Obituaries
James Paul Dietz
Aug 6, 2024
James Paul Dietz, Sr., 78, of Lawton, passed away peacefully in his home with his family at his side on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
He was born October 8, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Thaddeus and Ann Dietz.
For the entirety of his career Jim worked in and was a co-owner of a local family-owned business.
Jim was a dedicated member...
Betty Ruth Johnson
Aug 5, 2024
Betty Ruth Stigall Johnson, 82, of Bloomingdale, Michigan, formerly of Blytheville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born in Blytheville and had twelve siblings. Her father, Robert Lee Stigall Sr., was a well-respected cotton and peanut farmer and often gave sermons to the small community of Gosnell, in a church that he constructed with...
Richard Norman Stoll
Aug 4, 2024
Richard Norman Stoll, 77, passed away suddenly at his home in Lawrence on August 4, 2024. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 20, 1946, to Norman and Clarice (Fiebig) Stoll.
Dick attended Grand Rapids J. C. and earned a bachelor’s degree in business at Western Michigan University, where he was a member of the TKE Fraternity. He then...
John Charles Bonter
Jul 30, 2024
John Charles Bonter, 77, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. He was born June 18, 1947, in Battle Creek, the son of Clarence Bonter and Marie (Dumas) Bonter.
John spent a total of 50 years combined service between the Village of Paw Paw and Van Buren County Police. He was the Former Police...
Leonard Wayne Strefling
Jul 29, 2024
Leonard Wayne Strefling, 73, of Lawrence, passed away surrounded by family, Monday July 29, 2024, at his home in Lawrence.
He was born December 13, 1950, in Watervliet, Michigan, the son of William Strefling and Lena (Geik) Strefling.
Leonard worked as a teacher for 31 years at Lawrence Public Schools. The impact he made on his students and co-workers was immense. He...
Janice Evonne Moyle
Jul 28, 2024
Janice Evonne Moyle, 87, of Kalamazoo, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024.
She was born January 8, 1937, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of the late Wesley Ballett and Lucille (Miller) Ballett.
She is survived by her daughter, Denise Jacobs of Lawton; son, Brian (Lauren) Moyle of Treasure Island, FL; four grandchildren, Erin Buhl, Stephanie Smith, Zachary Moyle and Alex Moyle; three...
Theodore "Ted" Major
Jul 27, 2024
Lt. Theodore (Ted) Major USNR (b. Theodore Maciejewski) was born on August 10, 1925, on the family farm in Paw Paw, Michigan to Nikodem & Valentina Maciejewski. He was younger brother to Edmund, and older brother to Eleanor and Carl. He attended Riverside School and Paw Paw High School where he excelled in academics and athletics. He attended Western Michigan...
Royal R. Haefner
Jul 25, 2024
Royal Haefner passed away from the loving care of his family on Thursday afternoon, July 25, 2024, into the loving arms of Jesus.
Royal was born on December 17, 1936 to Richard Haefner and Edythe (Washburn) Haefner in Dowagiac, Michigan. He lived his entire life in Paw Paw, Michigan.
He graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1956 and worked for Smith...
Cloyd Dean Wells
Jul 22, 2024
Cloyd Dean Wells, 90, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, July 22, 2024, at his home.
He was born July 12, 1934, in Chester, West Virginia to Cloyd and Mamie Wells. When Dean was 17, he made the courageous decision to join the United States Navy right after graduation. He served on...
Lawrence McEnterfer
Jul 19, 2024
Lawrence McEnterfer, 62, of Paw Paw, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday July 19, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born April 12, 1962, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Frank L. McEnterfer and Josephine C. (Godisak) McEnterfer.
Larry loved to go biking and rode his bike all around town. He also enjoyed tinkering and fixing up...
Gary Lynn Longcore
Jul 18, 2024
Gary Lynn Longcore, of Paw Paw, passed away on July 18, 2024, at the age of 63. Gary was the son of Clarence Longcore, Jr. and Joanne Stearns, born on August 31, 1960.
Gary enjoyed fishing, playing golf, and working on various farms for friends. He had a true talent for fixing motors. Regardless of what type of motor, or what...
Edgar "Jack" Bennett Austin
Jul 17, 2024
Edgar "Jack" Bennett Austin, 89, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Borgess Pipp Hospital in Plainwell.
He was born August 22, 1934, in Paw Paw, Michigan, the son of Edgar Charles Austin and Morgie Violet (Glidden) Austin.
Jack grew up on his family farm in Mattawan, he was taught the value of hard work from a young age....
Norman L. Specht
Jul 6, 2024
Norman L. Specht, 87, of Lawton, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Norm was born August 20, 1936, in Porter Township, the son of Norman and Alice (Hughes) Specht. He resided in the area his entire life. Norm was at his happiest on the farm harvesting hay.
Funeral services for Norm will be held...
Carolyn Joyce (Cramer) Sage
Jul 6, 2024
Carolyn "Joyce" Sage, passed away peacefully at Bronson Commons July 6, 2024. Joyce's family is extremely grateful to the staff at Bronson Commons and Centrica Care Navigators Hospice for the care they provided to her during her final weeks.
Born in Jackson, Ohio, on March 23, 1925, to the late Charles and Margaret (Jacobs) Cramer. She graduated from Jackson High School...
David Paul DeCou
Jul 2, 2024
David Paul DeCou of Paw Paw, Michigan, devout husband, father, educator, and coach, passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2024. Born on December 29, 1947 to Glen and Leota DeCou in Saginaw, Michigan, David grew up in Vassar, Michigan. He graduated as The Valedictorian of Vassar High School Class of 1966. After high school, David attended Albion College,...
Patricia "Patty" Iris (Bauer) Terry
Jul 1, 2024
Patricia Iris (Bauer) Terry, 68, of Lawton, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.
She was born May 23, 1956, in Paw Paw, Michigan, the daughter of Walter Bauer and Maxine (Abbott) Bauer.
Patty was a woman of many hobbies and interests. She loved to fish, cook, put together puzzles and hang out with her family, friends...
Peggy Lou Nicholas
Jun 26, 2024
Peggy “Peg” Nicholas age 87, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning June 26, 2024, with her son & daughter-in-law at her bedside following a courageous battle with cancer. Peggy was born in her family’s home on June 21, 1937, in Lawton, MI to Maurice & Gertrude (Hulbert) Bailey. She was the second born of five children (3 girls &...
Larry Alan Morrison
Jun 21, 2024
Larry Alan Morrison, 80, of Lawton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family during the late hours of Friday June 21, 2024.
He was born June 26, 1943, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of James Morrison and Ruth (Hyde) Morrison.
To know Larry was to know his love of Corvettes. Larry owned 9 beloved Corvettes during his life! He was a...
Ruth Marilyn Wilkinson
Jun 13, 2024
Ruth Wilkinson, 91, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at her home in Paw Paw.
She was born June 30, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Leroy Renwick and Nelle (Lutz) Renwick.
Ruth graduated from Loretto Academy in Chicago, Illinois. She then earned her Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and Physics from Mount Mary...
Judy Ann Willett
Jun 8, 2024
Judy Ann Willett, 82, of Paw Paw, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024. She was born April 16, 1942 in Charleston, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Frank Edward Brown and Ann Viola (Davis) Brown. She married Earl Eugene Willett who preceded her in death September 27, 2023.Judy is survived by her two sisters, Nancy (Armin) Gaul and Sherry (Larry)...
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