Our loving son Brandon Howard, age 32 of Constantine, passed away way too early on Saturday July 27, 2019. He was born May 3, 1987 in Three Rivers, to Paul Howard Sr. and his loving mother Penny Harrison. Also left to cherish Brandon’s loving memory are his stepfather Ardean McKee, his three children, Faith, Gene, and Bella; brothers, Austin, Shawn …

In last week’s column, I gave some interesting facts about Canada, our neighbors to the north. Lo and behold, someone complained and said that I should give equal to the our home-state of Michigan. So as not to ruffle any more feathers, here are some things you might not know about “Pure Michigan”: Michigan is first in the United States …

Vernon Lee Hammond II, age 58, of Marcellus passed away on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, following a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born on Jan. 28, 1961 in Muskegon, the son of the late Vernon L. and Joyce J. (Rohm) Hammond. Mr. Hammond was formerly self-employed at Bubbas Tires and also worked in the expediting business. He leaves to cherish …

Paul LeRoy Edwards, age 64, of Battle Creek, formerly of Burr Oak, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Paul was born on February 17, 1955 in Three Rivers, a son to the late Don LeRoy and Alice Elizabeth (Babcock) Edwards. He lived most of his life in the Burr Oak area. After graduating from …

John Earl Evilsizor, aka “John Boy” Variety DJ, age 52, a lifelong resident of Sturgis, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born Dec. 18, 1966, in Sturgis, a son of Clarence Russell and Joan (Knapp) Evilsizor. John graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1986. He had been employed at …

Mary E. Klett, age 89, of Constantine, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Goshen Hospital.  Mary was born January 21, 1930 in Three Rivers, daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Cerutti) Granzotto.  She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1948 and then received her Medical Secretary’s degree from Elkhart College.  On April18, 1959, she married Garth Klett in …

I’ve mentioned this before, but feel it bears repeating. I’ve heard that if you see a tank truck dropping gasoline at your local gas station, it might be advisable to wait several hours before you fill your tank at that station. It’s rumored that as a tanker fills the gas tanks, the gasoline already in the tanks gets stirred up. …

Ryan James Allen, age 26, of Sturgis, formerly of Bronson, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, at his home. Visitation for Ryan will take place from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, at Church of Christ at Bronson, with the funeral service immediately following at noon. Evangelist Mike Roberts will officiate. Interment will take place at a …

Mrs. Ann Ruth “Cam” Battishill, age 92, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday evening, August 9, 2019 at Grace Heathcare in Three Rivers. She was born November 19, 1926 in Portage du Fort, Quebec, Canada, to the late Joseph O’Kane and Catherine Elizabeth (Loonam) Cameron.  She was married to David Gates “Dave” Battishill, in Detroit.  Dave passed away November 18, …

Fred L. Harter, age 69, of Jones, passed away at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 surrounded by his family. Fred was born in Fawn River, MI on June 11, 1950. He graduated from Centreville High School in 1968 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force. He retired as a line …