Obituaries
Jean Lucille (Sitar) Markovich
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...
M. Randy Figg
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...
Michelle Lynn (Rains) Bardin
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...
Ruth Ellen (Woodman) Shepard
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...
Marjorie Marie (Grimes) Johnson
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...
Judith Ann (Lasinski) Hiser
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...
Charles Fowler Smith
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...
Shirley Mae (Hainer) Moriarty
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,...
Mary Adeline (Palasinski) Bonarski
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...
Donald Frank Wills
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....
Jerry Don Johnson Sr.
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...
Dr. Ivan Daniel Olsen
Jul 27, 2020
Dr. Ivan Olsen, 81, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday July 27, 2020 at his home.
He was born October 12, 1938 in North Platte, Nebraska, the son of the late Ivan E.Olsen and Alice E. (Gustafson) Olsen.
Ivan served in the Army during the Vietnam War. During his service...
Judith Ann (Leason) Merrill
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...
Diane Lee Arnold-Moore
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...
Emma Dean (Griffie) Rhoderick
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...
Delia Velma (Roden) Haynes
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...
Derek Avery Wolgast
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...
John Joseph Richards
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...
Judith Catherine (Bartasavage) Wilhelmi
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...
Peter Allen Montague
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...
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