A man who pleaded guilty to torching several barns last year in a northern Indiana county was sentenced Monday to 50 years in prison followed by decades on probation. An Elkhart County judge sentenced Joseph Hershberger to 96 years, but suspended nearly half of that sentence, ordering Hershberger to serve 46 years on probation following his release. He must also pay $80,000 …

We are all conscious of the high cost of living these days. With the upcoming holidays, we’ll be spending more for electricity, especially if we decorate our homes with outside lights. Thanksgiving is tomorrow, yet I’ve seen Christmas lights adorning many houses for at least two weeks. Tis the season to be merry and bright, so here are some ideas …

James Joseph Hokanson, age 60, of Marcellus, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 in Kalamazoo. James was born in Chicago on December 3, 1961 the son of Eugene Carl Hokanson and Opal Lula (Barker) Hokanson. James coached youth football with the Orland Park Pioneers in Orland Park, IL for 25 years, and was married for 25 years to Lora Pauls …

Wayne Kay Swartz, age 80, of Marcellus, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. He was born in Schoolcraft on April 16, 1942 the son of Homer K. and Maxine (Kahler) Swartz. On March 5, 1960, in Newburg, Michigan he married Sharon Joyce Tase who preceded him in death on December 1, 2019. Wayne loved working on his farm with …

James Randall Thomas, Sr., age 76, of Marcellus, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at home. He was born in Dowagiac on July 10, 1946 the son of LeVerne Elwin Thomas and Evelyn Hazel (Eggleston) Thomas. On June 24, 1966 in Lawton, Oklahoma, he married Barbara J. Apted who survives him in death. James served in the United States Army, …

Dolores J. Marshall, age 87, of White Pigeon, passed away early Sunday morning, November 20, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. The family will receive from 5:00 to 8:00 on Friday, Nov. 25th at the Hackman Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 114 S. Nottawa St. in Sturgis where the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary will …

Roger Tolman Seelye Sr., age 94, of Marcellus and Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Safe Haven Assisted Living, surrounded by his loving family. He joins his wife of 67 years, Linda, who preceded him on November 1, 2022. Born September 14, 1928 in Kalamazoo, the son of Arthur and Alymira (Tolman) Seelye, he graduated from Kalamazoo …

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Rudolph “Rudy” John Orisich, age 97, of Three Rivers, was born in South Bend to Frank and Pauline Orisich on July 4, 1925 and was the oldest of their 4 children. He passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of Tuesday, November 15, 2022. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Rudy was generous without …

LuAnn Crossgrove, age 64, of Centreville, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. She was born in Galion, Ohio on Dec. 14, 1957 the daughter of Richard and Carol Lee (Dentler) Mains. When her mother, Carol married John Roe, LuAnn considered John to be her real Dad. LuAnn graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of …