John Livingstone McCartney, age 70, passed away at his home in Colon on Sunday, December 28, 2025, having lived a life of integrity and graciousness. John was born on February 22, 1955 to Virginia (Francis) and Richard McCartney. In 1988 he married Valerie J. Schwartz. They and their children, Amanda and Alex, carved a creative and enjoyable life. Together, John …

Harriet Mae Knight, age 93, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, December 28, 2025, at the Ernestine M. Raclin House in Mishawaka. She was born November 17, 1932 in Ravenna, Ohio, the daughter of the late Vincent and Lucille (Ringley) Ward. Harriet made Sturgis her home for the past 60 years, after moving from Ohio. On January 14, 1967, …

Phillip “Phil” Summerville, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Three Rivers on Saturday, December 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Phil was born on December 28, 1956 in Kalamazoo, the son of Darlene (Summerville) Lard. William M. Lard lovingly served as his father figure and played an important role in shaping the man Phil became. Phil …

St. Joseph County United Way is partnering with a Three Rivers restaurant to host the agency’s next “Celebrity Waiter Night.” Event organizers said Frankie’s will host the popular fundraiser 4:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 22. The roster of waitstaff includes Maria Behr, Lee Herschberger and Hope Bailey. Hosts of the event are Mike and Jane Eley, and Mike and Kathy …

Camp Eberhart continues to plan the start or continuation of projects into 2026. Officials from the Fabius Township-based property said current capital projects include Mittler Hickory Lamb Bath House renovation, metal-bed replacement, Baker Cooper window upgrades, restoration of the Stone Cabins and replacement of the High Ropes Course. The Hickory Lamb Bath House project has qualified for a $100,000 matching …

A Berrien County woman was injured in a one-vehicle crash last weekend in Cass County’s Wayne Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies responded shortly before 11 a.m. Saturday to Twin Lakes Road, near Dutch Settlement Street, regarding a crash with injuries. Authorities said 61-year-old Buchanan resident Mary Cloud was driving north on Twin Lakes Road when she lost control of …

Mickey R Slone, age 72, of Shipshewana, died on December 23, 2025 in Kalamazoo. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 at The Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Services will begin at 1:00 with The Pastor Michelle Perkins of The United Methodist Church officiating. Interment of Cremains will follow in Riverside Cemetery …

Kurt F. Hagenbuch, age 81, of Three Rivers, was reunited with the love of his life on Thursday, December 25, 2025, passing away at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. He was born March 18, 1944 in Three Rivers, the son of Floyd and Violet (Bingaman) Hagenbuch Sr., and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1962. Kurt worked …

I’ve come to the conclusion that in life, you only have two things to worry about, whether you’re healthy, or whether you’re sick. If you’re healthy, you have nothing to worry about. If you’re sick, you only have two things to worry about. Getting better or getting worse. If you get better, you have nothing to worry about. If you …

Lisa L. Bohm, age 62, of Centreville, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 25, 1963 in Detroit a daughter of James and Charlotte (Keebaugh) Britton. Lisa attended Centreville Schools and graduated from Factoryville Christian School in 1981. Lisa received her Bachelors degree in education from Ypsilanti …