Obituaries

Genevieve Marie (Sechman) Guritz

Apr 18, 2020

Genevieve Marie Guritz, 92, of Paw Paw,  went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday April 18, 2020 at her lifelong family home.

She was born March 31, 1928 in Paw Paw, the daughter of Thomas and Mary Sechman.

Genevieve enjoyed bowling and especially enjoyed playing her weekly card game with the...

Lynn A. Bastian

Apr 16, 2020

Lynn A. Bastian, 83, of Lawton,  passed away Thursday April 16, 2020 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.

He was born September 4, 1936 in Lawton, the son of the late Wayland Brown and Lillian L. (Irons) Brown.

He is survived by his two daughters, Debbie (Don) Fuller and Diane (Tom) Collier; significant other,...

Anna Marie (Turk) Hall

Apr 15, 2020

Anna Marie (Turk) Hall, age 102, passed away peacefully into eternal life on April 15, 2020, at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton, MI. Anna was born on June 1, 1917 in Calumet, MI, the daughter of Frank and Johanna (Cekada) Turk. After her Father’s passing in a copper mine in Calumet, her Mother remarried and the family moved...

Juanita Pearl (Mansfield) Keister

Apr 11, 2020

Juanita Pearl Keister, 76, of Lawton, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020. She was born September 20, 1943 in, Edgar Springs, MO, the daughter of James Lewis Mansfield and Lucille (Dixon) Mansfield. Juanita loved her family, she enjoyed watching the birds and wildlife around her home as well as gardening. She held a strong faith in her Lord and...

Patricia A. (Drake) Lauer

Apr 10, 2020

Patricia A. Lauer, age 88, of Lawton,  went home to the Lord April 10, 2020. She was born July 21, 1931, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Clayton and Mildred (Dean) Drake. Pat was united in marriage to Glenn S. Lauer on December 31, 1982 in Augusta, MI, and preceded her in death on November 12, 2006. Pat...

Barbara Wloch

Apr 8, 2020

Barbara Diana Elizabeth Wloch, age 69, of Lawton, formerly of Paw Paw, Chicago and Buffalo, New York,  passed away Wednesday April 8, 2020 at White Oaks Assisted Living. She was born June 16, 1950 in Edinburgh, Scotland, the daughter of the late Krysztof Wloch and Jadwiga (Orlinski) Wloch. She came to American with her parents who were sponsored to...

Richard L. Hall

Apr 5, 2020

Richard passed away April 5, 2020 at home with his wife Jackie by his side. Richard was born August 15, 1930, the son of late Albert and Alice (McGillen) Hall. Richard was a lifelong resident of Mattawan, he went to Mattawan school and graduated in 1949. Richard served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a combat...

Joseph Guy Moreno

Apr 3, 2020

Joseph Guy ‘Chuck’ Moreno, age 69, of Corpus Christie, TX, passed away April 3, 2020. He was born March 6, 1951 in Battle Creek to the late Joseph Moreno and Delores (Tennant) Moreno-Culbertson. Chuck was a former resident of Paw Paw prior to moving to Texas 30 years ago. The front porch on the family home on Berrien Street...

Randolph Jesus Moreno

Apr 3, 2020

Randolph J. "Remo" Moreno, age 71, of Paw Paw, passed away April 3, 2020. He born January 9, 1949 in Guatemala City, Guatemala, to the late Joseph B. Moreno and Delores (Tennant) Moreno - Culbertson. In 1966, he entered into the Army, stationed in Fort Knox, KY, then to the 82 Airborne at Fort Bragg, NC, he was then...

Carol Elaine (Tinklenberg) Demereck

Apr 3, 2020

Carol Elaine Demereck, 83, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday April 3, 2020 at her home. She was born January 11, 1937 in Parchment, the daughter of Leonard Tinklenberg and Clara  (DeVries) Tinklenberg. Carol was united in marriage to Ben  F. Demereck, Jr., who survives. She is also survived by her two sons, Todd  Demereck and Ben M. Demereck;...

Georgia Lynn Starks

Mar 31, 2020

Georgia Lynn Starks, 57 of Decatur, passed away Tuesday March 31, 2020. She was born December 4, 1962 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of George  Starks and Rosemary Piffer whom survive. She is survived by her four sons, Harold Morin, Joseph Morin, Daniel Morin and Timothy (Elizabeth Adas) Morin, daughter, Matosha Morin; three sisters, Theresa Starks, Jackie Starks and Sandra...

Terry Lee Krause

Mar 30, 2020

Terry Lee Krause, 65, went home to be with her Savior on Monday, March 30, 2020 at her home in Mattawan, MI. This is my story. I grew up in Allegan where I met the love of my life, Konrad, in the 7th grade. Although we did not date until our senior year in High School, we were married...

Larry Ray Tyler

Mar 29, 2020

Larry Ray Tyler, 69, of Mattawan, MI, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 5, 1950, the son of John and Mabel (Parker) Tyler.

Larry worked for Tower Automotive as an engineer and most recently owned the Almena Store. Larry was an avid car and...

Ruth Elsa Emma (Kirby) Griesmaier

Mar 28, 2020

Ruth Elsa Emma Griesmaier, 95, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away on March 28, 2020, in Grand Rapids, MI. She was born on November 9, 1924 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Elsa (Schultz) Kirby.

Ruth married the love of her life, George Edward Griesmaier on October 15, 1944. She was a devoted member, organist,...

Dawnna Marie (Anspaugh) Immekus

Mar 28, 2020

Dawnna Marie Immekus, 62, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away at home on March 28, 2020. She was born on July 10, 1957 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Robert and Verna (Blanchard) Anspaugh.

Dawnna graduated from Allegan High School. She was a woman of faith and a member of Grace Abounds Ministries and Pullman Ministries. Dawnna...

Donald Louis DeLong

Mar 21, 2020

Donald L. DeLong passed away in his sleep at home with his family on March 21st from COPD. Don earned both his BS and MA from Western Michigan University and became an influential educator who impacted the lives of many.

He was a lifelong learner fascinated with what it means to be human. He believed that love...