Obituaries

Sep 8, 2020

Laura Jean Hiemstra, 61, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday September 8, 2020 at her home.

She was born June 23, 1959 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of  Paul Hiemstra and Loretta (Klug) Hiemstra.

Laura always kept a positive attitude through her life. She was an avid animal lover and enjoyed spending time watching movies with...

Sep 6, 2020

Jacob Alexander Frey, 21, of Paw Paw,  passed away suddenly Sunday September 6, 2020.

He was born November 14, 1998 in Kalamazoo, the son of Robert Frey and Margot (Mattheeussen) Frey, brother of, Peter Frey and Robert "Rob" Frey; grandparents, Mary (late Edward) Mattheeussen and Nicholas (Late Frances) Frey, along with aunts, uncles, cousins, and family dog,...

Sep 6, 2020

Barbara Ann Rohr, 85, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at her home in Paw Paw.

She was born May 16, 1935 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Gust and Theresa (Winsinski) Babin.

On September 6, 1952, in Paw Paw Michigan , she married Carl  F. Rohr who she enjoyed...

Sep 4, 2020

Patricia Dawn Starr, 67, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday September 4, 2020 at her home.

She was born June 28, 1953 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Clifford Bigelow and Shirley (Wilcox) Bigelow.

Pat Loved to Crochet and ride horses. She adored her puppies that kept her company around the house. She was...

Sep 4, 2020

A gentle lady has passed this earthly realm.  Cynthia Rose Marcelletti of Paw Paw died peacefully September 4, 2020 with her family surrounding her.  Cindy was born August 1, 1951 in Wichita Falls, Texas to parents John and Lylene (née Stowman) Boysen.

The Boysen family would return to Michigan following their military life. Cindy would proudly graduate...

Sep 3, 2020

Jeffrey Scott Bye Sr. passed away September 3rd, at his home with his family by his side. Born in Flint Michigan on October 5, 1949 to the late George and Yvonne (Thorp) Bye, Jeff attended Flint Public Schools, graduating from Flint Central HS in 1967. He then attended Flint Junior College where he became a proud member of Delta...

Aug 27, 2020

Patricia Marie Bauer, 69, of Mattawan, MI, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 in Kalamazoo with her devoted husband by her side. She was born on October 5, 1950 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Donald and Helen (Manders) Smith.

Pat graduated from Michigan State University with her bachelors degree. She was director of the Ohio...

Aug 23, 2020

Albert George Ringle, Jr., age 75 of Evanston Wyoming, passed away Monday August 23, 2020 at his home.

Al was born May 18, 1945 in Northville, Michigan, the son of the late Albert G. Ringle and Etta Jane (Bartrum) Ringle.

Al was a Longtime member of the former Grace Fellowship Church in Kalamazoo, where he...

Aug 18, 2020

George Arnold Smith, age 84, of Mattawan, passed away Tuesday August 18, 2020 at his home.

He was born December 24, 1935 in Shelby, Michigan, the son of Ernest H. Smith and Velma L. (Porter) Smith.

George had many hobbies and interests. He enjoyed going fishing and taking camping trips with the motor home. He...

Aug 18, 2020

Jean Lucille Markovich, 91, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on the morning of August 18, 2020. She was born on December 13, 1928, in Paw Paw, MI, the daughter of Louis and Jenny (Radosezich) Sitar.

Jean was born and raised on a farm in Paw Paw that...

Aug 15, 2020

Mahlon Randy Figg, 61, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away on August 15, 2020 in Lansing, MI. He was born July 27, 1959 in Watervliet, MI, son of Herschel Richard and Ethel Mae (Stair) Figg.

Randy graduated from Lawton High School, attended Southwestern Michigan College, and worked for Welch's for many years. He enjoyed tinkering on his...

Aug 14, 2020

Michelle Lynn Bardin, 39, of Fennville, MI, passed away on August 14, 2020 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on June 16, 1981 in Dowagiac, MI, daughter of Joseph Rains and Diane Zalewski.

Michelle worked at various different food places as a cook. She had a passion for food and she loved to cook for her friends...

Aug 10, 2020

Ruth Ellen Shepard, age 73 of Cannon Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 10, 2020 at the Mayo Clinic Health System - Cannon Falls, MN.

Ruth was born on August 17, 1946 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Warren and Blanche (Maloy) Woodman. She grew up in Paw Paw, MI, where she graduated from high school...

Aug 7, 2020

Marjorie Marie Johnson, 92, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday August 7, 2020 at Maple Lake Assisted Living.

She was born May 23, 1928 in Flint, the daughter of Charles Grimes and Lossie (Higginbothm) Grimes.

Marjorie earned her Registered Nursing (RN) degree from Hurley Hospital School of Nursing in 1949 and activley practiced nursing until...

Aug 7, 2020

Judith Ann Hiser, 63, of Mattawan, passed away Friday August 7, 2020 at her home in Mattawan. She was born August 29, 1956 in Tampa, Florida, the daughter of William Lasinski Sr. and Mary Fuller. Judy was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. Her children and grandchildren were the light of her life. She enjoyed arts and craft...

Aug 6, 2020

Charles Smith, 88, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday August 6, 2020 at his home with his family at his side.

He was born January 8, 1932 in  Montreal Quebec Canada to the son of the late Ufford Smith and Jennie (Barrett) Smith.

Charlie moved to Paw Paw when he was just two. He served...

Aug 5, 2020

Shirley Mae Moriarty, 80, of Paw Paw,  passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at New Friends Residence in Kalamazoo.

She was born October 24, 1939 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Maynard  Hainer and Lucille (Demott ) Hainer.

Shirley led a simple life. She was a meticulous homemaker and took pride in her home,...

Jul 29, 2020

Mary Adeline Bonarski, 98, of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at her home.

She was born June 26, 1922 in Paw Paw, Michigan, the daughter of the late Peter Palasinski and Antoinette (Zurawski) Palasinski.

On July 6, 1946, at St. Mary Church in Paw Paw, she married Stanley Edwin Bonarski who preceded in...

Jul 28, 2020

Donald Frank Wills, 85, of Portage, MI, died July 28, 2020 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on January 6, 1935 in Chicago, IL, son of John and Ruby (Carmany) Wills.

Don served faithfully in the Korean War with the United States Army from November 1953 through October 1955 and was honorably discharged with a sharpshooter medal....

Jul 28, 2020

Jerry Don Johnson Sr., 69, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on March 2, 1951 in Honey Grove, TX, son of Archie and Nora (Shaw) Johnson.

Jerry graduated from Flint Northwestern High School. He worked at Knouse Foods for many years until his retirement. Jerry was...