Douglas D. Houck, age 67, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday evening, May 10, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 18, 1957 in Sturgis, son of the late Allen W. and Mary (Robinson) Houck. Doug was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1976. Along with his father he owned and …

Patricia Marie Schneeberger (née Oliver), known as Patty to most, entered her heavenly chapter on February 2, 2025 at the age of 67. She was born on May 27, 1952 at Three Rivers Hospital to Wesley and Norma Oliver. Her parents and sister, Susie, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children Sheri Komdeur, Laura Schroeder, and Anton …

Peggy Joanne Graham, age 73, of Cassopolis, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at South Bend Memorial Hospital. She was born April 7, 1952 in Chicago, the daughter of Paul J. and Doris (Wing) Garber, and graduated from Constantine High School with the Class of 1970. She was a member of the CHS Choir. In November 1975, Peggy married Lyle …

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is hosting four events later this month. The first is coming up this weekend. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, agency officials are hosting a Kalamazoo River cleanup. The work will center on parks and waterways in the vicinity of Kalamazoo, Comstock and Parchment. “Songbird Stroll,” an opportunity to listen for spring songbirds with expert …

An award honoring a full-time faculty member who exemplifies a superior level of teaching was bestowed recently by Glen Oaks Community College. The 2025 E.J. Shaheen Chair for Teaching Excellence was awarded to Sara Main. Main is a member of the college’s math faculty. She first taught part-time at Glen Oaks from 1996 to 2008 and returned as a full-time …

Glen Oaks Community College has started its 2025 Motorcycle Safety Program. Offered through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and supported by the State of Michigan’s Motorcycle Safety Grant, the program continues to offer high-quality, accessible rider training leading to a Michigan “CY” motorcycle endorsement. This year’s program features two course options to meet varying experience levels: Basic Rider Course and Basic …

I’ve never been very good with quick comebacks, when someone says something rude. There isn’t an over abundance of kindness in our world these days. Being nice to one another is something we can all improve on. Here are some comebacks you might want to try the next time someone is rude to you: — “You’re such a loser.” – …

Sheila Ann “She” Heiber, age 77, of Howe, Indiana, passed away Friday morning, May 9, 2025, at her home. She was born on July 19, 1947 in Quincy, Michigan, daughter of the late Clyde E. and Mildred May (Bauder) Stevens. Sheila had recently moved to Howe. Most of her life was lived in Sturgis. She was a dedicated homemaker and …

Sherran Gray passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the age of 79.  She was born on July 20, 1945 in Battle Cree to Barbara Langley. Her mother and her brother, Daniel Whitman, preceded her in death. She moved to Colon during her high school years and made it her home ever since. She loved Colon and volunteered many …

Benjamin Eugene “Ben” Rhoda, age 47, of Three Rivers, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 3, 2025 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. He was born September 14, 1977 in Sturgis, the son of Bill and Betsy (Rose) Rhoda, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1996, where he participated in soccer, football, and baseball. He …