Karen Marie Furlong, age 71, of Three Rivers, died on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born April 27, 1953 in Detroit, a daughter of Edward and Marian (Walker) Tabaczuk. On December 11, 1971 she married Gerald Emerick, whom she was married to for 24 years, ending in divorce. On May 20, …

The city of Three Rivers, in consultation with the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency, has lifted the no-contact health advisory for the St. Joseph River. The advisory had been in effect for an area from the Broadway Street bridge to the South Constantine Street bridge. Municipal officials said residents can again use the St. Joseph River for recreational activities. Three …

Three Rivers begins its fall leaf pickup today. Final collection dates by district are: Dec. 9, Third District; Dec. 11, Fourth District; Dec. 13, Second District; and Dec. 16, First District. City officials said leaves should be in the street and not in the yard. Brush, sod, bricks, rocks, trash or other materials should not be included. Municipal officials said …

A wanted felon was arrested last week by Sturgis Department of Public Safety. City officials said they had been attempting to locate the suspect and on Oct. 11, officers noticed activity at the suspect’s residence. After a period of surveillance, officers observed the suspect get into the passenger seat of a vehicle leaving the residence. Officers conducted a traffic stop …

I’ve been quite lucky when it comes to staying healthy. We made it through the COVID pandemic and feel fortunate. We have kept current with our annual vaccinations and have always watched our diets. We have done all we can so as not to get sick. However, about a week ago, some sort of bug caught up with my wife …

Victoria Joyce Brown, age 81, of Sturgis, passed away early Saturday morning, October 19, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born October 5, 1943, in Coloma, Michigan daughter of the late Joyce (VanVoorhis) Potts. Vicki had resided in Sturgis since 1976, coming from Coloma. On July 25, 2002, she married Gerald James Nelson in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Vicki …

Betty E. Provencher, age 72, of Sturgis, passed away early Friday afternoon, October 18, 2024, at her home. She was born May 3, 1952 in Sturgis. Betty resided most of her life in Sturgis. On April 13, 2002, she married Glenn Provencher at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis by the Rev. Calvin Kolzow. Betty retired from Summit Polymers in Sturgis …

Alvin Theodor Eaton, age 65, of Sturgis, passed away on October 7, 2024, at his home. He was born February 19, 1959 in Sturgis, son of the late Harley Sherman and Mildred (Lord) Eaton. Alvin resided most of his life in Sturgis. He held various jobs including construction and side jobs as a backyard mechanic. He enjoyed riding his bike, …

Dianna F. Clouse, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away on September 29, 2024, at Home Hospice of Arkansas in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born October 24, 1952, in Vermontville, Michigan, daughter of Hazel Crabtree and William Waldron. Dianna resided most of her life in Sturgis. Her early life was spent in Kalamazoo. On December 12, 1970, she married Michael …

Ollie Martin Irvin, age 72, of Sturgis, passed away on September 27, 2024 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek. He was born on November 2, 1951 in Mt. Pleasant, the son of the late Orton and Leona (Jernstadt) Irvin, the oldest of three siblings. Ollie’s cousin described Ollie as the pillar of his extended family. Ollie is survived by his …