Joan Laura Bard, age 87, of Marcellus, passed away at Three Rivers Health on Saturday, August 7, 2021. On October 10, 1933, Joan was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, to Edward and Sadie Hirschman. Later, in November of 1951, she married her husband Douglas Bard in the same city. For many years, Joan worked as an office manager in a …

Dorothy Viola Strayer, age 67, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, at the Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Home following an extended battle with dementia. She was born Jan. 20, 1954, in Alma, MI, the daughter of Henry and Betsy Strayer. She was a proud and hard working woman. She worked many different jobs throughout her …

Sharon Ann Long, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday evening August 8, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born December 1, 1941 in Sturgis, the daughter of the late Edwin and Lucile (Bowman) Schroeder. Sharon was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class or 1959. On July 8, 1966 she …

Tabatha Lynne Glick, age 55, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday evening, August 8, 2021 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. She was born August 5, 1966 in Sturgis, daughter of William Glyde and Judith Lynne (Baker) Blatter. Tabatha returned to Sturgis in 2016. She lived in Howe and LaGrange, Indiana for many years. Tabatha was a graduate of Sturgis High School with …

Jacob B. Schwartz, age 48, of Burr Oak, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Jacob was born on November 1, 1972 in Decatur, Indiana, a son to Jake and Mattie (Wickey) Schwartz. Jacob is survived by his wife Emma (Coblentz) Schwartz of Burr Oak, five children: Elizabeth (Manuel) Wengerd of Burr Oak, Emma (Menno) Wengerd …

Shirley (Vollmar) Allen, age 84, of Sebring, Florida, formally of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dave Allen, and grandson Scott Peter. Shirley is survived by her companion of 24 years, Tom Danitz, Daughter Cindy Peter, Sons Steve (Kiel) Lucas and Lonnie Allen. Grandchildren; Brad (Katie) Peter, …

Last week, I shared some helpful hints on interior painting. I am not a professional painter, but I have done my share of painting and have paint specks on my glasses to prove it. When painting a room, you’ll need both a paint brush and several different types of paint rollers. A paint brush is great for trim-work and corners. …

George E Hawley, age 87, of Klinger Lake, Sturgis died on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at his home following a short illness. Area resident the past 15 years. Member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of White Pigeon and The Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his Wife Judith, 4 Children, 3 Granddaughters, 1 Sister. He was preceded in death …

Amanda Hale, age 74, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 6, 1947 in Chicago, to the union of Jim & Essie Lee (Benison) Hale, who preceded her death. She worked as a medical supply assistant at a hospital in Chicago, until she retired. Mandy, as she was known to …

Terry Lee Carpenter, age 75, of Colon, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Terry was born Sept. 10, 1945, a son of the late Saint Clair A. and Alyce (Wagner) Carpenter Jr. in Sturgis. Terry graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1965. Following school, Terry stayed and lived his entire life in Colon. …