Linda Lee Perkins, age 84, of LaGrange, died Monday, May 22, 2023, at her home. Linda was born on August 16, 1938, in Sturgis to L. Roger and Lillian M. (Spears) Perkins. Living most of her life in the area, she worked from 1967-1993 at Kirsch Company in Sturgis. Linda enjoyed camping, traveling, and riding in her dune buggy. For …

Dwight A. “Butch” Ames, age 73, of Mendon, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.  He was born in Three Rivers on March 31, 1950 the son of Claude Ames, Sr. and Amy Maxine (Parker) Ames, and attended Three Rivers Schools.  He was married to Sandra Mae Tase on June 15, 1968 in Three …

Nadine Ann Brown, age 68, of Constantine passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in her home where her loving family had been caring for her. She was born September 21, 1955 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Gary and Bettie (Welburn) Brown. Nadine was a feisty, creative woman who loved arts and crafts, elephants, baking, her children, family, friends and …

Robert Dewayne Stahl, age 66, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Thursday morning, May 25, 2023 at his home. He was born September 23, 1956 in Three Rivers, son of Robert and Josata (Clark) Stahl. Bob resided in Sturgis most of his life with the exception of the few years he lived in Florida. On July 23, 1994 …

Megan Marie Fry, age 42, of LaGrange, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was surrounded by family and friends at the end of her 10-month courageous fight against cancer. Megan was born on April 20, 1981, in Coldwater to Ronald and Jill (VanWagner) McNamee. She grew up in Orland, Indiana with …

Plans to name a ballfield complex in honor of a noteworthy graduate were put on hold Monday by the Centreville Public Schools Board of Education. Class of 1995 member Matt Thornton went on to enjoy a 13-year Major League Baseball career as a pitcher with six different MLB teams. While Thornton, a former MLB All-Star, may have seemed a logical …

Further improvements at the county’s newest park top the list of work planned this summer by the St. Joseph County Parks and Recreation Department. Director Jaymes MacDonald said a considerable amount of time has been spent at Kettles Park over the past six months, with efforts centering on improving its trail network. Acquired in 2021 through state grants and a …

Marilyn Geneene Morrisson, age 84, of Otsego, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at Boulder Creek Assisted Living, in Rockford, MI. Born September 27, 1938, in Goshen, she was the daughter of the late George William and Pearl (Moser) Hoot. Geneene was the devoted wife of the late Raymond A. Morrisson for more than 60 years. Mrs. Morrisson was the …

Jeffrey Alan Gardner, age 68, of Mendon, died Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Quantico, Virginia on June 18, 1954 the son of George “Red” and June (Gilbert) Gardner. He graduated from Vicksburg High School with the class of 1973 and shortly after enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving through the end …

Guy William Rensi, age 66, of Mendon, died Saturday, May 20, 2023 at his home. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio on June 25, 1956, attended Ohio Schools, and was a member of the FFA. Guy proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. After earning his B.A. in Business Degree, he worked for several paper companies throughout …