Last week I offered suggestions on how to save money when shopping for groceries. I hope you found at least one of the suggestions helpful. We recently purchased a new refrigerator. It seems our previous one only lasted thirty years. We’ve been told that the new one might last ten or fifteen. That’s progress for you. In order for appliances …

Dennis L. Guy, age 82, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Life Care Center of LaGrange. Born on January 1, 1943, to Jay L. and Dorothy M. (Dull) Guy, Dennis spent his entire life rooted in the community of St. Joseph County. Dennis dedicated much of his career to the manufacturing industry in Constantine, where …

Rose Ann Rakocy, age 83, of Colon, passed away at Insight Hospital and Medical Center in Coldwater on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Rose was born in Detroit on February 13, 1942, a daughter of the late George and Ann (Toronto) Minisci. She grew up in Detroit and graduated from Danby High School with the Class of 1960. She moved to …

Earl L. Augerbright, age 83, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Colon, passed away on August 30, 2025, at the Upjohn Care and Rehabilitation Center in Kalamazoo. Earl was born on November 10, 1943 to the late Joseph and Bertha (Batten) Augerbright-Ross. He spent most of his life in the Colon area and was a graduate of Sturgis High School, Class …

Maxyne G. Brewer, age 81, of Constantine, died on Friday, September 5, 2025 at the Sparrow House in Sturgis. She was born December 17, 1943 in Fawn River Township, a daughter of Max and Grace (Hagerty) Clutter. Maxyne graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1962 and attended Ferris State University and Beauty School. On April 12, 1969 she married …

Glenda Wyeth, age 63, of Kosciusko, MS, passed away at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Glenda was born in Kosciusko on September 25, 1961, the daughter of the late Fred and Glenda (Taylor) Howell. Glenda is survived by her children, Nichole Wyeth, Eddie (Pam) Wyeth, Michael Wyeth, Walter Wyeth; special daughter-in-law, Brandy (Danny) Zent; many grandchildren …

Gary Lloyd Jones, age 75, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord, our Savior, Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at his home with his loving wife, Michelle, by his side. He was born on November 9, 1949 in Russellville, Alabama, the son of Henry L. and Dorothy N. Jones. Gary graduated from Highland High School with the Class of …

Warren R Currier, age 94, of Sturgis, died on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 at his home. He was born on March 23, 1931 in Detroit,  the Son of Chester and Almina (Hoffman) Currier. Warren was a Sturgis resident since 1963 coming from Howell, MI. He was employed as a Welder, Auto Mechanic, and truck driver. He enjoyed his motorcycle, and …

Millie Isla Mae Steiner, age 4 days, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025 at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was born on August 24, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, the beloved daughter of Joey and Kallie (Sears) Steiner. Though her time on earth was brief, Millie brought immense love and joy to her …

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is now involved in a seven-year-old Michigan missing person case. WWMT reported this week that the case centering on Sturgis resident Brittany Shank, 23, includes the federal agency. Shank disappeared in November 2018 after she and her boyfriend were involved in a car crash on Fawn River Road, according to investigators. Earlier this month, newly …