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 …

A Thursday court appearance scheduled for St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough was postponed. McDonough, who was cited last month for driving while intoxicated, was to appear via video conference before Judge Vincent Westra of Kalamazoo County 8th District Court. St. Joseph County 3B District Court officials said a new date was not immediately set. Thursday’s proceeding was rescheduled from …

Roy A. Merritt, age 84, of White Pigeon, died Monday, June 8, 2020, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, following a two-week illness. He was born June 29, 1935, in Constantine, a son of Frank and Cora (Sawyer) Merritt. He live in the Constantine and White Pigeon area all his life and was a graduate of Constantine High School. He …

Sturgis Bank lobbies have reopened with the utmost focus on protecting the health and safety of our customers and employees. We are following the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines and the Executive Orders for the State of Michigan. Please note, South Haven Banking Center, 365 Center Street, South Haven, will remain lobby access by appointment only. Drive thru will …

Kenneth Jack Simmons, age 75, of Grand Blanc, MI, went home to be with the lord on Sunday, June 7, 2020. He was the son of Ray M. & Helen Maude (Hartman) of Jones.  Ken was a multiple sport athlete and a 1963 graduate of Marcellus High School where he was inducted into the Wildcats sports hall of fame. Ken …

The Pokagon Gaming Authority is pleased to announce that all of its Four Winds Casinos locations in Michigan and Indiana will reopen to the public on Monday, June 15 at Noon Eastern Time. Each Four Winds Casino location has implemented changes to their amenities and services to help protect the health and safety of guests and employees, and will continue …

Virginia Lee Soule, age 60, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born in Sturgis on Dec. 19, 1959 the daughter of Richard Lee Watson and Shirley Long , and later adopted by David Chapman, Sr. She attended Auburn, Indiana Schools. She was married to Garry Fogleson on Dec. 11, 1977 …