Robert J. Doe, age 67, of Sturgis,  passed away early Tuesday morning, May 19, 2020, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born Oct. 17, 1952 in Detroit, son of the late Henry and Esther (D’Haene) Doe. In his early years, Bob was a rough and tough guy, fighting to find his place in life. In his late 20s …

Barbara Grace Stevens, age 93, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. In accordance with family wishes cremation will be conducted and memorial services will held at a later date. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday extended Michigan’s stay-at-home order by slightly more than two additional weeks, through June 12, while keeping theaters, gyms and other places of public accommodation closed until at least then. A day after a judge ruled in her favor in a lawsuit filed by the Republican-led Legislature, the Democratic governor also extended her coronavirus emergency declaration through June 19. Both …

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer prevailed Thursday in a high-stakes challenge by Republican lawmakers who sued over her authority to declare emergencies and order sweeping restrictions during the coronavirus outbreak. A 1945 law cited by Whitmer, a Democrat, is not limited to regional emergencies and can have no end date, said Judge Cynthia Stephens of the Court of Claims. The opinion …

ack D. Beers, age 82, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, May 20, 2020 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville. He was born October 19, 1938 in LaGrange, son of the late Kenneth and Kate Beers. He was a lifelong Sturgis area resident. Jack was a welder by trade retiring from Manchester Tank and Equipment following several years of …

Mary Ruth (Cramm) Pobanz, age 91, of Fuquay Varina, N.C., passed away Monday, May 18, 2020, in the home she shared with her daughters. She was born June 17, 1928, to Carl W. and Marie (Kleemeyer) Cramm in Ursa, Ill. On June 17, 1950, she married Phillip L. Pobanz at Zion Church in Ursa. He passed away Aug. 7, 1988, …

Darcy Lynn Brackett, age 41, of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 at her home.  She was born on August 31, 1978 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Robert and Colleen (Rigley) Horton. Darcy has been a lifetime resident of Three Rivers where she graduated in 1996.  Darcy worked for Klinger Lake Country Club and later for …

On Monday, May 11, 2020, David Rhoda passed away peacefully at home under the care and love of his children and grandchildren, he was 81 years old. David was born in Schoolcraft on May 6, 1939, the son of the late Lawrence and Flora (Bingham) Rhoda. After graduating from Schoolcraft High School, he proudly served our country as Private First …

Lynette Lois Farber, age 66, of Jenison, and formerly of Colon, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020, at her home in Jenison. Lynette was born Feb. 12, 1954, in Battle Creek, a daughter of Dorwin C. and Lois R. (Miller) Hostetler. Lynette grew up in Colon, graduating from Colon High School with the class of 1972. On April 21, 1973, …

Restaurants, bars and other retail businesses can reopen in much of northern Michigan starting Friday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday — a key step for the tourism-dependent region before the Memorial Day weekend and summer season. Bars and restaurants, which have only been able to do pickup and delivery, will have to limit capacity to 50%. Groups will be required …