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Norma June Swanwick, age 83, of Centreville, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Sparrow House surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 26, 1942 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Clifford and Louise R. (Tobler) Wellington. Norma graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1960. She then went on to attend Eastern Michigan …

Sandra Lee Walton, age 85, of Schoolcraft, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at her home. She was born October 14, 1940 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Charles and Catherine (Stienma) Haynes. Sandra worked at Hydra-Matic and later American Axle & Manufacturing. She and Gerald “Jerry” Walton were married for 57 years prior to his passing in 2014. The couple …

Dorothy Jane Holmes, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the age of 89 in White Pigeon. Born on September 29, 1936 in Little Rock, Arkansas, Dorothy was a woman whose life was a testament to her selfless nature and unwavering love for the Lord. Dorothy was a cherished matriarch whose love …

Danny Lee Kline, age 79, of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, February 5, 2026, at his home with his beloved wife by his side. Born December 1, 1946 in Sturgis, Danny was the son of the late Clinton and Faye (McPherson) Kline. He spent most of his life in Sturgis and was a proud graduate of Sturgis High School …

Marguerite Fay Crose, lovingly known as Maggie, passed away on January 15, 2026.  She was born in South Bend on May 15,1935, the daughter of Zoltan and Florence Zombik. In 1953, Maggie married Corwin “Corky” Crose, and together they raised four daughters: Kim Crose, Lynn Bledsoe, Terri Knapp (and her spouse Robert Knapp), and Tracy Nibert (and her spouse John …

The Sturgis Department of Public Safety was dispatched Wednesday evening to the corner of Hatch and Maple streets in Sturgis in response to a structure fire. Crews extinguished a fire that had engulfed a two-story house and attached garage. North Nottawa Street was closed to allow water lines to be added to support tanker trucks at the scene.

Officials from the St. Joseph County Grange Fair have announced details related to the annual garage sale and vintage market. The 2026 event is planned for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 2 at the Centreville property. Popular items available for sale typically include clothing, books, toys, furniture and vintage items. In addition, the event also features the annual St. …

A theme for Constantine’s annual Fourth of July celebration was recently chosen. Municipal officials said “Stars, Stripes and Small-Town Life” will honor the 250-year anniversary of the United States later this year. Event organizers said the day-long observance will be a patriotic celebration reflecting the heart of the community, neighbors helping neighbors, creativity and hometown pride. The village is in …

Barbara A. Fisher, age 90, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at LaGrange Hospital. She was born July 28, 1935 in Quincy, Michigan, daughter of the late Louis and Petranella (Kanieski) Supianoski. She graduated high school from St. Charles Catholic School in Coldwater in 1952. On June 6, 1953, she married John N. Fisher at St. Charles Catholic …