It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Dentler, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, on November 22, 2024, at the age of 76. She was born on November 13, 1948. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Connie Winbigler and Eugene Freeze, her loving husband, Thomas Dentler, her daughter, Sheryl Hager, and her …

Wilma A. Hochstedler, age 80, of Burr Oak, passed away at her home on Monday, December 2, 2024. Wilma was born on September 10, 1944, in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Alvin and Mary (Magdalena) Hochstedler. Surviving Wilma are her siblings: twin brother Willis Hochstedler of Mendon, Anna (Alvin) Graber of LaGrange, Miriam (Paul) Yoder of LaGrange, Edward (Edna) …

Sandra Kay Rutter, age 71, of Limestone, died after courageously battling cancer for over ten years late Friday evening, November 29, 2024 at UPHS-Marquette. She was born on September 15, 1953 in Sturgis to the late Reuben “Pat” and Genevieve “Jenny” (Boals) Schwartz. Sandy grew up in Sturgis and while attending church, she met Lyle Rutter. Sandy and Lyle were …

Claudia Elizabeth Lewis, age 64, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at her home. She was born August 19, 1960 in Vicksburg, the youngest child of David G. and Ann R. (Cameron) Battishill. Claudia graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1978, and went on to attend two years of college at Glen Oaks Community …

Welcome to the last month of 2024. This is the time to reflect back on a year that was great for some and not so great for others. A time to reflect on the mistakes we made and vow to ourselves to be more cautious in 2025. Let’s make 2025 a year to show more respect and love towards each …

Mable Grace Batten, age 64, of Sherman Township, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.  She was born September 20, 1960 in Three Rivers, a daughter of William and Marion (Salisbury) Arnold, Sr. Mable graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1978. She worked for EXOS/Crocker Ltd. in Centreville, Coldwater and Howe, retiring in 2024 after more than …

Karen Ann Paul, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the age of 83. Born Karen Ann Steininger on June 2, 1941, she was the daughter of loving parents Leonard and Marcella and was raised with a strong sense of family, community, and faith. She graduated from Three …

Three Kalamazoo County residents were injured after their pickup was involved in a one-vehicle crash last weekend in Branch County’s Girard Township. Sheriff’s deputies were called at 7:30 a.m. Sunday to southbound I-69, near Dayburg Road. Investigators said 70-year-old Kalamazoo resident Dennis Bates told authorities he fell asleep while driving. His vehicle crossed the median and entered the northbound lanes …

A Coldwater man faces charges related to child pornography following a five-month investigation. Branch County District Court officials said Kenneth Traver, 44, is charged with four counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material; two counts of using a computer to commit a crime; and one count of aggravated child sexually abusive activity. Michigan State Police troopers were made …

A preliminary hearing in the case of a woman accused of murdering her 2-year-old child was waived earlier this month. According to St. Joseph County District Court, 21-year-old Paige Bohne waived the preliminary hearing in the case, which was scheduled to occur Tuesday. The waiver was signed by all parties Nov. 14. Waiving the preliminary hearing means the case now …