Obituaries

Pamela Rose La Rue

Pamela Rose La Rue

Sep 12, 2022

Pamela Rose La Rue, 62, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022.

She was born July 22, 1960 in Paw Paw, the daughter of Donald La Rue and Eleanor (Gage) La Rue.

Pam enjoyed working alongside her father at the salvage yard for many years. She had an interest in antiques and enjoyed...

Ron Mariano Schincariol

Ron Mariano Schincariol

Sep 12, 2022

Raymond (Ron) Mariano Schincariol, 87, of Paw Paw, MI unexpectedly passed away on September 12, 2022 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI, surrounded by his family. Ron lived a blessed and full life. He was a loving son, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a generous man of faith and service to his community, an athlete, a loyal friend,...

James D. Manning

James D. Manning

Sep 11, 2022

James D. Manning, 76, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home in Paw Paw, September 11, 2022. Jim was born in Paw Paw on May 31, 1946. He was a 1964 graduate of Paw Paw High School and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Following his return from the Air Force, Jim married...

Marcus Hall, Jr.

Marcus Hall, Jr.

Sep 10, 2022

Marcus Hall Jr., age 64, of Lawton, passed away September 10, 2022.  He was born May 27, 1958 in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Marcus Hall Sr.and Opal (Hyde) Hall.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo (Munson) Hall, his son, Jesse (Keegan) Hall; sister, Gerogia (Steve) Miracle, two step daughters, Marie (Ron) Short and Anna...

Herschel Richard Figg

Herschel Richard Figg

Sep 10, 2022

Herschel Richard Figg, 93, of Paw Paw, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022.

He was born September 10, 1929 in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of James L. Figg and Bessie (Gasaway) Figg-Stanley.

Herschel was united in marriage to Ethel Mae (Stair) Figg on September 18, 1956 at the Full Gospel Assembly in Hartford. In...

Martha Ann (Crippen)  Willcox

Martha Ann (Crippen) Willcox

Sep 7, 2022

Martha Ann Willcox, age 79, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at her home.

She was born April 22, 1943 in Kalamazoo, daughter of the late George E. Crippen and Reba (Wagner) Karn.

On November 3, 1993 in Grant County, Indiana, she married Roger Willcox. Martha's family was closest to her heart....

Kenneth George Merriam

Kenneth George Merriam

Sep 4, 2022

Kenneth George Merriam, age 79, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his home with his loving family at his side.

Ken was a lifelong area resident, born in Kalamazoo on August 3, 1943, the son of Vernon Merriam and Leeta Mae (Crosby) Merriam. He was a devoted family man. Spending time with his...

Rev. William Elmer Theaker

Rev. William Elmer Theaker

Sep 4, 2022

Rev. William Elmer Theaker, age 81, of Mattawan, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Wolverine, MI, on October 7, 1940, the son of  the late William Theaker and Freida Marie (Briggs) Theaker.

Bill spent his life devoted to serving his Lord and Savior. Over the course of his...

Julian E. Hamilton

Julian E. Hamilton

Aug 27, 2022

Julian E. “Ed” Hamilton, 92, of Lawton passed away peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, August 27, 2022.

Ed was born in Marshville, North Carolina to Fred and Julia Maude (Thomas) Hamilton. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1954 as an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist/Crew Chief and later served in the Michigan Air...

Stanley Ernest Briggs

Stanley Ernest Briggs

Aug 24, 2022

Stanley Ernest Briggs, age 80, of Lawton, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022. He was born October 4, 1941 in Bangor, Michigan, the son of Stanley Irvin Briggs and Florence (Frye) Briggs.

Stan served in the Marine Corps from 1962 - 1968, during the Vietnam War. He was involved in the Cuban Missle Crisis during his service....

Colleen May (Blackmer)  Macyauski

Colleen May (Blackmer) Macyauski

Aug 22, 2022

Colleen May Macyauski, 85, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully Monday, August 22, 2022 at her home.

