Authorities have released the name of the man killed in a motorcycle crash last Wednesday evening north of Three Rivers. 35-year-old John Paul Lewis of Three Rivers died after losing control of his motorcycle and striking the rear of another southbound vehicle on U.S. 131 near Flowerfield Road in Park Township. Lewis was pronounced dead at the scene. He was …

Shawn Allen Lung, age 46, of Sturgis, passed away on July 4, 2025, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Born on September 24, 1978, in Kendallville, Indiana, Shawn was the beloved son of the late Jerry Allen and Rebecca A. (Garrison) Lung. Shawn was employed with Summit Polymers in Sturgis and previously worked at ARBOC Specialty Vehicles in Middlebury. Shawn …

Jota Jose Arias, precious son of Kylee Brock and Jose Arias of Sturgis, Michigan, was stillborn on July 5, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Jota is deeply loved and mourned by his parents, as well as his grandparents: Tyrone and Jessica Washington, and Roman and Raquel Arias, all of Sturgis. He is also survived by his aunts and …

A Three Rivers man is dead following a motorcycle crash Wednesday night in St. Joseph County. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene around 8:30pm on US-131 near Flowerfield Road in Park Township. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, a black motorcycle heading southbound lost control and struck the rear of another southbound vehicle. The 35-year-old motorcyclist was …

Anthony (Tony) Pitone, age 91, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Tecumseh, Michigan. He was born August 26, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Francesco and Angelina (Sirianni) Pitone. A high school graduate of the Class of 1951, Tony earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from NYU, followed by an MBA …

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Yanira Zoe Crespo, age 47, who left us too soon on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Three Rivers. Yanira was a devoted mother, fiancée, daughter, sister, and friend. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Nayeli, her fiancé, Juan Arce Carlo, her brothers Jose and Israel Crespo, and her …

Darren Lee DeWitt, age 55, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 3, 2025 in Battle Creek. He was born in Sturgis on March 25, 1970, the son of Warren and Louise (Schultz) DeWitt. Darren attended Sturgis High School, where he would meet the love of his life, Darla Caldwell; whom he would eventually marry on October 21, 1993 …

Patricia Rae Brundige, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away on July 1, 2025 in Three Rivers, surrounded by loving family and friends. Pat was born September 1, 1942 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Raymond and Jeanette (Prange) Dunn. Pat graduated from Three Rivers High School and continued her education at Western Michigan University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in …

Roger Hallett Bryan, age 77, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2025 at his apartment. He was born on October 3, 1947 in Coldwater, the son of the late Riley and Arlene (Fenner) Bryan. Roger grew up on the family farm near Colon, alongside his four siblings. A 1965 graduate of Colon High School, Roger was proud to …

Bruce R. Wyman, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at The Sparrow House in Sturgis while under hospice care. He was born October 19, 1942 in Constantine, a son of Henry and Grayce (Whitehead) Wyman. Bruce graduated from Constantine High School in 1960, continuing his education at Ferris State University for one year, and …