Velma L. Pierce, age 86, formerly of Three Rivers, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014 in Olathe, Kansas. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on July 22, 1928 the daughter of the late Glenn and Emma (Hemminger) Crawford. She was married to Robert Pierce on Aug. 12, 1946 in Kalamazoo. They made their home near Fisher Lake where Velma was a …

David E. Friesner, 77, of White Pigeon, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, at Elkhart General Hospital, following a short illness. He was born Jan. 21, 1937, in White Pigeon, a son of James and Margaret (Garber) Friesner. He lived in the White Pigeon and Stone Lake areas all his life. He was a graduate of White Pigeon High School, where …

Hazel I. Currier, 95, of Wakarusa, Ind., and formerly of Goshen, Ind., and White Pigeon, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014. Private interment will be held at White Pigeon Township Cemetery. Donations may be directed to Hospice or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.

Maxine Lucille Calvert, age 97, of Three Rivers, formerly of South Bend, IN., passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at the Bowman House surrounded by her family. She was born in Goshen, IN., the daughter of the late Louis and Ethel (Rockwell) Alshouse. Mrs. Calvert spent most of her life in the South Bend area moving to Three Rivers …

William Lee Jacobs, age 70, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers on December 19, 1943, a son of Raymond and Dorothy (Gest) Jacobs. William attended Centreville High School. He served in the US. Navy as a photographer during the Vietnam War. He married Linda Foust in 1968; together they …

Marian L. Hassenger, age 92, of Constantine, passed away Thursday, November 27th, at her home. Marian was born in Constantine on March 19, 1922, a daughter of Raymond and Mildred (Miller) Luegge. Marian graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1938 and from Western Michigan College of Education in 1946 where she received a Bachelors degree in Rural Life and Education. …

The St. Joseph County 4- H Youth Council recently recognized and honored local members, volunteers, leaders and donors at a recognition banquet. The MSU Extension of St. Joseph County annually pays tribute to those who support the program with their talents, time and money. In addition, young people are awarded for their efforts in a variety of project areas. Several …

Glen Oaks Community College officials have discussed a long-range concept of on-campus dormitories. During a meeting of the Board of Trustees earlier this month, Glen Oaks president David Devier said the college has been looking into the possibility of adding dormitories and that a developer has shown interest in financing those dormitories. Devier was quick to note the concept is …

The city of Sturgis will stage a public hearing next month regarding the removal of a portion of Magnolia Street. The hearing, which takes place Dec. 17, will center on Magnolia Street from the Prairie Avenue right of way to the west property boundary of Carls Park. Sturgis voters earlier this month approved the transfer of Carls Park to Burr …

Donna Lillian Messner, age 82, of Centreville, passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov. 9, 2014, at her home. She was born Nov. 14, 1931, in LaGrange County, Ind., a daughter of the late John M. and Lucille G. (McElhenie) Sigrist. Donna’s early life was lived in South Bend and Fort Wayne, Ind., until at age 11 the family moved to Sturgis. …