Katherine Ilene (Martin) Schuster, age 96, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the home of her daughter surrounded by her children. She was born January 8, 1922 in Decatur, Ind. a daughter of the late Charles N. and Orma (Roy) Martin. On Feb. 22, 1941 she married James R. Schuster in Kalamazoo. James passed away on …

Mary Ellen Williams Thrash went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2018 after a long illness. She no longer has any pain and suffering. She is rejoicing with the Lord. Mary was born on November 16, 1945 in Cass County, MI to James Williams, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Suttles Williams. She was the youngest of nine children, …

Garden City bans residents from keeping wild animals as pets. The city fined MGarden City bans residents from keeping wild animals as pets. The city fined Mark Johnston $100 for harboring the turkey and another $100 for dumping brush at his curb after he cleaned up his backyard in an effort to get the 30-pound turkey to leave. The city eventually dismissed the turkey …

Jay Dee Martin, age 78, of Three Rivers passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center.  He was born in South Bend, the son of Ruth Krepel. Jay Dee was united in marriage to Billie Mock on January 23, 1960 in White Pigeon. Jay Dee was employed as a pipefitter throughout the state but most recently was employed …

Dennis Donald Ziehm, age 73, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Mt. Clemens, MI on October 28, 1944 the son of Donald and Ann (Waitkus) Ziehm. Dennis has been a resident of Three Rivers for twenty five years coming from Shelby Township.  He was united …

Sara Sue Miles, age 71, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  Sara was born on May 6, 1947 in Three Rivers, the daughter of the late Walter and Melvina (Clute) Seager. She was also preceded in death by one brother Denny Seager. Sara leaves behind her loving and devoted husband Tom Miles; daughter, …

Alexander Charles Regan, a little angel of sixteen months, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Three Rivers Health surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Kalamazoo on March 1, 2017 the son of Tyler Regan and Britany Carpenter. Alexander was a bright, beautiful, fun loving little one who brought joy to all who loved him, …

Janet L. Shultz, age 80, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 1, 2018, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born Jan. 8, 1938, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Chapman) Holtz. Janet was a lifelong resident of Sturgis and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1956. On June 23, …

A vehicle chase midweek led to the arrest of two Indiana men. Just before 11 p.m. Wednesday, Sturgis police were notified that several Indiana police agencies were pursuing a vehicle heading toward the city. Sturgis officers joined the pursuit on South Centerville Road. The driver of the fleeing vehicle led officers into an industrial area near Wade Street and through …

An organization that focuses on the well-being of dogs and cats donated more than a dozen temperature-reading devices Thursday. Loralee Knepper, president of Animal Rescue Fund of St. Joseph County, presented 15 infrared thermo guns to St. Joseph County Animal Control Officer Greg Musser. When triggered, the devices emit an infrared light that penetrates through a car window and produces …