White Pigeon Township will host an event to benefit its bookmobile fundraiser. “Martinis and Murder” will take place starting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Tomahawk Tavern. A limited number of tickets will be made available and are $10 each. They can be purchased through the website Eventbrite. Any remaining tickets on Nov. 15 will be sold for $15 at …

There have been many questions concerning the current situation at the Hice-Shutes American Legion Post #170 in Three Rivers. The Legion has been closed for several weeks due to a water problem at the Legion. It seems that the well that supplies water for the Legion is out of service. Without water, the Legion cannot be open for obvious reasons. …

Maynard V. Miller, age 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 1, 2023 at his Mendon home surrounded by his family. He will be remembered for being a loving husband, father, and grandfather who could always be relied upon to help out and could bring smiles with his sense of humor. Born to the late …

William Glenn Barr, age 65, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 31, 2023 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born August 20, 1958 in Coldwater, son of the late Robert and Phyllis (Fitch) Barr. Bill resided in Sturgis since 2003 coming from Coldwater. His early life was spent in Bronson where he was a graduate …

Toni Lorene Gard, age 73, of Jones, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at home in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began September 24, 1949 in Baltimore, Maryland, one of five children born to Anthony Majka and Doris Elizabeth (Hopkins) Majka. She married Kenneth Edgar Gard, Jr. May 18, 1968 in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Toni was a …

George Paul Yung, age 80, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation. He was born June 11, 1943 in Columbus, Georgia, the son of George Peter and Phyllis Louise (Hutchinson) Yung. George was a graduate of RVRHS in 1962. George served his country in the United States Navy, then worked for 26 years …

Joan Marie (Broker) Bracy, age 80, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Birch Meadows Senior Care. She was born March 6, 1943 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Jack and Margaret (Cassell) Broker. Joan attended Three Rivers High School, graduating with high honors. She received her bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University, later her master’s degree …

Jean Elaine Weinberg, age 87, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2023 at LakeHouse Three Rivers (formerly Bowman Place). She was born January 28, 1936 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Burr and Margaret (Harold) Johnson, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1954. On June 25, 1954 Jean married Nolan Weinberg. She worked …

Steven John Stockwell of Sturgis passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, August 27th, 2023 at the age of 81, following a home hospice stay after complications from a stroke. Steve is survived by his children, Steven W. Stockwell of Colon and Sue Ann Johnson (Richard) of Sturgis; grandson and adopted son Stephen O. Stockwell (Christi Wilkowski) of Sturgis; …

Ruth M. Kilbourn, age 88, of Leonidas, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Birches AFC in Leonidas. Ruth was born on May 26, 1935, in Coldwater, a daughter to the late Edward and Beatrice (Paradine) Full. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School where she was a member of the band and the acapella choir. Ruth lived her …