John Allen Cook, age 63, of Three Rivers, died Friday, June 12, 2020 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born in Detroit on July 25, 1956. He graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1974. John worked at Coachman Industries in Middlebury, IAC in Mendon, and as a security guard in Kalamazoo. …

A 45-year-old Three Rivers man died in a motorcycle accident over the weekend. According to a media release from the Three Rivers Police Department, officers were called shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday to Hoffman Street, in the area of Wood Street, in response to a single-vehicle accident. Upon further investigation, officers learned the driver was traveling east on Hoffman Street …

The Covid-19 pandemic is responsible for the cancellation of many of the usual summer events throughout St. Joe County. The annual Water Festival in Three Rivers is one example. The Farmers’ Market is one of the latest. Usually held every Thursday in Scidmore Park, the Farmers’ Market always had plenty of home-grown vegetables, plus other non-food items available for purchase. …

Steven Edward Darrow, age 65, died on Friday, June 12, 2020. In accordance with his wishes cremation will be conducted and memorial services are pending at Hohner Funeral Home.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Friday that overnight camps and school-related sports activities can resume on Monday — the latest coronavirus restrictions to be lifted as the state economy reopens. The governor’s order says the residential camps can open subject to guidance from the state’s licensing department. Summer day camps were able to start opening earlier this week. All camps are strongly recommended …

Jean Kay Kulpinski, age 76, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 11, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born September 17, 1943 in Sturgis, daughter of the late C. Glenn and Phyllis (French) Machan. Jean was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1961. On September 30, 1961 …

Norma Jean Claar, age 85, of Sherwood, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Birch AFC in Leonidas. Norma Jean was born Feb. 1, 1935, in Dearborn, a daughter of the late Rudyard and Mary (Clark) London. On Dec. 9, 1950, Norma Jean married Veldon Arthur Claar at Colon Baptist Church. Veldon preceded her in death Sept. 24, 1988. Norma …

Michael Dean Fudge, born in Sturgis, passed away peacefully in his home in Novi, Friday, May 29, 2020, at age 66. He is survived by his father, Warren J. Fudge; a brother, Thomas (Kathy) Fudge; loving sons Brandon Fudge andDustin (Roxanne Polovich) Fudge; and grandson Warren David Fudge. Michael enjoyed his time on the boat, watching sports and spending time …

Paul T. Schumacher, age 82, of White Pigeon, died Tuesday June 2, 2020, surrounded by family, following an extended illness. He was born Aug. 29, 1937, in Middlebury, a son of Mathew and Donna (Zigler) Schumacher. He graduated from White Pigeon high school, married Carole M. Arnold on June 13, 1959, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving …

Gary Neil Chartrand, age 68 of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Gary was born in Grosse Pointe Farms, a son of Neil E. and Sharon E. Chartrand.  He was a graduate of St. Clair High School and continued his education at Lake Superior State University.  Gary was an environmental engineer for Lear Corporation in Mendon, retiring …