Dennis Rumsey

Donald Adair, 63

Donald “Doni” Eugene Adair, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his niece: Jessica Goodwin, and great nephew: Malachi and great niece Mayann Goodwin, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the age of 63, after a valiant battle with COPD. Doni was born on September 19, 1962 in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Donald D. …

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TR man injured in crash

A Three Rivers man was injured earlier this week following a three-vehicle crash in Cass County’s Mason Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies were called at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday to an area on Old M-205 in response to a crash with injuries. Investigators said Parker Blake, 23, of Three Rivers, was driving west when the vehicle he was driving rear-ended …

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Christmas raffle – White Pigeon Township Library

A Christmas raffle overseen by White Pigeon Township Library’s Friends of the Library is ending soon. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5, and can be purchased at the library or through a Friend of the Library member. Director Perri Saunders said prizes include gift baskets, gift cards and cash. The drawing will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, …

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The History & Mystery of Three Rivers

East Michigan Ave. (Old Third Avenue) from Main Street to Garden East Michigan Ave. (former Third Avenue) continued from Main Street to the river and to Garden Street has changed over the years. A glance at 1959 : #107 Jean’s Lunch (Arlene Longacre, owner), #108Michigan Gas & Electric, James Proffitt General Sales Mgr., #111General Telephone Co. J.W. Wiltz, mgr., #112 …

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Robert Staffen, 66

Robert Carroll Staffen, age 66, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his home. He was born December 8, 1958 in Three Rivers, the son of Lyle E. and Barbara (Roach) Staffen. He graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1977. While there, he played football, baseball, and wrestled. Bob worked as a lineman …

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Franklyn Schragg, Sr., 91

Franklyn D. Schragg Sr., age 91, of Centreville, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Birch Meadows Senior Care in Three Rivers. He was born February 18, 1934 in Sturgis, a son of John William “Bill” and Hazel (Rosine) Schragg. Frank graduated from Centreville High School in 1952. On June 14, 1952 he married Lydia Miller in Centreville and …

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Donald Weitting, 85

Donald Dale Weitting, age 85, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, November 25, 2025, surrounded by his family at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born on March 18, 1940 in Sturgis, a son of the late Lawrence L. and Charlotte L. (Dunham) Weitting. Don was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with …

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Emanuel Eicher, 60

Emanuel H. Eicher, age 60, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday evening, November 23, 2025, at Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital. He was born March 17, 1965 in Decatur, Indiana, son of the late Henry and Anna (Schwartz) Eicher. Emanuel had made his home in Sturgis for the past two years, coming from Millersburg, Indiana. On August 4, 2001, he married the love …

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Aiyanna Larie Lamere, infant

Our precious daughter, Aiyanna Larie Lamere, was born sleeping on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Three Rivers Health. Though her time on earth was far too brief, she filled our hearts with a love deeper than words can express. Aiyanna was the beloved daughter of Misae Cole and Derek Lamere. Her name, meaning Eternal Blossom in Native American tradition, perfectly …

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David Jacobs, 73

David A. Jacobs, age 73, of Marcellus, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at his home after a brief illness. He was born September 18, 1952 in Three Rivers, a son of Royce and Helen (Schultz) Jacobs. David graduated from Constantine High School in 1970. On October 18, 1989 he married Kristi Smith in Cassopolis. He was a farmer, …

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