Judith May Norton, age 74, of Three Rivers, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, and friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Judi leaves behind her loving husband of 50 years. She had many friends and was always welcoming to new friends. She loved her grandchildren with all her heart …
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Patty Slaughter, 63
Patricia “Patty” Elaine Slaughter, age 63, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at her home unexpectedly. She was born March 21, 1961 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Lawrence and Marion (Snow) Slaughter, and graduated from Constantine High School with the Class of 1979. Patty enjoyed cooking and baking, skills she initially honed at Meek’s Mill Café …
Read More »Pat Sullivan, 87
The family of Patricia “Pat” Sullivan would like to share the news of her passing. Surrounded by her family, Pat peacefully passed away at Birch Meadows Senior Care on Monday, July 22, 2024 at the age of 87. Pat was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, sister-in-law and aunt. Pat had a very full and well-lived life. Her …
Read More »Happy Culp, 96
Lola Mae “Happy” Culp, age 96, of Mendon, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Edgewood Health and Rehab in Three Rivers. She was born on December 7, 1927 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of St. Clair and Kathryn (Eagan) Carpenter. Happy attended and graduated from Colon High School. On February 26, 1945 she married Keith Culp at St. …
Read More »Jacklyn Connelly, 88
Jacklyn Lea Connelly, age 88, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation. She was born December 4, 1935, in South Bend, the daughter of Paul and Erma (Hoffman) Haringer, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1953. On June 28, 1958 Jacklyn married John A. Connelly. Together they enjoyed …
Read More »Annette Merritt, 60
Annette Louise Merritt, age 60, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 14, 1964 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Merle and Marian (Roberts) Carter, and graduated from White Pigeon High School. Annette was a good mom who loved spending time with her family …
Read More »Connie Haywood, 71
Connie Lee Haywood, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, July 27, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born July 10, 1953, in Coldwater, daughter of the late Russell and Betty (Ames) Solberg. Connie resided in Sturgis for the past 14 years. Her early life was spent in Coldwater and Traverse City. She was currently serving …
Read More »Out and About – Week of July 29th
We all take a chance of swallowing a little poison everyday. Some of us take this chance three times a day, but most of us do so twice-a-day. If you don’t want to take a chance on swallowing a little poison, all you need to do is stop brushing your teeth with toothpaste. Here are some of the warnings printed …
Read More »Ron Summers, 69
Ronald Lee Summers, age 69, of Three Rivers, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 25, 2024 following a brief illness. He was born on April 19, 1955 in South Bend, the son of Harvey and Mildred (Nichols) Summers. On February 14, 2020 he married Margie Avery in Three Rivers. Ron was a simple man who enjoyed the simple …
Read More »The History & Mystery of Three Rivers
In 1837 Michigan became the 26th State in the Union. Votes in Three Rivers were close as Republicans and Democrats were evenly divided. In 1871 the Village of Three Rivers includes Lockport, Canada and Brooklyn. In 1905 Three Rivers changed to a city of four wards. President Lincoln issued a call for Michigan to furnish regiments: 30 infantry, 11 cavalry, …
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