Perry Mark Strayer, age 59, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his family. Perry was born Jan. 26, 1959, in Alma, to Henry and Betsy (Bordine) Strayer. Perry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and a grandson, Jayden. He leaves to …

Robert Earl Drew, age 87, died on Saturday, February 3, 2018. In accordance with family wishes cremation will be conducted and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Church of the Holy Comforter, 222 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth, IL 60043. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

A Three Rivers man died as the result of a 3-car crash Thursday afternoon on M-60 near Roberts Road, just west of Three Rivers. The victim was identified as 57-year-old Randy Jansen. Four other people were injured. . . Their names have not been released. County sheriff’s deputies are continuing their investigation.

The city of Three Rivers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whomever is responsible for damage to headstones at Riverside Cemetery late last year. Three Rivers Police on Thursday issued a media release, which stated the reward amount is $1,000. The damage occurred between 3 p.m. Dec. 19 and noon Dec. 20. Vandals …

Members of the Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education have selected the Michigan Association of School Boards to help with conducting their search for a new superintendent. District residents are encouraged to participate in the process by attending an open forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the district’s administrative office. The event will be led by MASB consultant Rod …

Terry LaMar Notestine, age 61, of Bronson, passed away Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. He was born Aug.16, 1956, in Sturgis, a son of the late Roy and Vera (Huss) Notestine. Terry resided most of his life in the Sturgis and Bronson area. On July 27, 2001, he married Tina Rogers in Sturgis. She died April 14, 2015. Terry was a …

The House Education Reform Committee this week unanimously approved state Rep. Aaron Miller’s legislation to eliminate a professional teaching certification mandate, giving instructors more choice and time to work on classroom quality. Miller said new teachers need to teach, not go back into the classroom for more studying and more testing after recently finishing college to get new certifications. Currently, …

Janet Louise (Acker) Thrams, age 71, of Burr Oak, passed away early Wednesday morning, Feb. 7, 2018, at Sturgis Hospital. She was born June 19, 1946, in Kendallville, Ind., a daughter of the late Orville and Margaret (Rice) Acker. Janet resided most of her life in the Burr Oak area. Her early life was lived in the Mongo, Ind., area, …

Joseph J. Sullivan, age 59, of Bronson, passed away Wednesday morning, Feb. 7, 2018, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born Jan. 10, 1959, in Jackson, a son of the late James A. “Sully” and Josephine A. (LaFountain) Sullivan. Joe resided in Bronson for the past 13 years, coming from Sturgis. Most of Joe’s working life was involved …

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