Lila Marie Gemmill, age 88, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, at Thurston Woods Village. She was born April 17, 1924, in Hillsdale County, a daughter of the late Floyd and Clara (Sarles) Lyon. On Aug. 30, 1941, she married Richard John Gemmill in Newport, Ky. He preceded her in death Jan. 18, 1986. Lila had been a …

Wendell Paul Searer, MD, died peacefully on Dec. 27, 2012 in his 81st year after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Loving husband of Annetta (nee Howard) for 59 years. Adored father of Kathryn (Jeffrey) McNair and Susan (Benjamin) Myers of Redlands, Calif. and Judith (Grant) Bevill of Crystal Lake, Ill. Proud Pop-Pop to Courtney, Josh, Amy, Clark, Molly, Kristina, Maxwell …

Two Centreville residents were arrested after an armed robbery incident early Thursday at the Admiral gas station in Three Rivers. According to Three Rivers Police, central dispatch received a call shortly after midnight regarding an armed robbery at the business, located on US-131. A description of the vehicle was provided and Constantine Police spotted a vehicle that matched the description …

The Sturgis Sister City Committee is seeking adult travelers to participate in the 2013 exchange trip to Wiesloch, Germany. The two cities have taken part in exchanges for the past 46 years. Dates for the 2013 trip are being finalized. Cost is kept at a minimum, with group flight rates, participants staying with host families and some costs covered by …

A three-member committee in Centreville is reviewing the prospect of buying a new police vehicle. Members of the Centreville Village Council designated Dennis Allen, Keith Shears and Jeff Johnson to look into the details and financial impact of such a purchase. Undersheriff Mark Lillywhite informed municipal leaders of a possible $6,000 grant toward the purchase of a new cruiser, which …

A kick-off and planning session for the 2013 Sturgis Relay for Life took place Wednesday at the Sturgis VFW. Fundraising efforts for the June event were to begin with the meeting. The Sturgis Relay for Life, which takes place June 7 at Sturgis High School, will include the survivors lap, the luminaire ceremony and a fight-back ceremony. More details about …

Nancy C. Fisher, age 87, of Livonia, and a former longtime resident of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, Nov. 21, 2012, at Heartland Health Care Center Dorvin in Livonia. She was born Aug. 3, 1925, in Port au Prince, Haiti, daughter of the late Oscar Ray and Margaret McFarland (Brown) Cauldwell. Nancy resided in Sturgis from 1950-2005 when she moved …

Darrell R. Burton, 57, of White Pigeon died Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, following a short illness. He was born July 2, 1955, in Three Rivers, a son of Alfred and Martha Mae (Anderson) Burton. He had been a resident of the White Pigeon area most of his life. He was a graduate of White Pigeon High School. On Jun 19, 1976, …

Sugar is still waiting. I am now called Queenie. I am a petite female Beagle. Who could resist a face like this? I really just want to cuddle right now, you see it is pretty noisy around here and I need a new home. I just love people and just want to be special to someone. You can visit me …

Two Colon Township residents were charged with methamphetamine-related offenses Tuesday following a search warrant executed by the St. Joseph County Area Narcotics unit. Sheriff Brad Balk said SCAN members went to the residence in the 33000 block of Maryann Drive and found evidence of the manufacturing of meth. A 36-year-old woman and 37-year-old man were charged with operating and maintaining …