David Eric Bowlby, age 64, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, with his loving wife Bobbi Ann Chilson at his side. He was born April 8, 1958, in Detroit, the son of James and Florence (Kiessel) Bowlby. David was very proud of his work as a custodian for the Kalamazoo Public Schools, providing a learning environment at …

Christian James “Chris” Wedel, age 66, of rural Mendon, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the Bronson Hospital Emergency Room. He was born in Battle Creek on April 15, 1956 the son of James and Nancy (Harrison) Wedel and was raised in the Fulton area. He graduated from Athens High School with the class of 1974. He was …

When the texts began coming in about a shooter at Michigan State University, training that many students started receiving as schoolchildren automatically kicked in. They ran. They found a place to hide. They locked and barricaded the doors. They turned out the lights. Then they waited as a gunman who killed three students and wounded five more eluded police for about four hours. …

Richard J. Jancasz, age 73, died on Monday, February 13, 2023. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home.

It is with great sadness that the family of C. Abigail (Schurtz) Schten announce her passing on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the age of 93.  Abigail was born on February 21, 1929 in South Bend to Daniel D. and Donna V. (Jones) Schurtz. Abigail was the Valedictorian of the Marcellus High School class of 1946 and served as class …

Sharon Louise Elliott, age 74, of Three Rivers, died Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Three Rivers Health Emergency Room. She was born in Vicksburg on September 15, 1948 the daughter of Maurice E. and Letha L. (Collins) Goertler and was a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County. She graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1969. She …

A gunman who opened fire at Michigan State University killed three students and wounded five, setting off an hourslong manhunt as frightened students hid in classrooms and cars. The shooter eventually killed himself, police announced early Tuesday. Police at a news conference later Tuesday identified the gunman as 43-year-old Anthony McRae. They said he shot himself miles away from campus while being …

Rowdy Lee Keith, age 58, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born June 23, 1964 in Greenock, Scotland, to Daniel and RoseAnn (Lyle) Keith. Rowdy graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1982 and went on to work at Morrison Industrial Equipment Company right after high school. He served …

Scherry Diane Jaseph, age 76, of Eaton Rapids, Michigan passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at home. She was born in Lansing on July 28, 1946 the daughter of Robert Theodore Rick and Helen Lorraine (Wilson) Rick. On February 20, 1965, in Three Rivers, she married Roger Kay Jaseph who survives her in death. Scherry enjoyed traveling and camping, but …

David Earnest Horn of Granger, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the age of 83. He was born on February 8th, 1940.  On August 8th, 1964 he married Ruthann Wilson in Constantine, who survives. He is survived by his daughter Christy (Rod) Mangus of Granger, his son Michael (Christopher) Horn of Chicago, and four …