Clare A. Mock, age 86, of Burr Oak, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at his home, after a year of failing health. Clare was born Nov. 20, 1930, on the family farm, a son of the late J. Homer and Clara F. (Leverence) Mock. He had lived all his life in rural Burr Oak, graduating from Burr Oak High …

Despite some reservations, the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners last week agreed to renew an antenna-lease contract with the city of Sturgis. The pact will cost the county $7,350 in all over the life of the seven-year deal for maintenance plus an additional $1 annually for the space. Central Dispatch Director Dennis Brandenburg said the antenna supports radio-communication for …

Three Rivers City Commission members will welcome a new commissioner aboard the seven-person panel next week. Norm Stutesman was chosen Tuesday to replace Diane Clay as representative of the city’s Third District. Clay had to vacate the seat due to her move to another area of the community. Stutesman, 72, was chosen even though no applications for the position were …

A possible millage sought later this year by the county’s E-911 Central Dispatch agency is off the table. Central Dispatch Director Dennis Brandenburg broached the subject during the commission’s Jan. 11 executive committee meeting. The proposed millage, which would have appeared before voters in May, would have sought up to four-tenths of a mill. It would have generated up to …

Three Rivers Health is pleased to announce our Employees of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2016. The honorees are Charlie Shane, Chantelle Jepson, Sam Weddington, Jennifer Huyck, and Michelle Stewart. On Wednesday, January 18, 2017, the Pure TRH Team (Employee Engagement Team) hosted the Employee of the Quarter Celebration in the TRH Cafe. Over 115 employees gathered to …

KALAMAZOO – The Kalamazoo Wings (19-18-1-3), winners of eight of their last ten games, are on a roll these days. Securing three wins this past weekend and earning six points, the K-Wings find themselves above .500 for the first time in a long while and tied with the Quad City Mallards for the final playoff spot in the Central Division. …

Dennis Charles Tipton, age 73, of Marcellus, passed away early Saturday, January 21, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 8th, 1943 in South Haven, MI., the son of the late Charles and Esther (Jillson) Tipton. On July 23, 1966 Dennis was united in marriage to Mrs. Rita (Bennett) Tipton. He was employed …

Richard W. Munson, age 88, of Constantine, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at his home. He was born in White Pigeon on April 25, 1928, a son of Paul and Dorothy (Lawson) Munson. Richard attended Constantine Schools. On September 26, 1948, he married Lois M. Leister at the Messiah Lutheran Church parsonage in Constantine. Richard retired from the White …

Joyce C. Lundstrom, age 88, of Colon, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2016, unexpectedly at her home. Joyce was born Jan. 11, 1929, in Nottawa Township, a daughter of the late Clare C. and Cora M. (Carper) Bonham. On April 2, 1948, she married Robert Lundstrom in Colon. He preceded her in death June 21, 2015. She had lived most …

Ila Mae Griffin, 87, of Mottville, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers, following a brief illness. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon, where services will be at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Mottville Township …