Colleen was born September 4, 1936 in Grand Haven, Michigan, the daughter of Jerry and Mary (Baker) Blackmer. She grew up in Hart, Michigan, where she met her husband Albert. The couple was united in marriage on June 29, 1957. Albert...

Judith E. (Krizman)  Nagy

Judith E. (Krizman) Nagy

Aug 21, 2022

Judith (Judy) E. Nagy, 80, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away quietly on Sunday, August 21, 2022 with family at her side at Port Charlotte Hospice House after a long illness and history battling cancer. Judy was born on October 27, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana, and was the only child of Steve and Evelyn Krizman. After graduating from...

Sharon Kay Mehl

Sharon Kay Mehl

Aug 11, 2022

Sharon Kay Mehl, 66, of Galesburg, Michigan, died peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo with her family in attendance.

Sharon was born on January 2, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan, to John G. Mehl (stepmother, Ollie Mae Thompson Clift) and Betty L. (Christensen) Mehl. Her parents are deceased. She was the fourth...

Ruth Ann (Davis)  Owsiany

Ruth Ann (Davis) Owsiany

Aug 9, 2022

Ruth Ann Owsiany, 76, of Lawton, passed away August 9, 2022 at her home, following a short battle with cancer. She was born to the late Milton and Louise (Dillenbeck) Davis in 1945, in Paw Paw. Ruth had two siblings, Melvin Davis and Janet Hall. She was united in marriage to John Owsiany and the couple had two...

Robert Lee Casasanto

Robert Lee Casasanto

Aug 8, 2022

Robert Lee Casasanto, 82, of Hartford, passed away Monday August 8, 2022.

He was born June 19, 1940, in Kalamazoo, the son of Thomas Casasanto and Phyllis (Silvestri) Casasanto.

Bob began his career with General Motors in 1969 and remained a dedicated employee until his retirement in 2000. In earlier years, Bob enjoyed fishing and...

Sharon Ladaska (Pierce)  Warner

Sharon Ladaska (Pierce) Warner

Aug 3, 2022

Sharon Ladaska Warner, 64, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday August 3, 2022 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.

Sharon had a love for the outdoors and animals. With Sharon's declining health over the years, her hobbies and activities which she enjoyed, had been placed on hold. Sharon loved to go fishing and working around the yard at her...

Ernest Jerry Reshman

Ernest Jerry Reshman

Aug 3, 2022

Ernest “Jerry” Reshman, 92, of Paw Paw, entered God’s space on August 3, 2022 after a year long battle with cancer. Born in Chicago, IL, to Ernest and Hazel Reshman, the family of four moved to the Lawton farm in 1945, growing Concord's for Welch's. After graduating from Lawton High School and Great Lakes, he enlisted in the U.S....

Linda Sue (Fogleson)  Pierce

Linda Sue (Fogleson) Pierce

Aug 2, 2022

Linda Sue Pierce, 76, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Linda was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on May 8, 1946, the daughter of the late Willard C. Fogleson and Betty (Lynn) Fogleson. Her family and best friend were with her until the end which brought...

Lonnie Eugene Johnson

Lonnie Eugene Johnson

Jul 30, 2022

Lonnie Eugene Johnson was born September 10, 1949 in Trumann, Arkansas, son to the late Lebern Johnson and Juanita (Hammons) Chaney. Following high school, he served in the Army during the Vietnam War and later enlisted in the Navy, serving in Spain during Operation Noble Eagle.

Lonnie was united in marriage on October 30, 1971, in Hartford,...

Mildred Elaine (Toy)  Herbert

Mildred Elaine (Toy) Herbert

Jul 27, 2022

Mildred "Cookie" E. Herbert, 74, of Lawton, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at her home.

Mildred was born in Kittanning, Pennsylvania on September 16, 1947, the daughter of John Toy and Mary (Broski) Toy. She enjoyed raising her family and taking care of the family home. Her talent in the kitchen was appreciated by many and...

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