Sharon Lou Schuman, age 75, of Marcellus, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at White Oaks Assisted Living. She was born in Kalamazoo on May 25, 1947, the daughter of George and Elsie (Armstrong) Hawes. On September 4, 1964, in Kalamazoo, she married Jack Schuman who precedes her in death. She was happily married to Jack for 56 years. Sharon …

Four communities and St. Joseph County are in line to receive annual payouts from the Michigan Department of Treasury. More than $59 million will be distributed among 224 Michigan municipalities and counties that allow recreational marijuana sales. Each eligible municipality will receive $51,800 for every licensed recreational marijuana retail store and microbusiness within its jurisdiction. Funds are part of the …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that took place in Sherman Township. Investigators were called to the 22000 block of Featherstone Road in response to the theft of multiple items – including a firearm – early Wednesday afternoon. Authorities said additional items were taken from a garage.

Cheryl Dawn Hudson, age 75, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 16, 1947 in Elkhart, the daughter of Harley and Lilly (Watkins) Hall, and graduated from White Pigeon High School with the Class of 1968. Cheryl worked as a manager at several businesses in Three Rivers and most …

Betty Lou Rice, age 88, of Schoolcraft, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Centrica Care Hospice. She was born June 15, 1934 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Leonard and Esther (Neterer) Mohney, and graduated from Three Rivers High School. On May 4, 1956, Betty married Dale Curtis Rice; they shared 63 years of marriage before his passing …

Richard C. Martin, age 85, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born March 15, 1937 in Battle Creek to William and Dorothy Martin. Richard grew up in Sturgis, and the family subsequently moved to Birmingham, Michigan, where he graduated from high school. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Military in the Korean …

Bonnie Vane Salmen, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Bowling Green, Florida. She was born December 12, 1941 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Robert and Katharine (Eitniear) Ivins, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1960. Bonnie was a member of the Three Rivers High School Drill Team. She …

James E. Malerich, age 78, of Howe, IN died February 27, 2023, at Life Care Center of LaGrange. Jim was born on May 3, 1944, in Peoria, IL to James F. and Dorothy Mae (Nuckols) Malerich. Jim worked for 43 years for Howe Military Academy in Howe, where he had taught and was the assistant superintendent before retiring. Also while …

Edna Jean Helmuth, age 85, of LaGrange, died Friday, February 24, 2023, at Life Care Center of LaGrange. Mrs. Helmuth was born on August 1, 1937, in Colon to Paul and Mabel (Warkentine) Stewart. Edna was graduate of Colon High School. Living for many years in LaGrange County, she was a homemaker and member of the LaGrange Missionary Church. On …

St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite was arrested over the weekend on an alcohol-related offense in Schoolcraft Township. Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office officials said the 47-year-old Flowerfield Township resident was arrested after he was involved in a two-vehicle crash shortly before 2:30 a.m. Sunday on U.S. 131, south of West XY Avenue. Investigators said Lillywhite was headed south when his …