David Elliott Gearring, MD, age 73, of Sturgis, passed away early Thursday morning, May 19, 2022, at his home. He was born August 14, 1948 in East Chicago, Illinois son of the late Denver and Sallie (Elliott) Gearring. Dr. Gearring resided in Sturgis since 1995 coming from St. Joseph, Michigan. His early life was lived in Gary, Indiana where he …

Eldred Rutledge [Rutty] Adams, age 90, of Sturgis, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 19th, 2022. Rutty was born on March 22nd, 1932 in East Aurora, NY to Eldred Rutledge and Helen [Walker] Adams. He had two older sisters, Virginia and June. Rutty graduated from East Aurora High School in 1950. He was …

Bernice Mary Dobrowolski, age 93, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 with her family at her side. She was born August 21, 1928 in Vicksburg, the daughter of Vence and Anna (Turek) Penar. Bernice graduated from Vicksburg High School with the Class of 1946. She then attended Parsons’ Business School, working at the Kalamazoo County Alimony and …

Don Joseph Caletri, age 86, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born June 14, 1935 in South Bend, the son of Ralph and Irene (Harringer) Caletri. He graduated from South Bend Central High School with the class of 1953. He was pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Cincinnati …

This coming Friday and Saturday, May 27 and 28, members of VFW Post 3019 will be at Harding’s Market, on West Michigan Avenue from 9 AM until around 4 PM. The veterans will have poppies and small flags available for a donation of your choice. Everyone should have a small flag to wave during the Memorial Day parade on Memorial …

Teresa J. Choszczyk, age 63, of White Pigeon, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at her home.  She was born June 10, 1958 in Highland Park, MI, a daughter of Richard and Joan (Ruffatti) Choszczyk.  Teresa graduated from Fowlerville High School.  She went to Cosmetology School, and later in her adult life, she attended Washtenaw County College and became a …

A second person died in a tornado that hit northern Michigan, authorities reported Saturday, as crews searched a mobile home park that was virtually destroyed by the rare weather event. The person, who was in their 70s, lived in the Nottingham mobile home park, which was among the first sites hit by the tornado Friday, said state police Lt. Derrick Carroll. “There …

The Michigan Supreme Court said Friday it wants more information from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about her request to erase a state abortion ban from decades ago. The court wants five points addressed, including whether it needs to immediately get involved, especially after a judge at the Court of Claims this week froze the dormant law with an injunction. “We direct the governor to …

Terry Lee Dyrcz was born April 24, 1957, son of Stanley & Jean Dyrcz of Decatur. Terry departed this earth on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 to go and enjoy the most ultimate hunt in heaven. Terry was a lifelong resident of Decatur. Known around town for his love of hunting, guns and tractors. Oh, the adventures he had during his …

Cecil Paul Haines, age 88, of Three Rivers passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born in Cassopolis on January 15, 1934 the son of Paul J. and Mildred (Patterson) Haines. Cecil was employed for the U.S. Postal Service as a Postal Carrier for thirty-five years until his retirement. He was a member of …