David Frank Persson, age 70, died in Three Rivers on Thursday, September 14, 2023. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Rolene Kay (Morgan) West, age 75, of Colon, passed away on September 8, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Rolene was born on October 9, 1947, to Ronald and Ruth (Hanson) Morgan in Hillsdale. Rolene graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1966. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Rolene went on to study nursing at Ferris State University …

The state of Michigan has agreed to pay $1.03 million to a man who spent nearly 21 years in prison for the deaths of two hunters before the convictions were thrown out in February. Jeff Titus, 71, qualified for compensation under the state’s wrongful conviction law, which pays $50,000 for every year behind bars. Records show Court of Claims Judge James Redford …

Sue Carol Racette, age 82, of Nottawa, died peacefully at home in the presence of her family on Thursday, September 14, 2023. She was born in Kalamazoo on August 2, 1941 the daughter of Earl and Ruby (Pike) Goble. She graduated from Honor High School. Sue worked at the Friend of the Court office in Centreville and retired from the …

Judy Mohney passed away on August 20th, 2023, in Salem, Oregon surrounded by her Family. Judy was born in Three Rivers on September 30th, 1942. Her parents were George and Madge (Kline} Gilchrist. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Brother George and several aunts and uncles. She is survived by her husband John Mohney, Stepdaughter Vicki Kintz (John), …

Teresa Ann Tutewiler, age 56, died peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023 with caregivers in attendance at Haven House in Coldwater. She was born in Grand Rapids on October 1, 1966 the daughter of Lucile (Tutewiler) Bloom. She was one of the first students at the Pathfinder Center in Centreville. She was in the ADAPT Day Program, and attended the …

Thomas Carl Sayer, age 86, died in Three Rivers on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Private family burial will be held at Poe’s Cemetery. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

SAN DIEGO – Petty Officer 2nd Class Kyler Leimbach, a native of Kalamazoo, Michigan, serves the U.S. Navy as a member of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 located in San Diego, California. Leimbach joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Leimbach serves at Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron 30. “I joined the Navy for the education benefits,” said Leimbach. “My …

A southwestern Michigan sheriff’s deputy suffered a serious head injury and was hospitalized after a struggle with a suspect, authorities said Tuesday. The Allegan County deputy was responding to a complaint of a person driving back and forth in a neighborhood at high speed without headlights shortly before 10 p.m. Monday, the sheriff’s department said in a news release. While …

Betty Elaine Shearer of Three Rivers, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the age of 92. She was born in Alamo, MI on May 21, 1931, the daughter of Oscar and Opal (Hamlin) Allison. Visitation will be held at Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Home, 409 South Main Street, Vicksburg, MI 49097, on Friday, September 15, 2023, beginning …