Centreville Public Schools Board of Education recently approved a student trip to Europe. The 2027 trip to England and France will be available to Centreville students currently in ninth, tenth and eleventh grades. During their Aug. 25 meeting, board members listened to a presentation from high school social studies teacher Aaron Hartong. He said the 10-day trip will be organized …

White Pigeon Township Library is introducing a new attraction: open mic night. Participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments and perform before a crowd of music-loving audience members. Event organizers are providing slots of up to five minutes for local talent to perform an instrument and/or showcase their vocal talents. The one-hour event starts at 6 o’clock Tuesday. A …

Susan Lee VanderWiere, age 78, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 2, 2025, after a three-year battle with cancer. She was born December 18, 1946 in Muskegon, the daughter of Fred and Betty (Kooi) Studier. Susan graduated from Mona Shores High School with the Class of 1965, then earned her associate’s degree at Muskegon Community College and her …

Sandra Karen O’Brien, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday, September 1, 2025, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. Born on February 24, 1946, in Sturgis, Sandra was the daughter of the late William and Frances “June” (Ledyard) Frays. A lifelong resident of Sturgis, she deeply loved her community. On July 3, 1997, Sandra married …

Beverly Jean Smith Garvey, age 97, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025 at Birch Meadows Senior Care. She was born February 27, 1928 in Muskegon, the daughter of Victor E. and Emma (Anderson) Smith. On August 14, 1947 Bev married Douglas B. Garvey, becoming his partner in life and later in business. She was part-owner of Gar-V Manufacturing and …

Joe Willie Hart Sr., age 68, of Portage, passed away on August 18, 2025, at his residence. “Surrounded by his village.” Joe was born April 1, 1958, in Sledge, Mississippi, a son of the late Luvenia Ewing and Johnny Hart. Joe was preceded in death by his daughter, Chrishon Hart; five brothers, Bertram Hayes, Willie Hayes, Curtis Hart, James Hart …

Linda J. Kemp, age 75, of Sturgis, passed away on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.  She was born May 26, 1950 in Grand Rapids, a daughter of Eric and Eileen (Manny) Mostrom. Linda graduated from Centreville High School in 1968. On September 4, 1971 she married Simon Kemp at Fish Lake Bible Church. After working at …

Connie Troyer, age 84, of Schoolcraft, died on August 24, 2025. She was born on June 26,1941 in Elkhart, the Daughter of  Forrest and Arvilla) (Maust) Anglemyer. Connie was a past resident of Union, Michigan, and the owner and operator of Troyer’s Grocery Store in White Pigeon. She was a member of the Elkhart Church of The Brethern. Connie was …

David Richard Lampe, age 62, of Henderson, Nevada, and longtime former resident of Sturgis, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 2, 1963 in Sturgis, the son of Donard R. and Lois L. (Crowl) Lampe. David spent his early years in Sturgis, where he graduated with …

Alta M. Schrock, age 94, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, September 1, 2025, at Life Care Center of LaGrange. Alta was born on July 4, 1931, alongside her twin sister Alma, at their grandparents’ farmhouse in South Bend. She was the beloved daughter of the late Rev. Cecil and Ruby (Early) Morningstar. Alta’s early years were spent …