Murray Zane (Bud) Malinoski Jr., The Family Man Extraordinaire, and a Super Dentist of Amazing Skill, a gregarious guy from Three Rivers, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at the age of 72 with his family by his side. His passing was timely as he chose to Graduate this life on his beloved wife’s 60th birthday, and will forever …

Eldon Douglas Jackson, age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 29, 1950, in Three Rivers, the son of Eldon Carl and Betty (Shingledecker) Jackson, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1968. Eldon worked as a mechanical engineer for 20 years …

Dale Joseph Hoffman, age 86, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. He was born December 16, 1936 in Maybee, Michigan, the son of Joseph and Ruth (Meffert) Hoffman. Following the death of his father, the family moved to Ann Arbor where he graduated from St. Thomas Catholic High School. Dale worked as a deputy and later a …

Ford Motor Co. said Monday that it’s pausing construction of a $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Marshall until it is confident it can run the factory competitively. The move comes as the company is in the midst of national contract talks with the United Auto Workers union, which wants to represent workers at battery factories and win them top wages. …

A Constantine Township man died as a result of a house fire last week. The victim was identified as 66-year-old Delbert McCallie. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies and fire crews were dispatched shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday to the 13000 block of Riverside Drive, in response to a structure fire. Upon arrival, deputies …

Rouch Equipment would like to invite everyone to their Annual Fall open house this Saturday, September 30, from 11 AM until 5 PM.  Rouch Equipment is located at 56653 Abbey Road, west of Three Rivers. There will be something for every member of the family including a display of small engine equipment, a Blacksmith demonstration, multiple crafters and vendors. There …

Delbert K. McCallie, age 66, of Constantine, died on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at his home. He was born May 14, 1957 in Three Rivers, a son of Delbert Bill and Ola Marie (Neal) McCallie. Delbert attended school in Arkansas and later graduated from Marcellus High School in 1975. He retired from Ox Paper (Simplex Paper) in Constantine in 2021 …

Richard “Rick” Lee Fireline, age 71, of White Pigeon, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers.  Rick was born on August 29, 1952 in Elkhart, a son of Mary Fireline and Eugene Browning.  Rick worked for Forest River RV for over 20 years. Rick is survived by his son Travis Fireline (Farrah …

Bonnie L. Fry, age 76, of Constantine, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at her home. She was born in Stroudsburg, PA on February 17, 1947, a daughter James and Doris (Slack) Weiss. Bonnie graduated from Shipshewana High School in 1966. On September 21, 1967 she married Joseph Fry in LaGrange. Bonnie was an avid gardener, enjoying her flowers and …

Charlene M. Durbin, age 78, of Mottville, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at her home.  She was born July 27, 1945 in Battle Creek, a daughter of Paul and Addie (Babcok) Stevens.  Charlene graduated from Pennfield High School in 1963. Following this she attended Beauty School. Charlene held a variety of jobs, working at Pioneer in Constantine, Manfilters, in …