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Thomas Earl Lynn, 58, of Mattawan, MI, passed away Sunday April 18, 2021 at his home.
Tom was born July 3, 1962 in Grand Rapids, the son of the Earl Lynn and Ellan (Sealey) Lynn.
Tom proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a longtime member of the American Legion McGowen...
Joseph Allen Schauer, 54, of Lawton, passed away Sunday April 18, 2021 surrounded by his family at home.
He was born July 11, 1966 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Joe leaves two daughters, Jessica (Christopher) Madill of Otsego, and Sydney Schauer of Portage, one son, Joshua Schauer of Traverse City; one grandchild, Glenna Madill; his brother, Paul (Kim)...
Charlotte Ann (Stanek) Adams, age 78, passed away on April 16, 2021 at North Woods Village of Kalamazoo, after battling Dementia.
Charlotte was born on March 12, 1943 in Paw Paw, Michigan, the daughter of Theodore and Helen (Godisak) Stanek. Charlotte grew up in Decatur where the family worked together farming. She attended the Lawton Community Schools...
Tim was born September 19, 1959, in Michigan to James Ramsey and Ann Hazelton West. Being raised on the family farm in Lawton, Tim began working with grapes and asparagus at an early age. He attended school in Lawton and later in Paw Paw. At the age of 17, Tim joined the Army. Following his service, he relocated to...
Vernabelle Massey was a lifelong resident of Van Buren County. She began her education in a one-room country school and continued on to graduate from Lawton High School and Parson’s Business College. After graduation, she began a long career as a secretary and during WWII, she volunteered in a local hospital. Vernabelle was a very active, independent, and energetic...
Dearly loved by family and friends, Steven Robert Ayres, 73, passed away on April 1, 2021, at Bronson Hospital. He was born July 10, 1947, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late Robert and Barbara Ayres. Steve attended Portage Central High School until the family relocated to Vicksburg. He was a talented athlete playing football, basketball, and baseball throughout his...
Sarahbelle Kelley, 89, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at home.
She was born August 27, 1931 in Malta, Ohio, the daughter of the late Herbert Palmer and Mary (McCall) Palmer.
Sarahbelle was baptized in 1941 as one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
On July 8, 1950 she married Ray Kelley who...
Dana Evan Jackson, 59, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday March 31, 2021 at his home.
He was born March 13, 1962 in Paw Paw, the son of the late Elmer Jackson Jr.and Norma (Wandrei) Jackson.
Dana graduated from Decatur High School in 1980, he then attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College and studied at Western Michigan...
Kathryn "Kay" Ann Hill, 82, of Paw Paw, passed away suddenly Wednesday March 24, 2021.
She was born December 5, 1938 in Cairo, Illinois, the daughter of the late Alvin Louis McCarver and Edna Lee(Ive) McCarver.
Kay and Max spent many years selling at the flea markets year round. She was very kind and loving...
LeRoy Charles Damaske, 82, of Lawrence, passed away Saturday March 20, 2021.
He was born May 3, 1938 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Walter Damaske and May (Allen) Damaske.
LeRoy previously served four years as the Mayor of Lawrence and was on Lawrence Village Council. He was also involved with the Lawrence Alumni...
Ann Maxwell, 92, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully at her home March 16, 2021 from natural causes. She was born June 6, 1928, in Roanoke, Virginia, the daughter of J.W. and Louise Morgan. Ann was united in marriage to Charles Richard Maxwell, June 6, 1950. They celebrated 70 years of marriage this past June, 2020. Ann retired from...
Norma J. Hand, 89, of Lawton, MI passed away on March 15, 2021 surrounded by loving family at her daughter Kathi’s home in Quincy, IL. Norma was born on December 13, 1931 in Niles, Michigan, the daughter of Alfred and Luetta Boyer. Upon graduation from Niles High School in 1948, she worked as a telephone operator for Michigan Bell....
Florence Lula Ross, 82, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday March 15, 2021 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.
She was born January 23, 1939 in East Chicago, Indiana, the daughter of the late Frank Lula and Mary (Knapik) Anderson.
Florence was an avid reader, she took pride in playing the organ, violin and accordion. She...
Ernie "Jr." Shaw, 76, of Lawrence, passed away Thursday March 11, 2021 at his home.
Ernie was born in Muskegon October 14, 1944, the son of the late Ernest and Esther (Ortquist) Shaw. He was united in marriage to Billie Jacobs Shaw on June 20, 1964 in Lawrence. Ernie enjoyed fishing and hunting over the years. He...
Kay Joan Bush was born June 18, 1941 to Harry L. Bush and Mildred A. (Thomas) Bush. She passed from this life on March 10, 2021 at Bronson Commons, Mattawan, MI. A joyful celebration of Kay's life will be held this summer. Kay graduated Paw Paw High School. She went on to Western Michigan University for her bachelor and...
Roger Lee Baker, 82, of Lawton, passed away Wednesday March 10, 2021 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born January 10, 1939 in Manistee, Michigan, the son of the late Ferris Baker and Juanita (Steffens) Baker.
Roger was a member of the Paw Paw High School 1956 undefeated Football team and is a member...
Paul E. Nelson, 61, of Lawton, passed away Tuesday March 9, 2021 at White Oaks Assisted Living.
Born in Dowagiac on October 18, 1959, the family relocated to Lawton when Paul was a child. He loved to read and enjoyed walking around town doing his errands.
He is survived by his brother, David W. Nelson...
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Shirley Hoger Burza, lifelong resident of Paw Paw, passed away Monday March 1, 2021.
She was born January 1, 1933 in Paw Paw, the daughter of the late Charles Hoger and Harriet (Pietrowski) Hoger.
On April 23, 1955, at Saint Mary Church in Paw Paw, Shirley was united in marriage to Raymond...
Pauline Haskin, 95, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Maple Lake Assisted Living. She was born October 9, 1925 in Sand Lake Michigan, the daughter of George and Edith Pierson.
Pauline was a loving and caring mother that was devoted to raising her family. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking. During WWII she...
Albert Joseph Szumylo, 68, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday February 23, 2021 at his home in Paw Paw.
He was born March 22, 1952 in Paw Paw, the son of the late Wojciech Szumylo and Stasia (Witkowska) Szumylo.
Al retired from Paw Paw Wine Distributors after many years of service. He liked to go...
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