Obituaries

Jul 23, 2020

Judith Ann Merrill, age 77, of Paw Paw, departed this earthly life for her home in Heaven on July 23, 2020. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 18, 1943 to the late Lyle and Ruth (Fueger) Leason, and adopted in Spooner, WI on April 8, 1947 by her late grandparents, Byron and Rosa Boston. Surviving are her...

Jul 22, 2020

Diane Lee Arnold-Moore, 64, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on December 7, 1955 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Edward Orlin and Mary Emma (Menz) Arnold.

Diane graduated from Mattawan High School in 1974. She then went on to graduate from KVCC's Nursing Program. She worked...

Jul 13, 2020

Emma Dean Rhoderick, 83, of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at Rose Arbor.

She was born August 10, 1936 in Saint Charles, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Leonard Griffie and Elsie (Pogue) Griffie.

Emma enjoyed playing golf and going fishing, she spent many years wintering in Florida. Most recently she enjoyed helping...

Jul 11, 2020

Delia Velma (Roden) Haynes, “Mamow,” of Paw Paw, MI, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at age 78 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Delia was born on August 29, 1941, to Grady Olin and Edith Velma (Gibson) Roden in Lawrence County, Alabama.

United in marriage to the late James Franklin Haynes on August...

Jul 4, 2020

Derek Avery Wolgast, Sr., 37, of Kalamazoo, passed away suddenly Saturday July 4, 2020. He was born November 25, 1982 in Owosso, Michigan, the son of Leonard Lee Wolgast and Cathy Jo (Harris) Rhoderick. Derek was a hard worker and was known to help anyone he was able to. He enjoyed studying German history, Odin Norse Mythology and The...

Jun 30, 2020

John Joseph Richards, 77, of Paw Paw, MI formerly of Lenhartsville, PA, passed away Tuesday June 30, 2020 at his home.

He was born November 12, 1942 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Wilbert Dick and Mary (Donohue) Pitingolo.

John proudly served in the Navy for seven years. He retired from Bethlehem Steel...

Jun 29, 2020

Judith Catherine Wilhelmi, 72, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at her home. She was born February 13, 1948 in Detroit, daughter to the late John Bartasavage and Mary Ann (Elwart) Bartasavage. Judi was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary Church in Paw Paw and also attended Holy Cross Catholic Church in St. Petersburg, Florida, where...

Jun 23, 2020

Peter Allen Montague, 78 of Lawrence, Michigan, formerly of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020, after a long-fought battle with health issues.

Born on December 11, 1941, in Traverse City, Michigan, Pete was the son of William and Odessa (Mlujeak) Montague. His family lived in Traverse City during Pete's younger years, finally settling...

Jun 19, 2020

Marilyn Ann French, 86, of Lawton, passed away on June 19, 2020 in Kalamazoo. She was born on July 30, 1933 in Kalamazoo, MI, daughter of William and Iryna (Simigielski) Perry.

Marilyn attended Kalamazoo Central High School and worked for Welch's in Lawton for 33 years until her retirement. She married the love of her life, Clifford...

Jun 18, 2020

Howard Kelley, 1924-2020. We lost another war veteran. He served in the Aleutian Islands for two years on a secret base where the planes landed, refueled, and took off to battle. His job was being the mailman. He was born February 22, 1924 in Lansing, MI and passed away June 18, 2020 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo at the...

Jun 17, 2020

Robert H .'Bob" Boven, age 82, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Mattawan, passed away at his home June 17, 2020. He was born June 2, 1938 in Kalamazoo to the late Henry and Grace Boven. He is survived by his two daughters, Cyndi (Steve) Thomas and Lori (Joe) Mion, four grandchildren, Josh Thomas, Brandon Mion, Michael Mion and Marissa Mion,...

Jun 17, 2020

David Lee Hartman, 68, of Mattawan, passed away peacefully Wednesday June 17, 2020 at his home.

He was born November 5, 1951 in Mishawaka, Indiana, the son of the late Robert Hartman and Dorothy (Hartman) Hartman .

David's passion was stock cars, it was known by all who knew him that he lived for racing....

Jun 8, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Lawrence Eugene Wright. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 6, 2020

On Saturday, June 6, 2020, James “Jim” Conlon, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 81 surrounded by family at his lake home. Jim was born June 9, 1938 in Chicago, to the late Anthony and Mary (Ginnelly) Conlon.

He worked as a tool and die maker for General Motors; starting in the...

Jun 6, 2020

Lewis Elliott Owen, 83, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 30, 1936 in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Albert Owen and Roberta (McNutt) Owen-Shafer.

Lewis graduated from State High School, in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1955. He went on to...

Jun 2, 2020

Tamera Louise Moore, 79, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at her home. She was born on October 15, 1940 in Lake Odessa, MI, the daughter of  Lavern and Shirley (Jackson) Wilcox.

Tamera graduated from Sunfield High School in 1958, as the homecoming queen. That same year, she was united in...

May 31, 2020

Kenneth Alvin Bare, 91, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday May 31, 2020.

He was born March 4, 1929 in Manistique, Michigan, the son of the late Lee and Bergie (Winkler) Bare.

Ken served in the Air Force from 1950 to 1954 with time in Korea. On November 18, 1953, Ken was united in marriage...

May 30, 2020

Timothy James Ryder, 37, of Lawton, passed away suddenly Saturday May 30, 2020.

He was born March 2, 1983 in Kalamazoo, the son of R. Scott (Denise) Ryder and Ella (Fabel) Ryder.

Tim was a Graduate of Loy Norrix High school. Being the youngest of his siblings he was exposed to many extra curricular activities...

May 30, 2020

John William Knutson, 77, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on October 27, 1942 in Grand Haven, MI, the son of Trygvi and Madelyne (Mitchell) Knutson.

John attended Piedmont Bible College in Winston Salem, NC. He helped start Dynamic Design with Hugh Broersma in Holland MI...