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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 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 (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, 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 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, 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 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, 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 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 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 "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...
Frances is survived by her daughter, Susan Teague, four grandsons, Scott Martin, Chris Teague, Chad Teague, Dale Teague; six great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren and a sister, Lucy Brookshire. Frances is preceded in her death by her husband, Emil Platske, and her daughter, Kathryn Martin Lipka.
Frances was adopted by a Lighthouse Keeper, Alva Carpenter and...
Aubree Dream Anderson, age 5, of Kalamazoo, was taken to her eternal home suddenly on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Most recently Aubree attended preschool at Comstock Early Academy. Aubree was an active child and no matter what, her energy always lifted the mood when she entered the room. She loved to tell stories and made sure to include a...
Richard Ambs began his journey in life on March 26, 1944. He was raised by a beloved aunt and uncle, Clarence and Margaret Harter, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his sister, Jacqueline. Richard leaves a wife, Rita, daughter Susan, brother-in-law, Reid (Diane) Fuller, along with many nieces, nephews and honorary daughters. He graduated from...
Anna Marcelletti, age 95, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 in Holland, Michigan.
Anna was born November 13, 1926 in Paw Paw, the daughter of Nick Karony and Anna (Comiak) Karony.
Anna was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church in Paw Paw, where she served as past President of the...
John Anthony Sala, 77, of Paw Paw, MI, formerly of Justice IL was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, July 11, 2022 in Kalamazoo at Borgess Hospital with his family by his side. He was born December 20, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Edward Joseph Sala and Ann Margaret (Skrabel) Sala. John was...
Gregory C. Alexander passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 in Kalamazoo surrounded by family. He was born October 31, 1955, in Paw Paw. Greg was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. He proudly supported his children throughout their lives and never missed any of their activities, sporting events, or important life moments. Greg’s love for his children...
Boyd Thomas (Tom) Bessey of Paw Paw, Michigan passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Tom was born in Paw Paw, Michigan on May 6, 1936 to Boyd G. and Carol I. (Dornan) Bessey. He married Joanne Marie Stimson on February 9, 1957. They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary shortly before Joanne’s death on February 20,...
Russell Allen Overacker, 76, of Mattawan, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022.
He was born December 9, 1945 in Allegan, the son of Robert Overacker and Edith (Mills) Overacker.
Russ was an avid collector throughout most of his life. Among his collecting, he had an appreciation for guns, tools and antiques. He enjoyed crafting things...
Nancy Lou (Donovan) Siskaninetz passed away June 30, 2022 at the Rose Arbor Residence in Kalamazoo. She was born June 30. 1942, in Bangor to Rex and Lillian (Briggs) Donovan. She was a graduate of Lawrence High School in 1960. Nancy married the love of her life, George Siskaninetz, on July 16, 1960. They enjoyed many years together traveling...
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