Obituaries

Apr 7, 2011

Roger passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, April 7, 2011 at White Oaks Assisted Living Center (Hawthorn Hall) in Lawton with his family at his side. Roger was born April 18, 1927 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Lowell and Gladys (Loomis) Conolly. Roger was a Paw Paw High School graduate with the class of 1945 and after graduation...

Apr 4, 2011

Nancy passed away Monday, April 4, 2011 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born February 24, 1944 in Kalamazoo the daughter of the late Raymond and Virginia (Talanda) Egan. She was employed at Borgess Hospital in the Billing Department until her retirement in March of 2006. Nancy loved collecting quilts, Fenton art glass and enjoyed working in her...

Mar 27, 2011

Bob was born on August 6, 1923, the son of Robert and Eleanor (Leach) Byrne in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He grew up in Flint, Michigan, where he graduated from Flint Junior College in 1942. On September 15, 1942, he married his high school sweetheart, Mary Alice Currie, who preceded him in death on January 9, 2005. They are survived...

Mar 26, 2011

Janet passed away Saturday morning, March 26, 2011 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born January 1, 1951 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan the daughter of the late Howard and Thelma (Throop) Clough. Janet loved going to church and was a member of the Paw Paw United Methodist Church and was a lay person in the church. She...

Mar 25, 2011

Mary passed away Friday afternoon, March 25, 2011 at her home. She was born April 10, 1930 in Dowagiac, MI the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Karasek) Lutz. Mary lived on a farm and loved gardening, cooking and raising her boer goats. Surviving are a son: Michael (Tamera) Burch of Lawrence; grandson, Nicholas (FiancAC.e, Staci) Burch of...

Mar 25, 2011

Ellen passed away Friday morning, March 25, 2011 in Bronson Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw. She was born September 28, 1928 in Paw Paw, MI the daughter of Lloyd and Minerva (Coker) Wilson. Ellen loved raising her children, cooking, going to garage sales and doll collecting. On Dec. 13, 1947 in Liberty, IN, Ellen was united in marriage to...

Mar 24, 2011

Merle B. Hamre passed away in his sleep in his home at Ackley Lake, Paw Paw, MI, on March 24, 2011 at the age of 91. Merle is survived by his loving wife Donna (Kennedy); two sons, Paul (Karen) Hamre, and Andrew (Lisa) Hamre; two daughters, Anita (Joel) Vanderhill and Eloise (Horst) Hildebrandt; 12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Merle...

Mar 21, 2011

Eugene Alfred Koziol 77 of Las Vegas, NV passed away on March 21, 2011. Eugene was born in Chicago, IL on June 13, 1933. He was raised in Chicago, IL and Paw Paw, MI, later moving to Studio, California where he was self employed, living for a number of years enjoying the warmer weather. He retired in Las Vegas,...

Mar 19, 2011

Vivian a resident of Miller Court and Three Mile Lake passed away Saturday morning, March 19, 2010 at the home of her dear friends, Joe and Beverly Earls in Lawrence. Vivian was born August 17, 1914 in Chicago, IL the daughter of late John and Stella (Lexis) Fliris. Vivian enjoyed playing cards, reading and crossword puzzles. On September 26,...

Mar 17, 2011

Penny passed away Thursday morning, March 17, 2011 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born June 30, 1948 in Saint Clair, MI the daughter of the late Ernest and Ethel (Shaina) Pullen. She was a member of the Paw Paw-Lawton Eagles Aeries #4310, enjoyed Cards, visiting casinos and loved being with her grandchildren. On April 19, 1968...

Mar 15, 2011

Robert passed away at home early Tuesday morning, March 15, 2011. He was born August 9, 1956 in Fort Leavenworth, KS, the son of Ralph and Roberta Shatto. Robert spent most of his life in construction. He loved working on cars. He also enjoyed fishing and wildlife, and loved to watch various types of boxing. In 1984, Robert married...

Mar 14, 2011

Betsy passed away Monday afternoon, March 14, 2011 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, Kalamazoo. She was born August 2, 1930 in Defiance Ohio the daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred (Smith) Watson. Betsy was a graduate of Defiance High School and was employed as a legal secretary in the financial trust industry. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, canning, cooking,...

Mar 11, 2011

Jim passed away suddenly Friday evening, March 11, 2011 at his home. He was born January 3, 1935 in Detroit, MI the son of the late John and Flora (Janke) Dearth. Jim served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1962 on the Nautilus Submarine. He then worked for Consumers Power Company (Nuclear Power Division) at Charlevoix from...

Mar 5, 2011

Patricia A. Greene died on March 5, 2011 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. She was born March 14, 1947 in Pemberton, West Virginia. On September 17, 1966 she was united in marriage to Billy J. Greene who survives. She is also survived by her mother, Ellen Rhodes; sisters, Claudia Marie (Larry) Elliott and Linda Kay (John) Behnke;...

Mar 3, 2011

Jinny passed away Thursday evening, March 3, 2011 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born February 25, 1932 in Moulton, AL the daughter of Frank and Dolly (Heflin) Haynes. She was employed at the Parchment Paper Mill and Midwest Aluminum until her retirement. She enjoyed crafts, games, cooking bowling and reading. On December 10, 1961 in Kalamazoo, Jinny...

Apr 9, 2006

CARDENAS, Betsylee R.

36th Avenue

Paw Paw

Formerly of Richland, MI

Passed away Sunday evening, April 9, 2006 at her home. Betsylee, a devoted Christian, was born April 4, 1953 in Delton, MI the daughter of Ora M. and Phyllis (Adams) Ryan, Jr. On July 14, 1979 in Comstock, Betsylee was...

A celebration of Donald's life will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Decatur Bible Church, 80797 M-51 Highway, Decatur, MI 49045, beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Steven Pace officiating. A luncheon will follow at the church. Donald will be laid to rest at Hamilton Cemetery.

It is a sad day, we had to say goodbye to Terri Lee Farrow, age 71, of Florida. She lived a happy life, traveling a lot, living in many states throughout her life. Terri was born in 1951, in Kalamazoo, daughter to Jerry and Mildred Farrow.

Terri was a graduate of Galesburg Augusta High School. She enjoyed...