Fred Earl Edwards, age 90, passed away Nov. 17, 2018, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born June 13, 1928, in Detroit, the only child of Chester and Lena Edwards. He was raised in Detroit, where he participated in both hockey and football. After graduation from Eastern High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was drafted to serve in …

Marilyn Joyce Blasius, age 83, of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family at her side.  She was born in Comstock Twp., Kalamazoo on Oct. 12, 1935 the daughter of the late William and Jennie (Lord) Newburry. Marilyn has been a long time resident of Three Rivers.  On July 29th, …

Mary Ann Brown, age 86, died on Saturday, December 1, 2018.. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 with Rosary Services beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Three Rivers with …

Isaac Paul Brooks, age 17, of Burr Oak, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, at the family farm. He was graciously loaned to us June 12, 2001, along with his twin brother, Caleb. Isaac was the first-born son of twins to Jennifer Lynn Nichols and Dennis Dale Brooks. Isaac lived most of his life in the Burr Oak area and …

Leigh James Harney, Sr., age 53, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 25, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Leigh was born on July 26, 1965 in Dorsett, VT the son of William and Marjorie (Bowker) Harney.  He graduated high school in Lakeland Florida in 1983 and went on to meet his future wife, Erma …

Minnie May Nolen, age 91, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 25, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 1, 1927, in Branch County, a daughter of the late Fred and Zelta (Wilber) Smith. Minnie resided in the White Pigeon and Sturgis area most of her life. On Nov.1, 1945, she married Ross E. …

Janice M. Heffner, age 90, of Florence Township, Sturgis, died Nov. 10, 2018, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Interment will follow in Peek Cemetery. Donations to the charity of choice.

Millard Earl “Skeeter” Harvey Jr., age 63, of Mendon, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Lakeside Cemetery in Colon Township. A luncheon will follow at Bridges Community Church,27570 Marvin Road, Centreville. The family is being served by Lighthouse Funeral & …

The Kalamazoo Wings (4-10-0-1) came up winless in three games over the holiday weekend and now find themselves mired in a six-game losing streak. On Thanksgiving Eve, the K-Wings traveled to Cincinnati to battle the Cyclones.  The teams were tied 2-2 at the end of the first period with Wade Murphy and Justin Taylor scoring for the K-Wings.  Taylor scored …

Timothy Lee Reed, age 57, of Three Rivers, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018.  Tim was born in Sturgis on August 16, 1961, a son of James and Lena (Yoder) Reed.  He graduated from Centreville High School in 1980 and later attended Glen Oaks Community College, receiving an Associates Degree and a Technology Certificate.  He then went on to …