Johnny “John” Samuel Irwin, age 78, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born June 28, 1943 in Three Rivers, the son of Henry and Ella “Lucille” (Cox) Irwin. John worked for Alexander Livestock, for the city of Three Rivers Department of Public Services, as a bus driver for Arch …

Charles Henry (Charlie) Baber passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the age of 80. He was born on October 7th, 1941 in Upper Arlington, Ohio, son of the late Dr. Charles Robert and Betty V. Brown, M.D. Charlie’s early was spent in Upper Arlington where he graduated and was a standout swimmer …

Val G. Milholland, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at his home. He was born May 18, 1936 in Holland, Michigan to Kleeman and Edith (Crane) Milholland. When Val was a toddler, he and his mother moved to Sturgis, where he resided for the rest of his life. Subsequently, Edith married William (Bill) Gessenger, whom Val …

My father once said, “I’ll never pay more than thirty cents a gallon for gasoline.” Of course, that was many years ago and I often wonder how he would react to today’s prices at the pump. He’d also look high and low to try and find a ten-cent cup of coffee. Gasoline prices are soaring again. It seems they jump …

James R. Ward, age 88, of Sturgis, passed away early Friday morning, June 3, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born October 31, 1933 in Toledo, son of Jeanette Ward, who died shortly after childbirth. Jim was adopted by Jeanette’s parents, Jessie (Miller) and Percy Ward. He met the love of his life, Edith “Eydie” G. Basinger, …

Anthony A. “Tony” Gillette, age 60, of Sturgis, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 1, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born April 14, 1962 in LaGrange, son of Kenneth Wayne and Wilma (Chupp) Gillette. Tony was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1980. On June 26, 1981 he …

Lee Otis Newport went to be with his Lord and Savior in the early morning of Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was born April 28, 1942, in Three Rivers to Dale Monroe and Leota Mary (Laudahn) Newport. Upon graduating from Three Rivers High School in 1961, Lee attended Ferris State University and Parsons Business School before returning to Three Rivers …

Barbara Jean Schaeffer, age 85, of Sturgis, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Fairview Living Center in Centreville. She was born March 9, 1937 in Three Rivers, a daughter of Harry and Zelma (Schultz) Kline. On June 5, 1959 she married Richard “Dick” Froman in Three Rivers. He preceded her in death February 24, 2006. She later married …

Robert E. Brewer, age 86, of Constantine, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Three Rivers Health. He was born on July 4, 1935 in Constantine, a son of Elwood and Fern (Chappalear) Brewer. Robert graduated from Constantine High School in 1953. Following graduation, Robert served in the US Marine Corps until 1956. On February 4, 1966 he married …

Sheriff Mark A. Lillywhite, reports that Deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department responded to a fatal one vehicle crash on Youngs Prairie Road near Harder Road in Constantine Township. The crash occurred Thursday morning at about 4:30 A.M. It was determined that a 20-year-old male from Dowagiac was southbound on Youngs Prairie in a Dodge passenger car. The …