Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is strongly encouraging all K-12 schools in Michigan to reopen for in-person instruction by March 1. She stopped short of requiring it Friday, but said face-to-face classes should at least be an option. Many schools, including in large districts such as Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids, have been fully remote during the coronavirus pandemic. Teachers are among …

Omer L. Sheteron, Sr., age 88, of Constantine, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. Omer was born in Indiana on January 30, 1932, a son of Joseph and Minnie (Hunsberger) Sheteron.  He attended Constantine Schools. In 1953, he married Mary F. Salter; she preceded him in death in 1984. Omer worked …

Zachary Justin Shafer, age 25, of Ault, Colorado, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, December 31, 2020 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Zachary was born on May 10, 1995 to Justin and Heather (Harshberger) Shafer in Battle Creek. He grew up in Overland Park, Kansas and graduated from Blue Valley West High School in 2013. He …

Beverly D. Whitney, age 63, of Mendon, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 at her home. She was born in Sturgis on Dec. 22, 1957 the daughter of Charles A. and Lena (Yurkovich) Hinchen. She graduated from Mendon High School in 1976 and earned her Associates Degree at Glen Oaks Community College. Bev was married to Robert L. Whitney …

Dr. John Franklin Lindamood, Jr., DVM, age 77, of Sturgis, passed away on January 3, 2021 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born December 16, 1943 in Jackson, son of the late John F. and Naomi Louise (Treadwell) Lindamood. Dr. Lindamood resided in Sturgis since 1974 coming from Grass Lake where he was a graduate of Grass Lake …

Roberta L. Layson, age 81, of Sturgis, died on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange. Ms. Layson was born Sept. 10, 1939, in Detroit, to Catherine (Jewell) Walberg. Roberta was a homemaker and nanny for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and had a special relationship with her sister, Judy and Judy’s family. …

Rodney Clair “Rod” Decker, age 59, of Schoolcraft, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born in Vicksburg on Nov. 23, 1961 the son of Allan R. and Geraldine M. (Spealman) Decker and was a lifetime resident of Kalamazoo County. He graduated from Vicksburg High School with the class of 1979 and later attended …

Carolyn V. Clark, age 70, of White Pigeon, and formerly of Mendon, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.

Kimberly Sue McClure, age 55, of Marcellus, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2020 at Bronson Hospital. Kimberly was born in Detroit on September 19, 1965, the daughter of Ralph Leo Bushman and Joyce Lee Bryant. On February 12, 2019, in Crown Point, IN she married Anthony Ray McClure, who survives her in death. She loved spending her time with her …

William E. Schave, age 69, of White Pigeon, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Three Rivers Health.  William was born in Postville, IA on January 11, 1951, a son of Glen and Dorothy (Livingood) Schave. He graduated from Postville High School in 1971 and went on to work for various dairy producers as well as being a professional …