Trudy L. (Hayes) Alli passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at the age of 80, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 16, 1942 in East Detroit, daughter of Victor Earl and Marguerite (McCully) Hayes. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Nu Jiebe (Eugene) Alli. They were married February 10, 1962 at …

Lydia “Irene” Troyer age 93, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday evening September 3, 2022 at Thurston Woods Villa in Sturgis. She was born September 23, 1928 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Eli and Polly A. (Miller) Overholt. Irene resided in Sturgis since 2004 coming from Centreville. On September 19, 1948 she married Clarence James Troyer at the Locust Grove …

Emil George “Bud” Warkentine, age 89, formerly of Mendon and Angola, died Friday, Sept. 2, 2022 at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers.  He was born in Nottawa Township, Michigan on June 9, 1933 the son of Leo and Elta (Frohriep) Warkentine.  He graduated from Colon High School and was married to Maxine A. Harrison on June 20, 1954 …

Bonita Phillips, age 71, of Dowagiac, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022 in Portage. She was born in Dowagiac on November 3, 1950, the daughter of Gayl Benton Phillips and Elizabeth June Sibley-Phillips. Bonita loved spending time with her family, she cherished her children and grandchildren. She collected knick knacks, mainly salt & pepper shakers. She enjoyed knitting and crochet, …

James H. Lester, age 72, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. James was born on July 13, 1950 in Tullahoma, Tennessee, the son of Betty Hawkins Lester. James graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1968, and attended Glen Oaks Community College and Columbia Bible College. James married Barbara Godshalk on June 12, 1976 in …

A 17-year-old Colon boy faces multiple charges after he led police on a pursuit originating in St. Joseph County. St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said local police in Colon attempted to stop a Ford Mustang in the village for speeding and no valid registration at 8 a.m. Aug. 29. The suspect did not stop and continued driving into Branch …

Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has been notified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development a confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in St. Joseph County. Health officer Rebecca Burns said the discovery underscores the need for horse owners and Michigan residents to take precautions. Burns said in this case, the animal was an unvaccinated, 3-year old filly that has …

A beautiful, nearly cloudless day welcomed participants to the Mackinac Bridge Walk today, likely a big contributor to an uptick in participation over last year. “We’re so glad to have had 26,000 people from across Michigan and beyond join us for this beloved event on such a perfect day,” said Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) Bridge Director Kim Nowack. “As anyone who …

Willnetta May “Dolly” Sylvester, age 86, of Mendon, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022 at Glen Arbor Hospice in Battle Creek after a brief illness. She was born in Butler, Indiana on May 1, 1936 the daughter of Forest and Evangeline (Evert) Harrison. After graduating from Springport High School, she was married to Richard Sylvester on Oct. 9, 1954 in Auburn, …

Irma J. (Smith) Johnson, age 90, of Constantine, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born August 9, 1932 in Columbia City, Indiana, a daughter of Ralph and Lura (Kneller) Smith. Irma graduated from Centreville High School in 1951. On January 21, 1960 she married Guy R. Johnson in Three Rivers. Irma’s …