The Cass County Sheriff’s Department has apprehended a man who is a suspect in the armed robbery last week of the Hilltop Gas Station Union. Acting on a tip, Edward Wing was taken into custody from a location in Calvin Township. Wing was the subject of a manhunt Monday after he fled from police into a cornfield south of Vandalia.

Larry Owren Hackenberg, 69, of Three Rivers, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2012 at Borgess Medical Center following a prolonged illness. He was born September 18, 1942, in Schoolcraft, Michigan, the only child to Owren and Doris (Granger) Hackenberg. Larry, a 1960 graduate of Three Rivers High School, proudly served his country in the Army and was Honorably Discharged …

Nancy Ann Jones, age 63, of Constantine, passed away Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 at Three Rivers Health. She was born in Three Rivers, on August 18, 1949, a daughter of Everett and Mary Jane (Galleher) Black. Nancy attended school in White Pigeon. On June 6, 1975 she married Preston Jones in Niles. He preceded her in death June 21, 2010. Nancy worked …

Irene I. Hopkins, age 91, of Sturgis, passed away early Saturday evening, Sept. 22, 2012, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born Oct. 19, 1920, in Portland, Ind., a daughter of the late Charles E. and Rachel (McBride) Jellison. Irene resided her entire life in the Sturgis area, including 39 years at Klinger Lake, and was a graduate …

Dennis James Stears, age 59, of Constantine, passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, at his home. He was born in Three Rivers, on Dec. 29, 1952, a son of James R. and Patricia Joyce (Greer) Stears. Dennis graduated from Constantine High School in 1971. On Jan. 17, 1987, Dennis married Susan Evans in Elkhart. He worked in the options department …

Irene Hopkins, age 91, of Sturgis, Michigan passed away early Saturday evening September 22, 2012 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born October 19, 1920 in Portland, Indiana a daughter of the late Charles E. and Rachel (McBride) Jellison. Irene resided her entire life in the Sturgis area including 39 years at Klinger Lake and was a graduate of …

The 162nd St. Joseph County Grange Fair is in the books, and organizers of the event said weather – as it usually is – was a key factor in attendance. Though a final figure for the seven-day event won’t be available until sometime today, a sunny Saturday afternoon coupled with more than 5,000 people attending the event-ending Alan Jackson concert …

George Martin Ungar, age 81, of Lakeland, Fla., and formerly of Sturgis, passed unexpectedly Sept. 11, 2012. He was born April 21, 1931, to Anton and Rose Ungar in Lincoln Park. He is survived by his ex-wife, Gertrude Ungar; father to Neal Ungar (Cindy), Marie Swihart (Timothy), Dorene Trusk (Joseph), and Jean Ungar; and brother to Frank Ungar and Bill …

Donna B. Davis, age 88, of Perrysburg, Ohio, and a former Sturgis resident, passed away Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, at the Heartland of Perrysburg. She was born Aug. 6, 1924, in Howe, Ind., a daughter to the late Milton and Sylvia (Itt) Heltzel. Donna graduated from Springfield Township High School in Mongo, Ind., and then attended business school. On June …

Merna Mae Alleshouse, age 91, of Colon, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, at Fairview Nursing & Rehabilitation Community in Centreville. Merna was born April 14, 1921, in Colon, a daughter of the late Cecil and Minnie (Broker) Hart. Merna had lived in Colon and Battle Creek, graduating from Colon High School with the class of 1940. On May 23, …