A Detroit-area man died in a single-vehicle accident last week in Cass County’s Mason Township. Sheriff’s deputies were called at 10:30 p.m. Friday to Kessington Road, where 32-year-old Gary May, of New Haven, was driving northbound and lost control of the Jeep Cherokee he was driving, according to authorities. The vehicle left the roadway and overturned several times. May, who …

Diann Lois Davenport, age 73, of Centreville passed away on March 31, 2018 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Sebring, FL. She was born on April 29, 1944 in Three Rivers to Harry and Lois Mitts and was a 1962 graduate of Three Rivers High School. She was united in marriage to Larry L. Davenport, Sr. on October 26, …

James Donald Korkinsky, age 85, of Kalamazoo, died Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Borgess Medical Center Emergency Room. He was born in Battle Creek on June 6, 1932 the son of Evan John and Arlene (Monroe) Korkinsky. Jim graduated from Lakeview High School and was a 30-year employee of Clark Equipment. Following his retirement, he worked briefly at Meijer, …

George L. Tyler, age 59, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 15, 2018, at his home. He was born Nov. 10, 1958, in Kalamazoo. On Dec. 27, 1987, he married Grace Irene Salton in Parchment. She preceded him in death Oct. 24, 2012. George moved to Burr Oak in 1987 and to Sturgis in 1997. He was employed as …

Betty Lou Thompson (Clark) Garn, age 97, was born December 27, 1920 in Buchanan, Michigan, and died on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in San Diego, California. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Thompson and Pleasant Smith Burge, Stepfather, Kenneth R. Burge, husbands, Richard H. Strong, James L. Clark, Jr., and Edward A. Garn, sisters, Barbara Ann Thompson …

Mary C. (Katie) Miller of Three Rivers passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Hubert, her daughter, Shirley, her parents and all of her siblings. She is survived by her sons Robert D. (Pam), Roger W. (Barb) David L. (Denise); numerous grand-children, great and great-great grandchildren. Mary was committed to serving …

I’ve always thought it would be nice to learn sign language. This would come in handy, especially when attending a social function with your significant other and wanting to share a thought or two without speaking out loud. Of course, this would only work if you both could communicate using sign. I mention this because I recently gave a presentation …

The field of candidates for Three Rivers Community Schools superintendent has been narrowed to two finalists. District officials announced last week that the two candidates interviewed Thursday will return for another round of questions later in the month. They are Jonathon Whan and Ron Moag. Moag is chief financial officer and human resources officer for Suttons Bay Public Schools, while …

Sturgis Hospital has announced a number of impending changes following a series of measures adopted by its board members. According to hospital officials, the following moves are being implemented to help strengthen its financial position and prepare for the future: ■ Sturgis Hospital Board of Directors has told hospital administration to seek and evaluate potential partners whose assets can enhance and …

A gun safe that included a number of firearms was stolen last week from a residence in Calhoun County’s Burlington Township. Michigan State Police troopers said the incident occurred at 4:20 p.m. Thursday on P Drive South. The suspect stole a Sentinel gun safe containing multiple firearms, ammunition and other personal items. Archery equipment and tools were also stolen. A …