Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday that gyms can reopen after 5 1/2 months of closure and additional organized sports can resume if masks are worn — lifting some coronavirus restrictions that lasted longer in Michigan than in many states. The order, which takes effect next Wednesday, allows for the reopening of fitness centers and indoor pools in a swath of the …

Lisa Louise Chiddister, age 54, of Three Rivers, passed away on Frida y, September 4, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Three Riverson March 24, 1966 the daughter of William J. and Margene (Hardy) Chiddister. Growing up Lisa fell in love with horses and showed countless breeds at 4-H during the Cass County …

Cheryl Lou Jourdan, age 72, of Howe, Indiana and a former longtime Sturgis resident, passed away early Friday morning September 4, 2020 at her home. She was born September 25, 1947 in Battle Creek, daughter of the late Violet (Hughes) Edwards. Cheryl resided in Sturgis since 1957 coming from Athens, Michigan. On August 6, 1983 she married James Jourdan in …

Eunice R. Rockwell Outman, age 91, Constantine, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. Eunice was born in Union on November 18, 1928, a daughter of Joseph and Ida (Yoder) Bucher. She attended Bristol and Constantine Schools, graduating in 1950. After, she received her associates degree in accounting from Glen Oaks. Eunice …

Samuel Burton Carper, age 84, of Three Rivers, and formerly Centreville and Constantine, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his home. He was born in White Pigeon on August 15, 1936, a son of Payson and Bessie (Bowman) Carper. He attended White Pigeon schools and went on to serve in the U.S. Army for 8 years. On March …

Michelle Evette Akins, age 76, of Sturgis, passed away early Wednesday morning, Sept. 2, 2020, at her home. She was born Dec. 30, 1943, in Richmond, Ind., a daughter of the late Mac and Mary “Midge” (Whalen) Bethuram. Michelle resided most of her life in Sturgis. She had been employed for many years by Harter Corporation and also had worked …

Robert L. Warner, Sr., age 85, Union, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at his home. Robert was born in Anderson, IN on December 8, 1934, a son of Chester and Irene (Anthony) Warner. He graduated from Ervin School in Kokomo. Robert married Jean Grandorf on March 23, 1956 in New Carlisle, IN. She preceded him in death Sept. 22, 2004. …

Stacy Lynn Conklin-Kittle, age 40, of Westland, Michigan passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 31, 2020. Stacy was born on August 6, 1980 in Three Rivers, a daughter of Mark Mavis and Cindy Conklin. Stacy graduated from Centreville High School with the class of 1998. Following graduation Stacy attended Specs Howard where she would study to become an Audio Technician. On …

Lynn D. Smith, age 74, of Sturgis, died on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born Feb. 19, 1946, a son of Albert L. and Phyllis (Neadstine) Smith in Sturgis, and lived all his life in Sturgis. He was employed in his early life at gas stations, The Foundry and Formed Tubes, then …

Mary Lou Ware, age 58, of Wolbach, Neb., died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, at Bryan Medical Center West Campus in Lincoln, Neb. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, at Peters Funeral Home in St. Paul, Neb. Rev. Glenda Pearson will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Palmer, …