Carol L. Black Drefke, age 89, of Mauldin, SC died on January 31, 2026 at the McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, SC after a short illness. Born October 24, 1936 in Kalamazoo, she was the daughter of the late Dennis Black and Vivian C. Mason Black. Carol spent her early years in Parchment, MI until moving in her teens to …

Arthur Charles Drewer, Jr., age 84, of Mendon, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo after battling a long illness. He was born in NilesI on July 23, 1941 the son of Arthur, Sr. and Anna (Galvas) Drewer. Art attended Niles High School and was part of the 1960 graduating class. On September 15, …

Did You Know? — Cats can’t taste sweetness. They’re the only mammals that can’t. — Male cats are mostly left-pawed. — Most cats dislike citrus scents…they act as natural repellents. — Unlike humans, cats can safely drink seawater. — Cats instinctively hide when they are sick. — Cats stalk their owners just for fun. — Cats sometimes guard their owners …

Delmar Charles Shouse, age 87, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 10, 2026, at the Orchards of Three Rivers. He was born January 1, 1939 in Charleston, West Virginia, son of the late Charlie and Lillie (Morris) Shouse. Delmar resided in Sturgis since 1963, coming from Walled Lake, Michigan, where he was a graduate of Walled Lake High School …

Lana Kay (White) Lee, age 75 of Fremont, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, surrounded by family in the comfort of her home.  She was born on September 29, 1950 in Sturgis, daughter of the late William Henry and Emma Pauline “Blondie” (Bupp) White. Always one to live her life on her own terms every step of the …

Argus Ray Singleton, age 80, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 2, 1945, in Hazard, Kentucky, a son of the late Willie and Pearlie (Jent) Singleton. Argus resided in Sturgis since 1966, coming from Kentucky. Most of Argus’s working life was spent in the RV industry, and he was also …

Mary Frances Raifsnider, age 89, of Middlebury, died on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at her residence. She was born on July 22, 1936 in Sturgis to Raymond and Mildred (Atkinson) Parks. On July 3, 1955 in LaGrange, she married Jack Raifsnider. He died on July 31, 2011. Surviving are brother-in-law, Jim Cameron of Stryker, OH; two nephews, James II (Vicki) …

Robert Peter Meindertsma, born February 14, 1935, age 90, went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, February 12, 2026. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Jeanne Marie Meindertsma whom he was married to for 57 years; his parents John and Catherine Meindertsma; siblings Larry (Audrey) Meindertsma, Richard (Phyllis) Meindertsma; grandson Owen Senior; sister-in-law Linda Deising; and nephew …

Ronald (Ron) Frederick Leach, age 88, of Three Rivers, went to his heavenly home on the 11th day of February 2026. Ron was born September 17, 1937 in Saginaw, the son of Kenneth and Louise (Behm) Leach, and graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1955. He attended Ferris Institute, Big Rapids, where he received his Pharmacist Degree …

Juanita G. Kimble was born on May 7, 1958 in Three Rivers, and passed away on February 6, 2026 at the age of 67. She was a devoted mother and grandmother whose life revolved around her family, her home, and caring for those around her. Juanita grew up in a loving middle-class family in Three Rivers. Some of her happiest …