John Robert Sears Sr., age 82, of White Cloud, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at his home. John was born April 6, 1938, in Buchanan, to Joseph and Alice (Black) Sears. On Dec. 29, 1955, he maried Janice Elaine Westphal in Michigan City, Ind. John worked in the RV and mobile home industry and was a contractor nationwide. John …

Robert A. Dennison, formerly of Colon, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 in Leslie, MI. Robert is survived by his brother Richard (Patricia) Dennison of Jackson, 2 nephews Andrew and Charles Dennison, 3 great nephews, and 3 great nieces. A private graveside is to be held at Lakeside Cemetery.

Lacy Q. McClain, age 40, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at home. She was born August 22, 1980 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Alfred and Julie (Walden) Young. Lacy was a homemaker and a loving mother to her two sons. Ever the “jokester,” Lacy enjoyed family gatherings, cooking, dolphins, the color purple, and movies. Remaining …

Ken J. Handy, age 51, passed away in Greendale, WI, on April 5, 2021. He was born in Three Rivers on August 16, 1969, the son of Kenneth C. and Linda (Wortinger) Handy. Ken was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Three Rivers. He graduated from Three Rivers High School, having played football, baseball, track and his …

Wilfred “Willie” G. Vaillancourt, III, age 56, of LaGrange, died March 24, 2021 at his home. Willie was born on October 15, 1964 in LaGrange to Wilfred G. Jr. and Betty (Nettrouer) Vaillancourt. Living most of his life in LaGrange County, he had worked in the trailer factories in the area. He loved watching NASCAR and listening to rock music, …

Faced with the country’s highest rate of new coronavirus infections, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday urged a two-week suspension of in-person high school classes, all youth sports and indoor restaurant dining. She stopped short of ordering restrictions, instead asking for voluntary compliance to slow the spread of COVID-19. High schools should shift to virtual learning, both school and non-school …

Washington will rush federal resources to support vaccinations, testing and therapeutics, but not vaccines, to Michigan in an effort to control the state’s worst-in-the-nation COVID-19 transmission rate, the White House said Friday. The announcement came as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer strongly recommended, but did not order, a two-week pause on face-to-face high school instruction, indoor restaurant dining and youth sports. She cited …

Bruce C. Campbell of Three Rivers, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Bronson Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer. A life long resident of Three Rivers, Bruce was born on October 21, 1944, to the late Alvin Eugene and Jama Geneva (Kennedy) Campbell. He spent most of his adult life working as a master electrician and …

James (Jim) W. Best, age 74, of Three Rivers, lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Eleanor A. (Richardson) Best and Grey J. Best; his sister Barbara Best; father-in-law Robert E. Dodge, mother-in-law Wathena (DeWitt) Dodge; and his brother-in-law Leon Bagwell. …

Richard Buys, age 54, of Three Rivers passed away at home on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. He was born in Sturgis on December 3, 1966, the son of the late Albert and Stella (Kanouse) Buys. He remained a life long resident of Michigan living in different parts throughout his life. He had a wonderful smile and great sense of humor. …