Obituaries

Oct 11, 2021

Jessie Andrew Farkas, 39, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday October 11, 2021.

He was born July 8, 1982 in Brookfield, Wisconsin, the son of John and Linda Farkas.

Jessie was very kind and had a huge heart of gold. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.

On...

Oct 8, 2021

Robert lived his life dedicated to serving his country, community, and family.

He was born August 27 1927 in Hastings, Michigan to the late Hollis and Pauline (Gazella) Duell.

Robert had a full career.

He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in June of 1945, where he was discharged from active duty...

Oct 6, 2021

Mary Louise Adams age 93, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2021 at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo.

She was born April 8, 1928, on Easter Sunday, in Paw Paw, Michigan, the daughter of Clifford G. Pugsley and Edith (Baxter) Pugsley. Until her husband’s death in 2005, she was a life-long...

Oct 4, 2021

Edna Bertha Coffinger of Paw Paw, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, neighbor, and friend, passed away peacefully October 4, 2021 of Congestive Heart Failure at age 91.

She was born February 13, 1930, in the family home at 3831 S. Honore St. in Chicago, daughter of Charles Weland and Lena Marie (Dahms) Weland. The family moved to...

Oct 4, 2021

Bernard Maurice Fill, 96, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday October 4, 2021 at Maple Lake Assisted Living in Paw Paw.

He was born May 28, 1925 in Vicksburg, the son of Nathan Fill and Helen (Dorbin) Fill.

Bernie proudly served as a Marine during WWII, and also the Korean War, where he received a...

Oct 4, 2021

Becky L. Valdez, 69, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday October 4, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

She was born October 3, 1952 in Mattawan, the daughter of the late Darl White and Jacquelyne (Winther) White.

On November 7, 1987 she married Jesse Valdez who survives.

She is also survived by...

Sep 30, 2021

Richard Joseph Pfister, 73, of Lawton, passed away peacefully Thursday September 30, 2021 at his home.

He was born March 3, 1948 in Paw Paw, the son of  the late Richard Winfield Pfister and Marion  Elizabeth (White) Pfister.

Most important to Dick was his strong faith and caring for his loving family.

On...

Sep 29, 2021

Kathleen Marie DeHaan, 63 years old of Paw Paw, MI, daughter of Edbert and Clara DeHaan, Passed away into eternal life at her home Wednesday September 29,2021. Kathleen was born at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI March 12, 1958. Kathleen is survived by her four children: Daughter Bambi Haller 42 of FL, Son Randy Williams Jr. 40 of MI,...

Sep 29, 2021

Emma Mae Goodenough, 100, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

On May 6, 1921 in Gladwin, Michigan, Emma was born, the daughter of Leo Cameron and Hazel (Heath) Cameron.

She married Zael Albert Goodenough on June 30, 1941, in Paw Paw. He preceded her in death January 26, 1993.

Emma...

Sep 25, 2021

Richard Wayne Colbert, "Uncle Rick" 70, of Paw Paw, passed away Saturday September 25, 2021 in Kalamazoo.

He was born July 24, 1951 in South Bend, the son of Cecil Colbert and Alice Joyce (Bulla) Smith.

Rick was an outgoing and simple man, he enjoyed being around people and never met a stranger. He had...

Sep 24, 2021

Glenn Mark Sjoerdsma, 59, of Lawrence, passed away Friday September 24, 2021.

He was born March 17, 1962 in Blue Island, Illinois, the son of the late Peter Sjoerdsma and Janice (Blocker) Sjoerdsma.

Glenn retired from Coca Cola in Paw Paw after nearly 40 years of service. He had a deep love for animals, especially...

Sep 24, 2021

Pedro Calderon, age 54, of Lawton, passed away Friday September 24, 2021 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.

He was born December 3, 1966 in Empalme, Tamaulipas, Mexico, the beloved son of Aurelio Calderon and Maria Garcia.

On October 31, 2008, he married Maria Esther Flores Calderon who survives.

He is also survived by...

Sep 23, 2021

Lillian Marie McFarland, 71, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday September 23, 2021 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.

She was born August 23, 1950 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Arthur Conklin and Altha (Munson) Conklin.

Lillian was an avid nature lover. She found peace and relaxation spending time outside feeding and watching the...

Sep 23, 2021

Dale Leo Hiemstra, 75, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday September 23, 2021.

He was born April 30, 1946 in Paw Paw, Michigan, the son of  the late Jacob Hiemstra and Josephine (Mills) Daines. On November 13, 1965 in Paw Paw, he married Sandra (Pressey) Hiemstra who survives.

He is also survived by his two...

Sep 19, 2021

George Dolphus Putman, 78, of Lawrence, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home in Lawrence.

He was born February 13, 1943 in Kalamazoo, the son of Belton Putman and Nellie  (Doxey) Putman.

George was an all around outdoors man, he had a strong love for fishing and hunting. He enjoyed working around his...

Sep 15, 2021

Kimberly Ann Solecki, 56, of Paw Paw,  passed away Wednesday September 15, 2021 at her home.

She was born October 4, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John Solecki and the late Rita Solecki.

Kim was very hardworking and loved to make people smile. Most recently she was working in the pharmacy at Walgreens...

Sep 14, 2021

Lawrence Clair Pease, Sr., 78, of Lawton, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021.

He was born September 9, 1943 in Grand Rapids, the son of  R. Homer Pease and Leola (Dulyea) Pease.

Larry served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He then went to work for 44 years for American Cyanamid which...

Sep 14, 2021

Peggy Ann Williams, 84, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away September 14, 2021.

She was born January 4, 1937 in Moulton, Alabama, the daughter of Larce and Mary Susan (Brewington) Yarbrough.

She was a 1975 graduate of Paw Paw High School and retired from the Coca Cola Company in 2002.

Peggy is survived...

Sep 12, 2021

Stephen Thomas Morris, 47, of Paw Paw, passed away suddenly Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Paw Paw.

He was born December 11, 1973, in Kalamazoo, the son of Stephen Thomas Keeler and Karen (Fleckenstein) Morris.

Steve proudly served his country in the Marine Corps. Following his service he went on to Worsham College of Mortuary...

Sep 11, 2021

Robert Harrison Wolf, 85, of Lawrence, MI, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Timbers of Cass County in Dowagiac.

Robert was born October 14, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Albert and Molly Wolf. In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by his sister, Doris Montgomery.

Bob proudly...