Ardis Louise Barnebee, age 90, of rural Mendon, died Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at her home. She was born in Leonidas on July 29, 1929 the daughter of Lloyd E. and Elda M. (Hagelgans) Outman. She graduated from Colon High School where she was Vice President her senior year and was a D.A.R. Good Citizen. Ardis was married to Richard …

The state of Michigan has lifted the suspension of a barber’s license, but he still faces a hearing for cutting hair while shops and salons were closed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. An administrative law judge on Tuesday granted the state’s request to lift Karl Manke’s suspension. Regulators said an “imminent threat” to public health no longer exists at the Owosso barbershop. …

Ellen Marie Eisele, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020, at her home. She was born March 20, 1962, in Fowlerville, a daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Eisele. She was salutatorian of Fowlerville High School class of 1980. Ellen was a proud graduate of Michigan State University and continued her education at Western Michigan University, earning a …

David Michael Hopkins, age 59, of Nottawa, passed away late Saturday evening, June 13, 2020, at his home. He was born Feb. 21, 1961, in Sturgis, a son of the late Lyle and Lois (John) Hopkins. David resided in Nottawa since 2006, coming from White Pigeon, where he attended White Pigeon Schools. David always found joy in helping others and …

Judith Ann (Saums Hagadorn) Elliott, age 83, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday evening, June 11, 2020, at Skaggs Assisted Living in Burr Oak. She was born Feb. 9, 1937, in Battle Creek, a daughter of the late Francis and Dorotha (Maystead) Saums. Judy resided in Sturgis for more than 60 years, coming from Battle Creek. She was first married to …

Judith G. Wiley, age 73, of Shipshewana, passed away at 4:44 p.m. Friday, June 12, at her residence. She had been in declining health for the past two years. She was born Aug. 4, 1946, in Cheboygan, to Edmund L. and Colletta (Fisher) Deroshia. On Sept. 13, 1969, she married Kenneth “Kenny” Wiley in Sturgis. He survives. In addition to …

John Allen Cook, age 63, of Three Rivers, died Friday, June 12, 2020 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born in Detroit on July 25, 1956. He graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1974. John worked at Coachman Industries in Middlebury, IAC in Mendon, and as a security guard in Kalamazoo. …

A 45-year-old Three Rivers man died in a motorcycle accident over the weekend. According to a media release from the Three Rivers Police Department, officers were called shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday to Hoffman Street, in the area of Wood Street, in response to a single-vehicle accident. Upon further investigation, officers learned the driver was traveling east on Hoffman Street …

The Covid-19 pandemic is responsible for the cancellation of many of the usual summer events throughout St. Joe County. The annual Water Festival in Three Rivers is one example. The Farmers’ Market is one of the latest. Usually held every Thursday in Scidmore Park, the Farmers’ Market always had plenty of home-grown vegetables, plus other non-food items available for purchase. …

Steven Edward Darrow, age 65, died on Friday, June 12, 2020. In accordance with his wishes cremation will be conducted and memorial services are pending at Hohner Funeral Home.