Mary Ruth (Cramm) Pobanz, age 91, of Fuquay Varina, N.C., passed away Monday, May 18, 2020, in the home she shared with her daughters. She was born June 17, 1928, to Carl W. and Marie (Kleemeyer) Cramm in Ursa, Ill. On June 17, 1950, she married Phillip L. Pobanz at Zion Church in Ursa. He passed away Aug. 7, 1988, …

Darcy Lynn Brackett, age 41, of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 at her home.  She was born on August 31, 1978 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Robert and Colleen (Rigley) Horton. Darcy has been a lifetime resident of Three Rivers where she graduated in 1996.  Darcy worked for Klinger Lake Country Club and later for …

On Monday, May 11, 2020, David Rhoda passed away peacefully at home under the care and love of his children and grandchildren, he was 81 years old. David was born in Schoolcraft on May 6, 1939, the son of the late Lawrence and Flora (Bingham) Rhoda. After graduating from Schoolcraft High School, he proudly served our country as Private First …

Lynette Lois Farber, age 66, of Jenison, and formerly of Colon, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020, at her home in Jenison. Lynette was born Feb. 12, 1954, in Battle Creek, a daughter of Dorwin C. and Lois R. (Miller) Hostetler. Lynette grew up in Colon, graduating from Colon High School with the class of 1972. On April 21, 1973, …

Restaurants, bars and other retail businesses can reopen in much of northern Michigan starting Friday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday — a key step for the tourism-dependent region before the Memorial Day weekend and summer season. Bars and restaurants, which have only been able to do pickup and delivery, will have to limit capacity to 50%. Groups will be required …

Anne C. Brammer, age 74, of Sturgis, passed away Monday morning, May 18, 2020, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place. No services are planned at this time. Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis is entrusted with arrangements.

Margaret Ann Adams (Folkers), age 87, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Sturgis, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Fountains of Bronson Place in Kalamazoo. Margaret was born December 6, 1932 in Schoolcraft, the daughter of Calvin and Mildred (Curry) Bradford. On March 1, 1956, she was united in marriage to Richard Folkers, Jr., who preceded her in death …

During its scheduled meeting Monday morning, the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Board of Trustees approved a 3.6% increase in tuition and fees (in-district residents) for the 2020-2021 academic year. “This overall package of tuition and fees provides students an affordable option when compared to other colleges and universities,”said Dr. L. Marshall Washington, college president. “In response to the increasing student demand …

Just about everyone in my family loves onions. Onions go with just about everything from a juicy hamburger to a peanut butter sandwich, and nothing makes liver taste any better than if you smother it with grilled onions. I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t like fresh onion rings. There are different types of onions with different ways of using …

The St. Joseph County prosecutor, who is accused of drunken driving, told police that he crashed into a fence after a “coughing fit,” according to a 911 call. The incident involving county prosecutor John McDonough occurred Monday in Lockport Township, on the north side of Three Rivers. “Hey, this is John McDonough. I had a coughing fit and went off …