A Mishawaka woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash last weekend in Cass County’s Jefferson Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 6:30 p.m. Saturday to the intersection of Pine Lake and Daily Road in response to a crash with potential injuries. Investigators said 27-year-old Mishawaka resident Ronald Lard was driving east on Pine Lake Street and …

St. Joseph County Human Services Commission is compiling a list of area locations planning to serve Christmas Day meals next week. So far, the list is comprised of: Constantine American Legion from noon to 2 p.m.; Sturgis Eagles 1 to 3 o’clock; and Three Rivers United Methodist Church from 3 to 4:30. Meanwhile, Three Rivers Community Kitchen will serve a …

In addition to an appeal to the public for financial consideration, officials from Camp Eberhart have provided a recap of 2024. Camp authorities said the Fabius Township operation this year hosted 205 kids through scholarships, completed renovations to preserve Dave’s House and Coop’s Cabin, and welcomed 89 schools and organizations for outdoor education. Every gift made to the camp before …

Juergen A. Brueggmann, age 64, of Centreville, died on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at his home. He was born on May 16, 1960 in Valparaiso, IN, a son of Juergen H. and Brigitta (Preskewitz) Brueggmann. Juergen graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1978 and received a Bachelor’s degree in Tool and Die from Valparaiso University. In 1987, he married Janice …

Ronald P. Morgan, age 90, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Edgewood Health and Rehab in Three Rivers after battling a lengthy illness.  He was born in Kalamazoo on September 4, 1934 the son of Paul and Marie (Venderville) Morgan.  Ronald attended Portage High School and was part of the 1954 graduating class.  After graduation he enlisted in …

John L. Parker, age 84, of Sturgis, went home to be with his Lord, on Monday, December 16, 2024, at The Sparrow House in Sturgis. John was born October 17, 1940, in Sturgis, the son of Louis and Irene (Pagels) Parker, and has lived all of his life in the Sturgis area. In his early years he helped on the …

Louis Roy Youga, age 62, of Sturgis, was born on February 17, 1962, to William John Youga Sr. and Gretha Joy (Britton) Youga in Harrison City, Pennsylvania. During his lifetime, Lou lived in Michigan, Illinois, and Tennessee. Louis was a proud veteran of the United States Navy where he served for 3 plus years as a Gunner’s Mate Missiles Seaman …

Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Sarhatt, age 90, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully Monday, December 16, 2024, at her home at Corey Lake surrounded and loved by her family. She was born on September 22, 1934 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Carl and Louise Haradine. Betty graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School with the Class of 1952. At the age of …

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother Mary Jo (Smagala) Stieglitz known to many as MJ. She was 73. Mary Jo was born in Detroit to Jane and Raymond Smagala on September 2, 1951. The oldest of five children, her siblings: Linda, Ann, Raymond and Mark. She was raised in Three Rivers where she attended Immaculate Conception …

Denise Catherine Masters, age 72, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Thurston Woods Village surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 30, 1952 in Chicago to Michael P. and Maria E. (Sevening) Masters, and graduated from Visitation High School with the Class of 1970. She later earned her associate’s degree from Glen Oaks Community …