Paul James Chapman, age 62, a lifelong Nottawa resident, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born Feb. 28, 1962 in Sturgis, a son to Jim and Rose (Schwartz) Chapman. Paul has been employed as a cook at Yosemite National Park and also on Catalina Island, a welder at Continental Accessories, and custodian …

Chasity Kay Bender, age 47, of Sturgis, passed away Monday evening, October 28, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born October 29, 1976 in Niles, daughter of the late Paul S. and Brenda Kay (Gregory) Pelfrey. Chasity resided most of her life in Sturgis and was a graduate of Sturgis High School. She furthered her education at …

Betty Jean Kesler, age 93, of Grand Ledge, Michigan, and a former long time Sturgis resident, affectionately known as Betsy, passed away early Saturday morning, October 26, 2024, at her home at Independence Village in Grand Ledge following a brief illness. She was born September 2, 1931 in Fort Wayne, daughter of the late Creston and Ruth (Leek) Henderson. Betsy …

The Three Rivers Promise (TRP) Board announces a gala evening celebrating our local artists, musicians and dancers November 9 at 7:00 p.m. at A Place in Time in downtown Three Rivers. Many fantastic works of art donated by Three Rivers High School alumni, the Three Rivers Artists Guild and other local artists will be featured in the silent auction. Tickets …

E. Kay Lapham, age 70, of Marcellus, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, October 25, 2024, in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began August 11, 1954, in Niles, the youngest child of eight, born to Lincoln and Flora Freshour.  She married Roy D. Lapham October 25, 1980, in Dowagiac. Kay will be greatly …

Century Bank and Trust (CB&T) is excited to welcome Zach Perry to its Retail Lending team in St. Joseph County. Zach joins CB&T as a Personal Banker/Retail Lender, where his focus will be on expanding residential mortgage and retail loan and deposit relationships in the area. “Zach’s addition to our team strengthens our ability to capitalize on the growing opportunities …

Karole L Ford of White Pigeon, died on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at The Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon where Services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM, October 31. Interment in White Pigeon Township Cemetery. Donations to The White Pigeon United Methodist Church or Animal Rescue Fund …

Next Sunday, November 3, Daylight Savings Time comes to an end. I try to mention this time change twice a year, because there’s always someone who forgets to reset their clocks. This time we set our clocks back one hour, so we get an extra hour of sleep Saturday night. I change my clocks Saturday evening before going to bed. …

Linda Kay Fair, age 82, of Three Rivers, passed away at her home on Monday, October 21, 2024.  She was born in Grand Rapids, on October 20, 1942 and was adopted by her loving parents, Edward and Dorothy (Strohpaul) Hack.  She attended Three Rivers High School and was part of the 1960 graduating class.  On June 6, 1970 she would …

Frances Deea Greider, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo.  She was born on January 6, 1943 in Goshen, the daughter of Auttio and Charlotte (Slabaugh) Mitchell.  She attended Mendon High School and later received her diploma from Three Rivers High School.  In March of 1977 she married Brian Greider …