A Mendon man was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Centreville-Constantine Road early Friday morning. The St. Joseph County sheriff’s department said the incident happened near Burgener Road in Florence Township. John Boyle, 36, of Mendon, was traveling southwest in Florence Township when the vehicle crossed the center line, left the roadway and struck two trees head-on. The vehicle flipped …

A Three Rivers man was pronounced dead at the scene of an accident in Porter Township Saturday afternoon. The Cass County sheriff’s department said the incident happened near the intersection of U.S. 12 and Baldwin Prairie, just east of Union. Authorities said a 16-year-old driver was pulling out of a driveway onto U.S. 12, causing the crash. Tyler Hershberger, 25, …

Nancy Schultz, age 82, went to be not only with the Lord, but to join Hank peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Hank preceded her in death just a short time ago on Feb. 19, 2019. Nancy was born Oct. 4, 1936, in Chicago, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Campagna. She also was preceded in death by …

Margaret Elaine Willis, 68, of Elkhart, died Monday, July 22, 2019, in Mason Township, in an automobile accident. She was born Sept. 25, 1950, in Sturgis, a daughter of Elmer L. and Margaret L. (Beach) Willis. She was an Elkhart resident the past 20 years, coming from Bristol, Ind. Her early life was lived in White Pigeon. She worked as …

Linda G. Carver, a radiant, positive force in so many lives passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, July 20th, 2019 at the age of 65. Linda was born in Lakeview, Ohio on September 23, 1953 to Tony and Laverne Sorchy. Her family later moved to Sturgis, where she met the love of her life and husband …

Edward Dean Miller, age 69, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at The Laurels of Bedford in Battle Creek. He was born Oct. 14, 1949, in Sturgis, a son of the late Paul J. and Donna (Rickett) Miller. Ed resided his entire life in Sturgis, with the exception of the 33 years he lived in California. He was …

Kenneth N. Wegner, age 86, 209 Jean St., Sturgis, passed away early Monday morning, July 22, 2019, at Fairview Living Center in Centreville. He was born Oct. 18, 1932, in Sturgis, a son of the late Robert O. and Rose Mae (Thompson) Wegner. Ken was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of …

Max Ray Spealman, age 82, of Scotts, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Kairo’s Dwelling Hospice Home in Kalamazoo. He was born in Fulton, MI on May 9, 1937 the son of Gerald J. and Fay (Waits) Spealman, and has been a lifetime resident of the area. He graduated from Vicksburg High School and served in the Army National Guard. …

Denise Lou McNeal, age 63 of Gobles, born on January 8, 1956, a daughter of William and Lena Ackley, passed away July 17, 2019 at her home after a long battle with cancer.  She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Kiyana McNeal, younger brother Scott Ackley, and parents William and Lena Ackley. She leaves behind her husband Randy McNeal, children …

Richard “Dick” Cripe, age 87 of Centreville, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 22, 2019. Dick was born in Youngstown, OH on April 12, 1932, the son of Glen “Dutch” and Bess (Beaty) Cripe. He graduated from Morgan Park High School in Chicago in 1950 and received his Masters in Counseling and Industrial Arts …