The Reverend Roger L. Sassaman, 81, of Goshen, Indiana and Centreville, Michigan, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, pastor, and friend, was called to his heavenly home on the Festival of Saint Michael and All Angels, Sunday, September 29, 2024 in the comfort of his family’s presence.His life began July 4, 1943 in Elkhart, Indiana, the Read More…
Helen Vienna Haley, 74, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born September 15, 1950 in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Virginia (Dixon) Fitzhugh, and graduated from Leavenworth High School.Helen moved to Three Rivers in 1988 and with her outgoing personality soon Read More…
Betty Joan “JO” Vancely (Webb), 82, of Glendale, AZ, passed away on September 26, 2024. Born on June 27, 1942, in Three Rivers, Michigan, she was known to all as Jo and touched many lives with her devotion to faith and family. Jo was an ordained minister who used her compelling voice and guitar skills Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A shake-up in the St. Joseph County Clerk’s office was made official this week.Friday was the final day in office for St. Joseph County Clerk Lindsay Oswald, who resigned from her position as clerk after just over nine years in the position.Oswald had previously declined to seek re-election, with Read More…
By Dennis Volkert Work continues on Main Street in Sturgis.Concrete driveways and sidewalk on West Main was set for completion by mid-week, city engineer Barry Cox told Sturgis Sentinel.Next, work commences on the road cross-section to remove bad soil and place a sand sub-base and aggregate material, in preparation for asphalt surfacing, Cox said.The project Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Following multiple incidents of threats against local school districts, local school leaders this week addressed how they handle those reports, as well as asked the community to think twice about how they spread information about such threats.In a joint statement issued Friday, the superintendents and acting superintendents of Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL – Farwell and Clare finished up Jack Pine Conference girls play on Tuesday in St. Louis.Farwell finished third at the match and third overall for the league.“We are first in our division,” coach Hugh Lewis said. “Anna VanBuskirk led us at the match with a 102 for sixth place, Jacey Stover Read More…
David P. Bowers, born on June 23, 1944, in Howell, Michigan, lived a life marked by his generosity, friendly demeanor, and his wonderful sense of humor that touched the lives of his family, friends, and all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. David shared a beautiful marriage with his loving wife Pamela, and Read More…
Maxine Garver Warner, age 76, of Farwell left this world on September 28, 2024 to go home to see her earthly father whom she missed dearly, and her Heavenly Father who we know welcomed her with open arms. Maxine was born the eldest daughter of the late Walter J and Beatrice Garver on June 14, Read More…
Terry Philip Cline, age 71, of Lake, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at home under the care of Heartland Hospice. Per Terry’s wishes cremation has taken place. Terry was born on October 12, 1952, in Detroit, son of Phillip and Lucy (Zienczonek) Cline. Terry was a welder by trade. He will be remembered Read More…