Obituaries

May 23, 2021

Peacefully and surrounded by loved ones, Mary Ann Bigley passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

She was born on August 17, 1947 to Nolan and Charlotte (Powers) Scribner of Lakewood, Ohio.  She had been a resident of Royal Oak, Michigan for 40 years.

Mary Ann married William Bigley, Jr. on January 20, 1968 at...

May 21, 2021

Decil Robert Fuhrman, 74, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday May 21, 2021 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo.

Decil was born October 7, 1946 in Kalamazoo, the son of Robert Decil Fuhrman and Meredith (Costello) Fuhrman.

Decil served in the Navy for three years and was awarded the Domain of the Golden Dragon. He was...

May 20, 2021

Ernestine Camfield, 87, of Lawton, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Bronson Commons in Mattawan. She was born March 18, 1934 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Donald B. Burlingham and Myrtle I. (Merchant) Burlingham. Ernestine loved spending time with her family. She supported her grandchildren at their many sporting events and never missed a game. She was an...

May 20, 2021

Sharron Hope Covell, 78, of Lawton, passed away Thursday May 20, 2021 at her home with her family at her side.

She was born October 9, 1942 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Merton Baldwin and Icey Mae (Miller) Baldwin.

It was no secret that Sharron was all about family. She was a loving...

May 13, 2021

Adah Laverne Goens, age 90, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at her home in Paw Paw.

She was born July 17, 1930 in Paw Paw, the daughter of the late Matthew Russell and Ethel (Underwood) Russell.

Adah loved being with her family, baking and cooking for them. She often attended her...

May 12, 2021

Marjorie Bonnie Whitbey, 94, of Dowagiac and recently of Winter Haven, FL, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in Winter Haven.

She was born June 29, 1926 in Buchanan, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph Antles Sr. and Marjorie (Tweedy) Antles.

In her earlier years, Marjorie enjoyed traveling and spending time in Arizona. She was a...

May 11, 2021

Lela Yvonne Haywood, 84, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday May 11, 2021 at her home in Paw Paw.

Lela was born March 31, 1937 in Lawton, the daughter of the late Albert Franklin Sampsell and Nellie Pauline (Hughes) Sampsell.

Lela was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, baking, dancing, sewing projects and even fishing. In...

May 10, 2021

Mark Scott Field, 54, of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday May 10, 2021 at his home.

He was born December 7, 1966 in Kalamazoo, the son of Larry Lynn Hill and Judith Wynn (Field) Hill.

Mark was employed for many years as a crossing guard with the Kalamazoo Public School System. He loved the outdoors and...

May 4, 2021

Stephen E. Myers, 77, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.

He was born May 9, 1943 in Bremen, Indiana, the son of the late Russell Myers and Elizabeth (Miller) Myers.

Steve drove truck for many years, receiving awards for five million miles of accident and...

May 3, 2021

Michael Paul Lampe, 41, of Lawton,  passed away Monday May 3, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born August 15, 1979 in Paw Paw, the son of Dennis Paul Lampe and Nabe (Shin) Bowerman. Mike cherished time spent with his family. He remained a kid at heart and lived life to its fullest. His infectious laugh...

May 2, 2021

Kevin Thomas Brooks passed away at home on Sunday, May 2, 2021 in Lawrence, Michigan where he lived for many years with his wife Ann Marie Bidwell-Brown-Brooks who survives. Kevin and Ann Marie shared a wonderful life together for 32 years. He was born April 5th, 1961 in Buffalo, New York, the son of Richard Nelsen Brooks and Catherine...

Apr 30, 2021

Howard Martin Weatherwax, 68, of Gobles, Michigan, passed away on April 30th, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.

Howard was born to Eleanor (Wilson) Carr and Floyd Weatherwax on May 7th, 1952 in Paw Paw, Michigan at Lakeview Hospital. He graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1971. After graduation, he began a career working for...

Apr 29, 2021

Douglas Earl Prehn, 61, of Portage, MI, passed away Thursday April 29, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.

He was born June 6, 1959 in Paw Paw, the son of the late Richard Prehn and Mary (Moon) Prehn.

Doug retired after 37 years of service at Knouse Foods in Paw Paw. Doug always had a  love...

Apr 28, 2021

Elsie P. Ignacek, 89, of Paw Paw, passed peacefully away at home on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. She was born in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Joseph and Hilma Ballay.

Elsie married the love of her life, Ed, on June 11, 1949 in Chicago. In 1965 she and Ed moved their family from Chicago to...

Apr 26, 2021

With great sadness, we announce that James Ryan Whelan, age 42 our most beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and friend went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, April 26, 2021.  He was born on August 8, 1978 to James Michael Whelan and Julee Whelan. He was a precocious child and a delight to his parents and...

Apr 24, 2021

David Bradley Hood, 68, of Lawton and formerly of Hart, Michigan passed away Saturday April 24, 2021.

He was born April 22, 1953 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, the son of the late Vernon  Hood and Josephine A. (Schalm) Hood.

Over the years, David enjoyed spending his free time fishing, motorcycling and hunting. He and Kathleen...

Apr 22, 2021

Pastor Charles Amon Watson, 78, of Mattawan , passed away peacefully with his family at his side Thursday April 22, 2021.

He was born October 23, 1942 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Amon Watson and Helen (Nadwornik) Watson.

Pastor Chuck faithfully shared God’s Word in many homes in the Kalamazoo area for over...

Apr 21, 2021

Emma Ann Ridderbos, 99, of Portage, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

She was born October 28, 1921 in Winschoten, Groningen, Netherlands to the late Christiaan and Wilhelmina (Balkema) Bloem.

Emma retired from the Parker-Hannifin Company. She was a Wolverine 4H knitting club member for more than 35 years.

She was preceded...

Apr 19, 2021

Daniel "Danny" Glenn Rigoni, 29, of South Haven, passed away Monday April 19, 2021.

He was born February 16, 1992 in South Haven, the son of Daniel Joseph Rigoni Jr.and Denise (Frazier) Morgan.

Danny was an all around outdoorsman since his childhood. He loved going fishing, hunting and camping. He got his first snowmobile when...

Apr 18, 2021

Robert Randall Osborne, Jr., 60, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday April 18, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital Kalamazoo.

He was born September 23, 1960 in Paw Paw, Michigan, the son of Robert Randall Osborne Sr.and Diane J.(Cole) Osborne.

Robert was a longtime devoted mechanic for over 30 years. He was an excellent cook and...