Shirley Jean Bogen, age 83, of Bronson, passed away Tuesday morning, August 24, 2021 at Drew’s Place of Coldwater in Coldwater. The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M.to 1:00 P.M. Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Hackman Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, 269-651-2331 where funeral services celebrating the life of Shirley …

Charles Dean Freimund, age 82, Union, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Charles was born in Union on February 14, 1939, son of Clinton and Alice (Collins) Freimund.  He attended Cassopolis Schools.  Charles worked at Real Lite Trailers in Cassopolis for 21 years.  On August 15, 1987, he married Jean Goode in Elkhart.  Charles was …

Thomas John Voorde, age 52, of Burr Oak, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in South Bend on November 6, 1968 the son of James A Voorde, Sr. and Donna M. (Sawyer) Voorde. The family later moved to Mendon where Tom graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1987. For …

Joan Wales-Dickson, age 82, formerly of Vicksburg, died Monday, July 12, 2021 in Las Cruses, New Mexico. She was born in Kalamazoo on December 16, 1939 to German immigrant parents, F. Joseph and Marie (Eppler) Weitenauer. She grew up on a farm near Vicksburg, and attended Mendon and Vicksburg Schools, graduating with the VHS Class of 1957. Joan married David …

July and August are usually the hottest months of the year in Michigan. The sun might not always be shining, but the heat and humidity are still present. As far as the sun goes, the sun does not always have to be directly on you to get sunburned. Many folks are proud to be called sun-worshipers. This is great as …

Theodore F. “Ted” Rickett, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away Friday evening, August 20, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born October 20, 1934 in Sturgis, son of the late Grover and Norma (Bailey) Rickett. Ted was a lifelong Sturgis resident. On December 19, 1953 he married Donna Deal in Sturgis. Ted retired October 1, 1992 from …

Jane Harker Tallmadge, age 61, died peacefully in her sleep, at her home in Sturgis on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Jane was born November 24, 1959 in Sturgis to Larry W. Harker and the late Judy (Lamont) Harker. Jane is survived by her husband Brian Tallmadge, daughter Olivia (Andew) Oberc, and her two beloved grandchildren, Genevieve and Griffin, all of …

St. Joseph County officials are optimistic that State Sen. Kim LaSata’s effort might help the county secure “state of emergency” status. LaSata on Wednesday called for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to declare a state of emergency in St. Joseph County in the aftermath of the recent storms that left significant damage throughout the area. In her message to Whitmer, LaSata said the …

Here’s a reminder that the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a “Legislative Luncheon” with Congressman Fred Upton. The event will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 30 at the chamber’s event center, 116 N. Main St. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Price includes lunch. RSVP to the chamber by phoning 278-8193.

Robert Eugene Afman, age 84, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Wednesday, August 18, 2021 in his residence. His life began April 7, 1937 in Plainwell, one of eight children born to Martin and Martha Afman.  He married Hilda Jane Giesbrecht on August 3, 1957 in Plainwell. Robert, known as Bob, was devoted to his wife and children.  He was a dedicated …