Dr. Ilze K. Schwartz, age 85, of Three Rivers, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Ilze Knezinskis was born May 22, 1935 in Aluksne, Latvia, the only daughter of Dr. Jekabs and Zenta (Strautzels) Knezinskis. Along with so many others, the family fled after the Soviet Occupation during World War II, arriving at a Displaced Persons’ Camp …

Annmarie E. Freeland, age 74, a longtime Kalamazoo resident passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at The Fountains at Bronson Place. She was born January 17, 1946 in Westfield, Massachusetts a daughter to the late Glenn and Edith Price. Annmarie received her Master’s Degree from Western Michigan University and had worked for the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners and the …

Wava Jean Watson, age 95, passed away from this life into the arms of her Loving Savior at 1:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Her death was caused by heart failure. She was a loving mom and grandma. She was born Wava Jean Large on January 18, 1925 in Sturgis. Preceding her in death were her husband Herbert, her parents: …

Allen W. Houck, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Allen was born on October 10, 1933 in Sturgis, a son to the late Ernest and Freida (Holtz) Houck. Allen attended Sturgis High School. Once Allen separated from the United States Air Force he settled back in Sturgis and would live the rest …

Bruce Olin Luck, age 67, of Kalkaska, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, in Traverse City. He was born Sept. 23, 1952, to the late Arnold and Helen (Roddy) Luck in Sturgis. Bruce was not a stranger to hard work, having worked most of his life for Grumman Olson and American Axle. After retirement, Bruce moved to Kalkaska to …

Ernest Thomas Erdos Sr., age 82, of Three Rivers, went peacefully to be with his Lord surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Grace Healthcare. Ernie was born on January 5, 1938 in Hammond, LA, the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Bruzcka) Erdos. Mr. Erdos proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during …

Indiana will have a statewide face mask mandate starting next week, joining many other states in similar orders aimed at slowing the coronavirus spread, Gov. Eric Holcomb said Wednesday. The Indiana order will take effect Monday (July 27, 2020) and apply to anyone ages 8 and older in any indoor public or business areas and at outdoor public spaces when …

Jaramie Jones, age 43, of Scottville, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Jaramie was born on Sept. 25, 1976 in Sturgis, the son of Brenda (Bates) Tozer and Rick Jones. He married Mila Johnson on Sept. 20, 2001. Jaramie graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1995, then attended West Shore Community College and Glen Oaks Community …

A man who robbed a bank in southwestern Michigan and tried to rob another was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison. David Floyd’s sentence last week was enhanced by his previous criminal record. Floyd, who has ties to Michigan City, Indiana, admitted to robbing $11,344 from the former New Buffalo Savings Bank in Three Oaks last September and attempting …

Gerald L. Urick Jr., age 75, of Quincy, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020, at home. He was born Aug. 11, 1944, in Sturgis, to Gerald L. and Juanita (Tiejma) Urick Sr. He graduated from Sturgis High School. Gerald was a draftsman at Midwest Foundry in Coldwater. He was a member of NRA. He enjoyed woodworking and also was a …