Obituaries

Sep 29, 2020

Andrew Phillip Breitenbach, 55 of Mattawan, passed away Tuesday September 29, 2020.

He was born April 4, 1965 in Paw Paw, the son of John Breitenbach and the late Alma (Toliusis) Breitenbach.

Andrew graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1983. He then served his country in the Army. He enjoyed studying history in his...

Sep 28, 2020

Alice Ibolya Ferris, 66, of Mattawan, passed away Monday September 28, 2020 at University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. She was born April 6, 1954 in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, the daughter of Martin Smith and Eszter Smith.

Alice graduated from Western Michigan University with her Bachelor's Degree in Art and furthered her education by earning her...

Sep 27, 2020

Therman (Buddy) Preston, of Paw Paw, MI, was reunited with his beloved wife, Connie (Good) Preston on September 27, 2020. He left this world doing what he loved most, riding his Harley.

He was born on July 2, 1955 in Plant City, FL, the son of James and Virginia Preston. Surviving are his daughter, Becky (Greg) Berndt,...

Sep 25, 2020

Lynne Ann McGuire passed away at her home in Paw Paw on September 25, 2020.  Lynne was a life-long resident of the area, and was the chef-owner of Bistro 120 for decades.

Lynne was a terrifying sparkplug of raw energy and impacted the Paw Paw community in innumerable ways throughout her lifetime.  She was well known for...

Sep 23, 2020

Work hard, play hard.  That was Joe’s motto, and he lived it daily.  He loved his dream job at the Kalamazoo Math and Science Center and spent countless hours there, and in preparation for being there.  He felt so lucky to work with such a talented and dedicated staff, and found great hope and inspiration in his students.  He...

Sep 23, 2020

Loretta “Lassie” Hackenberg, 92, of Lawton, Passed away September 23, 2020. Heaven gained an angel today, as our mom reunited with our dad, in the early morning hours, at Jackie’s house with grandson Jake by her side.

She was born in East Decatur, on September 27, 1927, the daughter of the late Sam and Mary (Panek) Laskovy....

Sep 21, 2020

Ruby Jane Martin Renfer, 93, of Lawrence, MI, passed away on September 21, 2020. She was born February 19, 1927 in Diehlstadt, MO, daughter of William and Beulah (Martin) Hornback. She was loved by everyone who met her.

Ruby graduated from Charleston High School in Missouri. She was valedictorian of her class. During her junior year of...

Sep 19, 2020

Robert David Oxley, 6, of Lawton, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020.

Robbie was born August 4, 2014 in Kalamazoo, the son of Keith Oxley and Nancie (Corum) Oxley who survive. Robbie was currently attending kindergarten at Saint Mary School in Paw Paw. He was always full of energy, had a big heart and giving hugs to...

Sep 15, 2020

Marvin Flick, 77, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday September 15, 2020 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo.

He was born January 2, 1943 in Paw Paw, the son of the late Earl William Flick and Anna Sofia Maria (Guritz) Flick.

On September 10, 1985, in Paw Paw, he married Julie  Houska Flick who survives.

Sep 14, 2020

On September 14, 2020 Fay Frances Allen, 77, of Lawrence Michigan, passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice Care knowing she was loved by her family and friends. She was born on July 26, 1943 in Hesperia Michigan, the daughter of the late Thelma Craner and Eugene Allen. Fay attended Paw Paw High School and graduated in 1961. Fay...

Sep 10, 2020

John Grahame, 69, of Decatur, passed away Thursday September 10, 2020.

He was born September 16, 1950 in Cumberland , Maryland, the son of the late Joseph Grahame Sr. and Nellie (Davis) Grahame.

John was raised in West Virginia where he attended college. He was an avid West Virginia Mountaineers fan. John was a longtime...

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...