Obituaries

Jul 9, 2021

John Karpiel, age 70, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Joseph and Helen (Nykaza) Karpiel and his sister, Helene Karpiel. John is survived by his brother, Joseph Karpiel, sisters, Louise (George) Spangler, Marie (John) Stimac and Jean (Barukh) Joshua, along with...

Jul 9, 2021

Martin Lee Jepkema, 73, of Lawton,  passed away Friday July 9, 2021.

He was born November 3, 1947 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of the late Frederick Jepkema and Gertrude (VanBruggen) Jepkema, and his stepmother Marthalena (VanBruggen) Jepkema.

Martin served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War, he enjoyed woodworking, designing and building...

Jul 7, 2021

Mark Alan Rodebaugh, 60, of Mattawan, MI, passed away Wednesday July 7, 2021 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.

He was born April 6, 1961 in Vicksburg, Michigan, the son of William Lee Rodebaugh and Nancy (Crouch) Rodebaugh.

Mark enjoyed photography and ran his own business, Mark's Michigan Memories, for many years. He was an...

Jul 4, 2021

Edward Andres Poole, 95, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday July 4, 2021 in Kalamazoo at the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence.

He was born March 1, 1926 in Deckerville, Michigan, the son of the late Thomas Poole and Blanche (Ward) Poole.  He was united in marriage to his loving wife of 70 years, Elaine (Cleland) Poole on...

Jul 4, 2021

Jeanne Schubert, 91, of Decatur, MI, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 4, 2021.

She was born March 31, 1930 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Leon "Lee" Helbing and Therese (Liebich) Helbing.

She was united in marriage to Albert Joseph Schubert who preceded her in death August 10, 2016.

She is survived...

Jul 4, 2021

Kay Carol Munson Polomcak, 83, of Decatur, MI, passed away Sunday July 4, 2021 at her home.

She was born June 22, 1938 in Cassopolis, Michigan, the daughter of the late Harold Ball and Ila (Stevens) Ball.

Kay enjoyed working with children. Prior to her retirement she worked with special needs children, taking care of...

Jul 4, 2021

Jill Ellen Reeves, age 53, of Plymouth and formerly of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday July 4, 2021 in Livonia.

She was born June 16, 1968 in Paw Paw, the daughter of Billy James Greene and the late Patricia A. (Stone) Greene.

Jill graduated from Paw Paw High School class of 1986, she was an...

Jul 3, 2021

Surrounded by loved ones, Arnold (Arnie) McGrew passed away early morning on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Rose Arbor, Kalamazoo, MI. Arnold was born on May 6, 1926. He was the 9th child of Henry and Ella McGrew of Clarkson, Kentucky. He was a resident of Paw Paw, MI for 67 years, then moved to White Oaks Assisted Living...

Jun 30, 2021

Ronald “Ron” W. Klazura, 82, of Auburn, Michigan was born unto eternity on June 30, 2021, after a tireless battle of illness with his loving wife, Sharon, by his side.

Born on September 13, 1938, to Walter and Oliva Klazura, Ron spent his early years alongside his sister, Carol Buell, in Almena, Michigan.

Ron worked...

Jun 25, 2021

It is with sadness yet trust in the mystery of God’s plan; that we share the sudden passing of Luciano "Luc" Clayton Schincariol. Luc was a humble, compassionate, helpful, and intelligent young man. He had a unique and fascinating perspective on many things, grand and small.  Luc had just graduated with honors from Paw Paw High School where he...

Jun 21, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Kurzmann, age 74 of Lawrence, passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2021.  She was born on December 23, 1946 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of the late John R. and Mary Alice (Dunn) Dorgan. During her high school years, she was a member of the honor society.  She was also a member of the cheerleading...

Jun 17, 2021

Michael Paul Grabbe, 65, of Mattawan, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 after a long and arduous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). He was born September 7, 1955 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  His parents were the late Paul Frank Grabbe, Jr., and Margaret Mary (Kowalski) Grabbe. On June 13, 1975 Michael was united in marriage to Joyce Delores Leali...

Jun 15, 2021

Gladys A.Vaughn, 96, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

She was born June 23, 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late James Paull and Helen (Bell) Paull.

Gladys enjoyed sewing and worked as a seamstress by trade. Even in her senior years, Gladys was an aerobic instructor until she was 95...

Jun 15, 2021

Frank Stanley Koziol, 89, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday June 15, 2021 in Paw Paw at Lakeview Hospital.

He was born in Chicago on May 14, 1932, the son of the late Stanley Koziol and Julia (Sobush) Koziol.

He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the Army. On September 26,...

Jun 14, 2021

Kathleen C. Arndt, age 80 of Kalamazoo, formerly of Paw Paw, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 14, 2021. She was born February 20, 1941, in Villa Park, Illinois, the daughter of Homer “Mac” and Virginia (Brand) Combes. Kathy was a 1959 graduate of York High School. In 1961, Kathy married Eugene Brooks and they...

Jun 9, 2021

The family of Grace Anne Wilson is grieved to announce her passing after struggling with Alzheimer's for many years.  Grace was a wonderfully kindhearted woman who, even though these last difficult years, always had a ready smile  - the sort that shines even from the eyes.

Grace was born in Lawrence, Michigan, on April 19, 1938, to...

Jun 9, 2021

Ronnie Ray McCartney, age 61, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday June 9, 2021 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.

He was born July 3, 1959 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of the late Guy Louis McCartney and Marjorie Jean (Sult) McCartney.

Ronnie cherished his grandchildren and spending his time with family. He enjoyed working...

Jun 5, 2021

John Robert "Bob" Greene, 80, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away Saturday June 5, 2021 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo.

He was born June 27, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Archie Greene and Lucille (Fleming) Greene.

Bob was a 1958 Graduate of Paw Paw High School and attended Western Michigan University....

Jun 1, 2021

Linda Susan Krajewski, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California.  Linda had been a resident of California for over 20 years.  She was born in Paw Paw, Michigan to Norbert and Annabelle (Treat) Krajewski, on June 19th, 1962.

Linda grew up in Paw Paw, Michigan...

May 29, 2021

Frank L Newton, 76, of Lawton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.  According to his wishes, cremation and a private Celebration of Life have taken place.