Bradley James Pierucki, age 67, of Reed City, Michigan and former resident of Sturgis, wrote his final chapter on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He wanted to let you all know that he loves you and has no regrets. Bradley James Pierucki was born on April 8th, 1954 in Sturgis to Carl and …

William A. Barnhart, age 74, of  White Pigeon, died on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home.

Joan Elizabeth Dykstra, age 65, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Engadine, Michigan. She was born February 13, 1956 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Ray C. and Joyce Elaine (Rider) Gilbert. Joan met her husband, Terrill “Terry” Dykstra while working at Harding’s Pharmacy in Three Rivers; the couple married on May 14, 1976. Terry was the …

Mary Lou Frederick, age 85, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 at the Bowman House where she resided. She was born in Three Rivers on March 8, 1936 the daughter of the late Earl and Viola (Burrow) Hitesman. Mrs. Frederick graduated from Three Rivers High School and was united in …

A Public Health Order addressing COVID-19 quarantine measures has been issued by the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency. The order details requirements for any individual who resides, attends school, or is employed within Branch, Hillsdale or St. Joseph counties, and who is notified that they are a COVID-19 close contact. Health officer Rebecca Burns said after consultation with the agency’s …

State police troopers have recovered a generator. The item was found Saturday near the intersection of M-66 and Featherstone Road in Sherman Township. Anyone who may have had a generator stolen recently and can prove rightful ownership is asked to contact the state police post in Marshall, 269-558-0500.

Next Sunday is Grandparents Day. If you are fortunate to have grandparents, please make sure you spend some time with them. Join them in a lively conversation. You’ll be surprised how much you might learn. Twenty years ago this month, the United States was brutally attacked by the Taliban. All Americans came together for the first time in many years. …

Carolyn Chiyoko Ward, age 100, passed away Saturday morning, September 4, 2021 at Dear Country Adult Foster Care in Burr Oak. She was born August 7, 1921 in Yokohama, Japan daughter of the late Yozo and Chitose Kanayama. Mrs. Ward came to the United States in 1951 and resided in Sturgis since 1953. On March 2, 1949 she married Raymond …

David Arlen Falkenstein, age 78, of Sturgis, passed away late Friday evening, September 3, 2021 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born April 27, 1943 in Sturgis, son of the late Edward C. and Dorothy Belle (Chapman) Falkenstein. Dave was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1961. On July …

Charles Lewis Wood, age 82, of rural White Pigeon, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. He was born in Vicksburg on Feb. 17, 1939 the son of Melvin and Eva (Huntington) Wood. He was married to Vera Mae Gage in Parkville on July 25, 1959, and they have made their home near White Pigeon since their marriage. …