Delbert B. McCallie, age 85, of Three Rivers, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at Spectrum Gerber Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on April 29, 1935 in Manilla, AR.; the son of the late William Lonzo and Hallie Mae (Gabbard) McCallie. Bill moved to the Three Rivers area in 1956 and lived there until 2017 …

Kristen K. (Hicks) Borst, age 49, of Three Rivers, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 21, 2021 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born October 23, 1971 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Teddy and Sue Ellen (Jackson) Hicks. She attended Three Rivers Schools, graduating with highest honors in Class of 1989. During …

Our Dad. Our best friend, mentor, rock, guiding light, personal advisor, and above all else – our hero. “Never ask someone to do something you aren’t willing to do yourself.” “Be careful not to pat yourself on the back too soon.” “Plan the work – Work the plan.” “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” The many codes he lived by. A …

David J. Smith, age 84, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday evening, Jan. 26, 2021, at Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital in Coldwater. He was born Aug. 6, 1936, in Grand Rapids, a son of the late Clarence Justice and Beatrice Marie (Borrink) Smith. Dave resided in Sturgis since 1970, coming from Allegan, where he was a graduate of Allegan High School …

Patrick Long, age 71, of Ypsilanti, passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville, Ind. He was born July 3, 1949, in Sturgis, to Clarence Long and Mary (Urbanc) Long. Patrick was a 1967 graduate of Sturgis High School. He went on to receive his Associate of Technology degree in 1970 from Glen Oaks Community College. …

If you are really into cars and have never been to the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, then you should definitely plan a visit as soon as restrictions have been lifted. There is something happening now at the museum, that you might be interested in, even with the pandemic. The museum is hosting a series of lectures in their …

Howard W Strayer, age 55, of Rapid City, SD (formerly of Three Rivers), died on on Monday, January 25, 2021. He was born on September 25, 1965. Memorial services will be at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 2pm. Ellsworth Air Force will render full military honors. Behrens Wilson Funeral Home in Rapid …

Lucinda Bess Shelters, age 67, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 passed away in Burr Oak.  She was born in Three Rivers on January 12, 1954 the daughter of Edgar L. and Helen (Morris) Shelters. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Prairie River Cemetery, Nottawa Twp, on Friday, January 29, 2021,

Tina M. Black, age 59, of Three Rivers, died on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, at Three Rivers Health. Burial of cremains will take place at a later date at Constantine Cemetery. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.

Mark Edward Harmon, age 69, of Mishawaka, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at Paul’s Group Home on Portage Avenue in South Bend. He was born March 21, 1951, in Sturgis, to Edward and Joan (Messner) Harmon. On Aug. 17, 1974, he married Ranah Hoard in Battle Creek. She survives, along with two daughters, Amy (Shawn) Gillespie of Ontario, Canada, and …