George H. Dieffenderfer, age 94, of Constantine, died on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born March 18, 1929 in Constantine, a son of John Elwood and Jennie (Hill) Dieffenderfer. George graduated from Constantine High School in 1947. He served in the US Army Air Borne division as a mechanic. George worked for Caterpillar Inc. …

Roger A. Kniss of Schoolcraft passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the age of 75. Roger was born on October 8, 1947 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Edwin and Jeanette (Klosterman) Kniss. He was a member the Delton-Kellogg High School Class of 1966. After high school he joined the United States Air Force and served from …

Todd A. Casselman Sr., age 56, of Constantine, died on Monday, June 26, 2023 at his home. He was born January 25, 1967 in Goshen, a son of Jerry and Alma (Akin) Casselman. Todd graduated from Constantine High School in 1985 and received an Associates Degree in Auto Mechanics from Glen Oaks Community College. On August 21, 1987 he married …

The use of handheld cellphones while driving a car will be outlawed in Michigan, and will take effect this Friday, June 30th, under legislation signed earlier this month by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The new law will expand Michigan’s ban on texting and driving to apply to all handheld cellphone use while operating a motor vehicle, including making calls or scrolling …

In the past, Monks have had the reputation of being quite knowledgeable when it comes to giving advice. Here are some helpful hints on what we can all do to protect our valuable energy: It’s okay to cancel a commitment. It’s okay to not answer that call. It’s okay to change your mind. It’s okay to want to be alone. …

Robert L. Wright, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away Friday evening, June 23, 2023 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Bob was born March 23, 1937 in Hillsdale, the eldest son of Cecil D. and Thelma L. (Cary) Wright. The family moved to Sturgis when Bob was 8. They then bought “The Farm” on Hackman Road in Burr Oak when …

Jack L. Bargo, age 90, of Sturgis, passed away Friday morning, June 23, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born August 4, 1932 in Sturgis, son of the late Leon “Duke” and Helen Alberta (Basse) Bargo. Jack was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1951. On November 19, …

Mary Lou Brandys, age 79, of Scotts, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on March 6, 1944 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Vince and Vernon Geering.  She was a high school graduate from Athens High School.  During her working life, Mary Lou worked on the assembly line …

Paul J. Hornacek, age 68, of Three Rivers, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo following a long illness. He was born in Muskegon on August 28, 1954 the son of the late Michael F. and Anna H. (Nisky) Hornacek. Paul graduated from Muskegon Catholic High School, earned his Bachelor’s Degree in business from Western Michigan …

Alice Joyce Brown, age 87, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023. She was born October 3, 1935, in Lake City, Arkansas, the daughter of Winford and Virginia (Reed) Fisher. She was the third of their nine children. Alice worked as a waitress much of her adult life. She also worked at Dage Industries in Michigan City, Indiana. …