Carolyn Chiyoko Ward, age 100, passed away Saturday morning, September 4, 2021 at Dear Country Adult Foster Care in Burr Oak. She was born August 7, 1921 in Yokohama, Japan daughter of the late Yozo and Chitose Kanayama. Mrs. Ward came to the United States in 1951 and resided in Sturgis since 1953. On March 2, 1949 she married Raymond …

David Arlen Falkenstein, age 78, of Sturgis, passed away late Friday evening, September 3, 2021 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born April 27, 1943 in Sturgis, son of the late Edward C. and Dorothy Belle (Chapman) Falkenstein. Dave was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1961. On July …

Charles Lewis Wood, age 82, of rural White Pigeon, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. He was born in Vicksburg on Feb. 17, 1939 the son of Melvin and Eva (Huntington) Wood. He was married to Vera Mae Gage in Parkville on July 25, 1959, and they have made their home near White Pigeon since their marriage. …

St. Joseph County Commission on Aging may be forced to raise monthly rent of its tenants at Rivers Enrichment Center in Three Rivers to cover an unexpected hike in utilities. COA director Pam Riley told commissioners during their executive committee meeting Wednesday that the cost for water and sewer services from the city of Three Rivers is expected to increase …

St. Joseph County Commission on Aging Executive Director Pam Riley brought up the issue of security deposits and a separate pet deposit during the county’s executive committee meeting Wednesday. Riley said both are on her radar in light of recent events. Riley said 14 residents have pets, which are limited to cats and dogs only. She said the COA facility …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a larceny that occurred last month in Park Township. According to a department media release, the incident took place in the 57000 block of Silver Street between 6 p.m. Aug. 24 and 10 a.m. Aug. 25. Approximately 20 metric Craftsman wrenches, ranging in size from 9mm. to 17mm., and a 12-volt car battery, were …

James Richard “Rick” Bibb, age 69, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday evening, August 31, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born April 16, 1952 in Sturgis, son of the late James and Melva (Wiser) Bibb. Rick was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1970. On July 27, …

Long time Klinger Lake resident James Ellsworth Riley, age 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family. Jim was born on May 20, 1951 to Fred and Emily Riley. He attended Quincy High School in Quincy, Michigan, where he played many sports and graduated in 1969. After high school he served in the United States Army from …

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Clayton Frank Rogers, age 83, died on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. A celebration of Frankie’s life will be held Friday, September 17, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Three Rivers Elks Lodge #1248, 603 W. Michigan Ave. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.