Two Indiana residents died in a semi-versus-car crash last week in Constantine Township. Michigan State Police troopers were dispatched at 5:40 p.m. Friday to the intersection of U.S. 131 and North River Drive in response to a crash with injuries. Witnesses told investigators that a passenger car driven by a 22-year-old man from Elkhart was heading east on North River …

A Memorial Day tribute to fallen U.S. soldiers remains on exhibit in Centreville. More than 200 American flags – meticulously placed two yards from one another – were displayed beginning Thursday on the north lawn outside Centreville Public Schools’ junior high wing. The patriotic project was spearheaded by junior high art teacher Kristin Stamp and high school social studies instructor …

Listening to some of the conversations coming out of Washington, D.C., makes me want to share ten more ways of speaking like a confident communicator, rather than like someone with a second grade education. Please give these some serious thought: Instead of “Wait a minute,” say “Just a moment please.” Instead of “Move aside,” say “ May I get through?” …

Thomas “Tom” J. Routsong, age 56, of Burr Oak, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Three Rivers Health. He was born April 26, 1969 in St. Clair, MI a son to Russell and Arpa (Hebel) Routsong. Tom grew up in Madison Heights, MI and moved to Peach Tree City, GA where he graduated High School and has been a …

Robert Emory Leis, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday evening, May 21, 2025, at his home. He was born on April 9, 1954 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, son of the late Edwin Martin and Katherine (Greenleaves) Leis. Bob resided in Sturgis since 1976 coming from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. On June 17, 1983, he married Pamela Kay Deter in Sturgis. Bob retired …

Ricky Lynn Adams, age 65, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at his home. He was born Oct. 13, 1959 in Tiffin, OH a son to the late William F. and Carol J. (Heckerd) Adams. Ricky has lived in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. He was employed by Coachman, worked as a bartender at a Moose Lodge and an …

Beverly Lea Whitcomb, age 87, of Sturgis, Michigan, passed away Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born June 29, 1937 in Sturgis, daughter of the late Kenneth and Winifred (Parker) Pierson. Mrs. Whitcomb resided nearly her entire life in the Sturgis area. On August 3, 1957 she married Harvey Max Whitcomb at Trinity …

Dianne May Hagenbuch, age 78, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 26, 1947 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Irwin P. and Bertha M. (Munn) Forward, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1965. On November 14, 1964, Dianne married …

Carolyn Ann Stokoe, age 83, died in Portage on May 14, 2025. Her family will receive friends Friday, June 6, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church Three Rivers/Centreville, 320 N. Main St., Three Rivers, with …

Robert Dale Stowell, age 74, affectionately known as Bob, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025 surrounded by family and love. Born on Mother’s Day, May 13, 1951, in Flint, Bob lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep devotion, and a heartfelt commitment to those he loved. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manley and Doris …