Lawrence “Larry” A. Keckler, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  Larry was born in Vicksburg on August 8, 1968, a son of Douglas Salisbury and Rosalind (Stroup) Keckler.  He attended Three Rivers Schools.  Larry worked as a molder for Birkhold Pattern for 12 years, and then continued at Bierma Brass and Aluminum …

Growing up here in Three Rivers, we had four public schools. Each district, or ward as they were called back then, had a public school. The schools were named after someone who had contributed something to the early history of Three Rivers. The schools were Ruth Hoppin, Huss, Andrews, and Barrows. The buildings are still there, but Ruth Hoppin and …

Beverly J McCann, age 75, of Niles, formerly of Constantine, died on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at West Woods of Niles. She was born July 3, 1946 a daughter of Robert and Opal (Midaugh) Black. Beverly attended White Pigeon High School and received her GED from Centreville Schools. On December 17, 1966 she married Raymond E. McCann Sr. at the …

Arthur Paul Reeg died on Sunday, July 4, 2021 in Muskegon, at age 95. Art was one of six children born to Foster and Irene Reeg and was raised in Sturgis. He trained to be a pilot, but WWII ended before he flew any missions. Art graduated from Sturgis High School and Michigan State University earning a degree in Mechanical …

Cities from around the world were featured as part of the 15th annual Palmer Lake Flotilla last week in Colon. In all, 19 entries showcased cities such as Dublin, Honolulu, Cairo, New Orleans and Paris. First place was awarded to Tom and Ginger Peak, new residents, with their New York City-themed entry featuring portrayals of Dick Clark, Stay-Puft from “Ghostbusters,” …

A diver has died while inspecting a dam in southwestern Michigan. The diver was working for an engineering group and completing an underwater inspection Wednesday of Consumers Energy’s Calkins Bridge Dam in the Kalamazoo River and Lake Allegan in Valley Township, the utility said in a news release. The diver went missing around noon. The body was found about 4 …

Dale Thomas Ludwig, age 59 of Jones, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at his home.  Dale was born in Three Rivers on September 14, 1961, a son of Orson “Bud” and Elsie (Arnold) Ludwig.  He attended Three Rivers Schools.  Dale worked as a foreman and group leader for many RV companies, including Timberwolf, Jayco, Pace, and others.  He …

Frederick Arthur Stears, age 65, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at his home.  Fred was born in Three Rivers on December 14, 1955, a son of Frederick F. and Betty (Tish) Stears.  He graduated from Constantine High School in 1974.  On June 5, 1982, he married Gloria Carper in Constantine; they were later divorced. Fred farmed the Stears …

A South Bend woman died over the weekend after the vehicle she was driving swerved into oncoming traffic and collided with another vehicle in Cass County’s Pokagon Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called around 4:30 p.m. Sunday to an area of M-51 and Crystal Springs Road. Investigators said 43-year-old Denise Lamb was driving south on M-51 when her …

Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke said a Mason Township man was injured when the bicycle he was riding was involved in a hit-and-run incident in Mason Township. Deputies were called to an area of Calvin Center Road, north of Starbrick Street, at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Investigators said 76-year-old Howard Watson Jr. was bicycle riding southbound on the side of the …