Every Village/Ward gave up their individual identity to form the greater City of Three Rivers. In becoming the City First Ward/Three Rivers, Second Ward/Lockport, Third Ward/Canada and Fourth Ward/Brooklyn gave up their names, powers, schools, and their small cemeteries. Bowman Park in 1893 at Hoffman & North Main was a cemetery and now a park that is home to the …

Norma L. Cobbs, age 93, of Middletown, Ohio, and a longtime former resident of Sturgis, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 11, 2026, at Arlington Point Care Center in Middletown. She was born October 25, 1932 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Sanford E. and Anna (Robbins) Kessler. Norma resided in Ohio for the past 15 years, coming from Sturgis where …

I’d like to take a moment and share a personal experience, and thank some great people for taking care of me during a time when I needed a little special attention. On Tuesday, April 7, I had just finished my “Heart Healthy” session at the Beacon Wellness Pavilion in Three Rivers. This group meets twice a week and we work …

Carol VanDeraa, age 84, of Three Rivers, died Friday, April 10, 2026. Arrangements are pending at Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel, Cassopolis.

Tina Marie Hancock, age 63, of Sturgis, passed away Friday morning, April 10, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 3, 1962 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Dave and Bonnie (Spearow) Smith. Tina resided most of her life in Sturgis, with the exception of eight years she spent living in Florida. She was …

Richard Eldon “Dick” Bunce, age 87, of Colon, was called home to his Lord and Savior Thursday morning, April 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 3, 1938 in Coldwater, son of the late Eldon Walter and Marian Elda (Cole) Bunce. Dick resided in Colon for the past 20 years, coming from Sturgis. He had also …

Lyle Vernon Harvey, age 86, of Colon, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 28, 1939 in Champion, Ohio to parents James E. and Florence E. (Hover) Harvey. Lyle honorably served his country in both the Army and Navy and was a proud veteran. He spent his career driving trucks and was …

Ruby Jean (Troyer) Miller, age 94, of Sturgis, left this world on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born January 13, 1932 in Mio, MI to John & Anna (Miller) Troyer. The middle child in a family of nine children, she spent her younger years growing up in the Mio/Fairview area. After …

Steven Wayne Parker, age 71, of Sparta, an avid hiker, embarked on an early morning heavenly hike with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Steve was a devoted husband, father, grandfather (Poppy) and great-grandfather whose life was marked by love, talent and an unwavering commitment to his faith. Steve was a hard worker, starting his …

Jeffrey Alan Wheat, age 66, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at his home. He was born April 17, 1959 in Kalamazoo, the son of Verle H. and Betty L. (Harrington) Wheat, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1977. Jeff served his country in the United States Air Force for eight years. …