Anthony Arlen “Tony” Hudson, age 34, of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, in Kalamazoo Township, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born Jan. 3, 1987, at Fort Bragg, N.C., a son of Anthony and Diana (Wheeler) Hudson. Tony resided most of his life in Kalamazoo and was proud to be a descendant of Little …

Jean C. Holtz, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 16, 2021, at The Laurels of Coldwater in Coldwater. She was born Nov. 19, 1941, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Fred and Alma (Brothers) Holtz. Jean resided most of her life in Sturgis, with the exception of a few years when she lived in Utah. …

Beverly Bowen of Vicksburg, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at the age of 83. Beverly was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Sturgis. She was the daughter of Archie and Esther (Gest) Sites. She always had a smile on her face and a welcoming hug. Bev’s life started out rough from the very beginning. Her father died when her mom …

Linda Ann Eastman, age 70, of Colon, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, at her home. Linda was the daughter of the late Robert and Arline Brown. Linda was born Aug. 25, 1950. She was a 1969 graduate of Colon High School. Linda’s greatest accomplishment in life was being a professional singer and entertainer for more than 25 years in …

David Allen Eagan, age 59, formerly of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at The Laurels of Coldwater. In following his wishes, cremation has taken place, and he will be buried in Logansport, Ind. The family is in the care of Dutcher Funeral Home. David was born Jan. 16, 1962, to James and Guinevere (Jones) Eagan in Logansport. He …

Doris L. (Groff) Blouin, age 93, of Mottville Township, White Pigeon, died March 10, 2021, at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville, following an extended illness. Burial of cremains will take place at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg, Ill. Arrangements are by Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.

There are some elected officials who make a lot of money serving us. Most of them have their offices in Washington, D.C. I can’t think of one U.S. Senator or U.S. Congressman who is destitute or holds a part-time job. Once they retire, if they ever do, they continue to receive some sort of big benefit for the service they’ve …

Michigan announced Friday that all residents age 16 and up will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 5, nearly a month before the May 1 date pledged by President Joe Biden. People age 16 to 49 with certain medical conditions or disabilities will qualify starting March 22, when 50- to 64-year-olds can begin getting shots under a previous announcement. Two days later, …

A prosecutor’s uncomfortable hunch during an online court hearing led to the arrest of a Michigan man who was inside the same home as a woman who was testifying against him in an assault case. A judge in St. Joseph County quickly intervened after Deborah Davis noticed the woman’s body language and how she answered questions. The parties in most …

Carol Ann (McGary) Hansen, age 67, of Maple Towers, Sturgis, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 9, 2021, at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville. She was born June 22, 1953 in Toledo, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Arnestine (Wilkerson) McGary. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Toledo University in 1976. Carol had resided in …