Walter M. Tokarski, age 94, of Three Rivers,  died Friday, March 6, 2015 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born in Wilson, MI on June 10, 1920 the son of John and Barbara (Pierhal) Tokarski. The family moved to Three Rivers in 1926, and Walter attended Three Rivers schools. He served in the U.S. Army with the 96th …

Melvin Alger Taylor, age 85, of Three Rivers, passed away on March 5, 2015 at Riverview Manor. He is survived by one son, Gregory M. Taylor and one daughter Melodee A. Taylor. Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Amy Louise Kennedy, age 46, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at her family’s home who has cared for her after a courageous battle with cancer. Amy was born on September 6, 1968 in Three Rivers, MI the daughter of Jack Jr. and Patricia (Meyer) Kennedy. Amy attended Immaculate Conception Elementary School and graduated with Honors from Three Rivers …

D. Patricia Rice died peacefully on March 4, 2015 in Lakeland, Florida at the age of 83. Patricia was born on February 21, 1932 in Kirkwood, IL to Roy and Carol VanRiper. She graduated from DePauw University with a degree in Home Economics. She moved to Michigan in 1955 to take a position as Home Economist with the Michigan State …

A decision on who will be appointed to serve an 18-month term as county clerk and register of deeds could be made next week. St. Joseph County Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman said the four-person team that interviewed finalists Tabitha Wedge and Lindsay Oswald this week will reconvene Tuesday morning and discuss their thoughts in detail. Stutesman, who is obligated …

The Animal Rescue Fund of St. Joseph County will stage an annual fundraiser this weekend. Pizza For Paws, featuring an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet, takes place 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Country Table restaurant in White Pigeon. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 12 years and younger. In addition to the pizza buffet, the cost includes …

The eighth annual meeting of the Friends of the St. Joe River Watershed Council will take place later this month in Sturgis. The gathering, which includes a keynote speaker, presentation of the Watershed Stewardship Award, dinner, a cash bar and a silent auction, will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. March 20 at the Sturgis-Young Auditorium. Silent auction items …

Marjorie May Pierce, age 74, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Borgess Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born June 6, 1940, in Three Rivers, a daughter of the late James H. and Freda M. (Friend) Wagner. Margie was a lifetime resident of Three Rivers. She attended Three Rivers Schools and on July 6, …

Mr. Earl Henry Buckman Jr., age 67, of Three Rivers, MI., passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015 at the Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, MI., following a brief illness. He was born in Detroit, MI., on January 7, 1948 the son of Earl Sr. and Isabelle (Flint) Buckman. On Oct. 23, 1999 Earl was united in marriage to Mrs. Bobbi …

George L. Cole, age 88, of Three Rivers passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015 at Three Rivers Hospital. was born in Fabius Township to Delbert L and Ethel O (Stephenson) Cole on May 11, 1926. He attended Coon Hollow Grade School and graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1943. After serving in the Army Air Corps in WW …