Rodney Dean Roach, age 62, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Battle Creek on July 6, 1962 the son of Dennis and Donna (Marble) Roach.  Rod’s passion was restoring old cars back to their glory days, whether it was a Monte Carlo, Ranchero, …

Robbly Trine, age 71, of Burr Oak, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 15, 2025, at Majestic Care of Battle Creek. He was born February 20, 1953, in Sturgis, son of the late James Phineas and Barbara Ann (Halferty) Trine. Rob resided in Sturgis for many years and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1972. …

A Sturgis man was arrested earlier this week following a stabbing incident. According to Sturgis Department of Public Safety, officers were called Monday evening to the 200 block of South Clay Street in response to a man who had been stabbed. Officers learned the victim was being transported to Sturgis Hospital by personal vehicle. The victim was treated and released. …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a hit-and-run incident occurring earlier this week in Calhoun County’s Athens Township. Troopers responded shortly before 8 p.m. Monday to an area of M-66 near Q Drive South. According to a department media release, troopers recovered parts from a vehicle whose driver fled the scene. Surveillance footage shows the suspect vehicle as being a …

An operations-and-supply manager with a Three Rivers-area business was recently named chairman of a state agricultural commission. Mike Phillips, an employee at Walther Farms in Park Township, will serve as chair of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission for the year. In addition, Ryan Pelletier, an agronomist and manager for Walther Farms, was chosen to serve as vice-chair of the commission …

Michael G. Voss, age 74, of Colon, passed away at his home on the lake, surrounded by his family on Friday, January 10, 2025. Michael was born on November 18, 1950, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, a son to the late George and Armeline (LaFreniere) Voss. Michael was a graduate of Brother Rice High School in Chicago as a member of …

Duane Herman Butcher, age 79, of Jones, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born June 25, 1945 in Sturgis, the son of Silas H. and Jean (Bower) Butcher. Duane owned and operated Triple D Concrete for 25 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling. He loved being at his cabin up North. Remaining to …

Mark Edward Manning, age 64, of Sturgis, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 24, 1960, in Lincoln Park, Michigan, to Donald Ray Manning and Edwina Mary Pierzhala. Mark married Kim Murphy on October 8, 1988, in Riverview, Michigan, and they shared 36 years of love and companionship. Mark spent about 40 …

Frederick Allen Boodt, age 82, of Constantine, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital following a brief illness.  He was born in Parchment, MI on October 23, 1942 the son of Cornelius and Carrie (Wells) Boodt.  Frederick loved being outdoors, making many hunting trips up north and was often found roaming the woods mushroom hunting.  He …

Michael Lee Kurzawski, age 70, of Ceresco, Michigan, passed away on January 4, 2025 at home. He was born on December 1, 1954, the son of Roman Kurzawski and Margaret E. (Thatch) Kurzawski. Mike was born in Harvey, IL and moved to Colon, MI where he graduated from Colon High School with the Class of 1973. He attended University of …