James Leland Manthei, age 89, of Albion, Michigan passed on Jan. 2, 2025. He was born July 01, 1935, in Parma, Michigan to Paul and Thelma (Hubbel) Manthei. Jim was a quiet man that loved wood working, building furniture, collecting trains, and camping. He would do anything for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. With just Read More…
The Community Table of Albion had their last food pantry distribution of 2024 on Friday, Dec. 20. Operated by the Albion Health Care Alliance, CTA is the largest food distribution program in Eastern Calhoun County. In 2024 CTA held 35 drive-through distributions, 23 food pantries and six deliveries to senior housing. “This was the last Read More…
A very Happy New Year to all! I’m finally scheduled for my open-heart surgery on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 7:30 a.m. This means that for the rest of this month, my columns will include more items from my files of “Miscellaneous Stuff”. I appreciate your patience.More clever comments worth saving:
Nancy Ann Marek, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024 with her beloved friend and caregiver, Earl Allison, by her side.She was born November 2, 1946, in Lyons, IL, the daughter of Robert and Lorraine “LAM” Marek.Nancy grew up in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. She attended Morton West High School Read More…
Richard Eldon Irwin, 68, Bristol, Indiana, died Friday, January 3, 2025, at his home. He was born March 7, 1956, in Three Rivers, Michigan, to Eldon & Martha (VanKirk) Irwin. He married Doris Lemley in March 1980, and she died December 3, 2011. On August 27, 2022, he married Kathleen (Helenbolt) Irwin.Surviving are his wife, Read More…
Nancy Edith Bell, age 86, passed away December 23, 2024, surrounded by family, at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation after a long illness due to complications from advanced Lyme disease.She was born in Benton Harbor, Mi, the eldest daughter of Estel L. Bell and Letha M. (Floyd) Bell.She graduated from Marcellus High School in 1956. After Read More…
Charlotte Britton, age 83 of Mendon, passed away on January 3, 2025 at Lakehouse Assisted Living in Three Rivers, MI. She was born in Detroit, MI on September 16, 1941 the daughter of Donald and Alice (Boyd) Keebaugh. Charlotte attended Redford High School in Detroit and was part of the 1958 graduating class. Following graduation, Read More…
Paul Cassel Kline, dedicated husband, beloved father, and respected local leader and humanitarian of Mendon Township, died peacefully among family at 5 PM on January 1st, 2025, in Three Rivers, Michigan. He was 97 years old and is survived by his wife of 71 years, Joyce Rose (Taylor) Kline, seven children, 19 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren, most Read More…
By Dennis Volkert “Get Fit Challenge” opens Jan. 11 at Doyle Community Center in Sturgis, and continues through March 22.Time frame for registration and initial weigh-in is 8 a.m.-noon Jan. 11 at Doyle.Prizes are awarded for overall first- and second-place finishers in male and female categories. Winner in each division receives $300 and a 12-month Read More…
RECURRINGChildren’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library.Sturgis Area Model Railroaders winter hours at Sturgis Historical Museum, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. JANUARYJan. 10Jon Reep, 7:30 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts, part of the 2024-25 Performance Series. Jan. 11Registration for “Get Fit Challenge 2025,” 8 a.m.-noon, Doyle Community Center; Read More…