rivers, and lived there his entire life. He was employed at Armstrong Machine Works for 44 years and was a Deacon for many years and an active member at First United Methodist Church in Three Rivers his whole …

Chad M. Loyer, age 31, of Vandalia, died on May 21, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, following a long, tough battle with kidney disease and renal failure. He was born on October 3, 1991 in Three Rivers, a son of William Tad Loyer and Kelly Ray. Chad attended Constantine Schools. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting …

The St Joseph County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Monday, May 29th, 2023, deputies were dispatched to a report of a missing 73-year-old woman. Marilee Furlong left her daughter’s residence on Flatbush Road in the Three Rivers area, at approximately 9:00 a.m. Marilee was last seen wearing red long-sleeve pajamas, but she could have also changed into a red/pink plaid …

St. Joseph County Prosecutor David Marvin said a plea agreement and sentence have been worked out regarding the suspect allegedly involved in the October 2021 death of a Colon woman. Michael Lafler, age 37, of Colon, will be sentenced in June to a maximum of 15 years in the strangulation death of 33-year-old Chelsea Wallen. Marvin said he and defense …

A Mendon woman faces drug-related charges following a traffic stop last week in Sturgis Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies stopped a vehicle shortly after 10 a.m. Thursday on South Centerville Road, near Fawn River Road. Deputies were suspicious of the driver and requested the services of the Sturgis Police K-9 unit. With the assistance of the K-9 unit, deputies …

Sturgis High School’s manufacturing class brought home eight first-place finishes during a recent state competition. The latest Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society, in fact, saw the Sturgis team bring home more award-winners than any other participating school. Led by instructor Jeff Wanamaker, the class bested Sturgis’ six state champions it claimed in 2019. The goal of the MITES competition is …

This week we celebrate Memorial Day. It’s more a day of remembrance than a day of celebration. On this day we remember those members of our Armed Forces who have passed, whether in an armed conflict or in peacetime. Memorial Day is also recognized as the first day of summer, even though summer doesn’t actually begin until next month. Beginning …

Bonnie Jean Bradley, age 74, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at home. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 15, 1949 the daughter of Arthur Earl Lehew and Edith L. Lehew (Sprauge). On April 6, 1968, in Marcellus she married Jerry Arthur Bradley who survives her in death. Bonnie was a business owner of the Village …

Robert W. Sult Sr., age 76, of Three Rivers, died on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. He was born October 25, 1946 in Elkhart, a son of Walter and Helen (Mishler) Sult. Robert graduated from Centreville High School in 1966 where he participated in track and field. On April 12, 1997 he married Vickie Linn in …

William Russell Smith, age 71, 0f Mendon, died Friday, May 26, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Battle Creek on May 10, 1952 the son of Benjamin and Helen Louise (Rowley) Smith. Bill attended Athens High School before joining the U.S. Army. He served in Viet Nam and was awarded the Viet Nam Service and …