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Darrell Eberts, 68

Darrell Dee Eberts, age 68, died in Three Rivers on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Arrangements are pending at Hohner Funeral Home.

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Wrap up – Deer hunting season

The 2022 deer hunting season has officially come to a close. Kicking off with the Liberty Hunt Sept. 9 and finishing with the urban deer hunt in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, which ended Jan. 31, it was a memorable season for Michigan deer hunting. It was a year of firsts in 2022, highlighted by the requirement that successful hunters …

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David Bowlby, 64

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 …

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Chris Wedel, 66

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 …

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Michigan State students’ training kicked in during shooting

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. …

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Abby Schten, 93

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 …

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Sharon Elliott, 74

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 …

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Police name gunman who killed 3 at Michigan State University

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 …

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Rowdy Keith, 58

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 …

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