Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration said Tuesday it wants lawmakers to quickly allocate $300 million in federal pandemic rescue funding to support COVID-19 testing at schools amid a fourth surge of infections in Michigan. The money was included in the relief law approved by Congress and President Joe Biden in March. It is set to expire next summer and is part …

Rodney James Easterday, age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 29, 2021 following a lengthy illness. He was born on June 12, 1948 in Fawn River Township, the son of the late James Easterday and Gertrude Verglea (Hamm) Gotfryd. Rodney has been a longtime resident of Three Rivers working as a truck driver …

Kathlyn “Kay” Marie Price, age 73, died on Sunday, November 28, 2021 in Three Rivers. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted and no services will be held. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Georgene Louise Homer, age 89, of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Bowman Place Assisted Living Community where she resided for the past two years. She was born in Chicago on October 9, 1932, daughter of George and Louise (Cihlar) Bullock. Georgene graduated from high school in Chicago in 1950 and began working for People’s Gas …

Raymond Earl Swartz Sr, age 66, of Marcellus, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at home. He was born in Three Rivers on May 22, 1954, the son of George Valentine Swartz and Erma Emma Peggels. Raymond was a CNC operator, working for 25 years at Peterson Springs. Raymond was a farmer his entire life, he enjoyed outdoor activities including …

Michigan’s number of hospitalized adults with confirmed COVID-19 cases reached a new pandemic high Monday, nearing 4,200 as the state continued to confront surging infections. The total of 4,185 cases surpassed the previous record of 4,158, which was set seven months ago when fewer residents were vaccinated. More than one-fifth of COVID patients in Michigan hospitals were in intensive care. …

Thomas W. Hargreave, age 86, of Leonidas, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Thomas was born in England on September 13, 1935, a son to the late Walter and Beatrice (Fulford) Hargreave. On July 2, 1953 Thomas married Gloria Moyer in Battle Creek. Thomas is survived by his wife Gloria Hargreave of Leonidas;  children: Diana …

Doris Erlene Hassenger, age 65, of Colon, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Doris was born on September 11, 1956 in Sturgis, a daughter to the late David and Ruth (Hartwig) Trine. Doris graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1974. She then attended Kellogg Community College and received her associates degree. Following …

Kurt Randall Johansen, age 66, of Sturgis, passed away early Thursday morning, November 25, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born November 22, 1955 in Three Rivers, son of the late Arthur and Alice L. (Stahly) Johansen. Kurt resided in Sturgis since 1985 coming from Constantine where he was a graduate of Constantine High School with the …

Georgiana Pfenning, age 92, of Sturgis, passed away early Friday morning, November 26, 2021 at Thurston Woods Villa in Sturgis. She was born September 26, 1929 in Warren, Indiana daughter of the late Leo and Gladys (Sprowl) Harter. Mrs. Pfenning resided most of her life in Sturgis and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1947. …