Obituaries
Esther (Fairbanks) Goldamer
Nov 11, 2019
Esther passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019, at Lee Memorial Hospital in Dowagiac, with her loving daughters by her side. She was Born in Tremont Illinois, to Ernest and Vernice Fairbanks.
Esther was married to Julius Goldamer for more than 40 years, and resided in Hartford Michigan, until he passed away. Later, moving to Miller Court...
Michael Andrew Guidebeck
Nov 10, 2019
Michael Andrew Guidebeck, age 76, of Paw Paw and formerly of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at his home. He was born on September 3, 1943 in Marquette, MI, to the late Avert Guidebeck and Helen Guidebeck Flugstad. Michael was raised in Adrian, MI, and spent most of his career in used car sales...
Cheri Lynn (Ball) Coombs
Nov 10, 2019
Cheri Lynn Coombs, 49, of Lawrence, MI, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2019 in Lawrence, MI. She was born October 19, 1970 in Watervliet, MI, daughter of Charles and Joyce (Harmon) Ball.
Over the years, Cheri worked as a waitress at the waffle house in Lawrence MI, as a bank teller at the 5/3 Bank in...
Ginny Gene (Britton) Knutson
Nov 9, 2019
Ginny Gene Knutson, 75, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 in South Haven, MI. She was born on February 25, 1944 in Grand Haven, MI, the daughter of Edward and Freda (Rettinhouse) Britton.
Ginny worked for many years doing clerical work. Her favorite and most important job though was serving with her...
Cecil Dwaine Blackburn
Nov 6, 2019
Cecil (Bugs) Blackburn, age 73, passed away in the early morning, of Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Cecil was born on June 30, 1946 in Martin, Kentucky, to the late James and Geneva (Meade) Blackburn. He was the middle child of three boys. At an early age the family moved to...
Barbara (Geiger) Stermer
Nov 4, 2019
Barbara Marie Stermer, 85, of Lawton, passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, at Meadow Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Bloomingdale, after a long and courageous battle with dementia.
Barb was born Jan. 16, 1934, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Otto and Louise (Rendler) Geiger. She was a graduate of Alvernia High School, and attended DePaul...
Janet Maxine (King) Livers
Nov 2, 2019
Janet Maxine Livers, age 83 of Galesburg, MI passed away Saturday morning, November 2, 2019 at her home with her family at her side. She was born November 15, 1935 in Battle Creek the daughter of the late Herbert “Pete” and Gladys (Smittendorf) King. She was a graduate of Lakeview High School, Battle Creek and was employed as a...
Dorothy K (Kogge) Staehling
Oct 31, 2019
Dorothy Katharine Staehling passed away peacefully on October 31, 2019, at the age of 93. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Fred Ransom and Clara (Sanborn) Kogge. She graduated from Paw Paw, class of 1944 and was a member of the band. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Paw Paw and held many different jobs, including the Buick...
Calvin Edgar Lowrey
Oct 28, 2019
Calvin Edgar Lowrey, 67, of Paw Paw, MI, formerly of Kentucky, died October 28, 2019, in Decatur, MI. He was on born September 24, 1952, in Moulton, AL, the son of Samuel Lowrey and Anice Johnson.
Calvin served faithfully in the Navy. He enjoyed woodworking and retired from carpentry. He also enjoyed electronics and loved go to...
Willard Nicholas Plug
Oct 26, 2019
Willard Nicholas Plug, 70, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away in his home on October 27, 2019 in Paw Paw, MI. He was born on June 18, 1949, in Paw Paw, MI, the son of Nicholas and Dorothy Plug.
Bill graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1969. He was drafted into the United States Army and...
Penni Marie Cornell
Oct 26, 2019
Penni Marie Cornell, 62, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2019, in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on November 27, 1956 in Paw Paw, MI, the daughter of John and Shirley Cornell.
Penni was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Penni enjoyed her life, loved music, and spending time with her...
Rosemary Christine Beyer
Oct 24, 2019
Rosemary Christine Beyer, 38, of Chicago, IL, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away in Chicago on Oct. 24, 2019 after a long illness. Born on Nov. 26, 1980, Rosemary was a 1999 graduate of Paw Paw High School. She earned her degree in liberal arts from Albion College, attended Cooley Law School in Lansing, and studied for her masters...
John W. Niles
Oct 17, 2019
John W. Niles, 94, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Battle Creek VA Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1925 in Plainwell, Michigan, the son of the late Harry E. Niles and Addie (Wilkinson) Wilkinson. On, July 10, 1948 in Paw Paw, he married Lorraine Niles who preceded him in death in 1996. John...
Mary Alice (Lingle) Barber
Oct 15, 2019
Mary Alice Barber, 87, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Maple Lake Assisted Living. She was born December 13, 1931 in Dowagiac, the daughter of Milton Lingle Sr.and Evelyn (Hare) Lingle.
Mary Alice loved playing Bridge with the girl’s club for over 45 years. She enjoyed baking, cooking and was an avid reader....
Lucille Irene (Reck) Rennhack
Oct 14, 2019
Lucille Irene Rennhack (nee Reck) peacefully left this world on Monday, October 14 for an eternal life in Heaven. She was born on March 9, 1927 to the late Gustave and Anna (Frobel) Reck. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School in Bridgman, MI and graduated from Bridgman High School in 1945, where she was voted “most talkative” by her classmates. ...
William G. Braybrooks
Oct 11, 2019
William “Bill” G. Braybrooks, age 93, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 11, 2019, at his home in Mattawan, MI. Bill was born September 19, 1926 in Lawrence, Michigan, the son of the late Bernice (Say) and Wayne Braybrooks.
On August 23, 1947, William married Katherine “Kay” Kucinich and together they...
Donald Wayne La Rue Jr.
Oct 10, 2019
Donald Wayne La Rue Jr., 79, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday October 10, 2019. He was born June 30, 1940 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Donald W. La Rue Sr.and Beulah M. (Crook) La Rue. Don served his country in the Navy, he loved junking and dealing in antiques, in addition, Don enjoyed vintage cars. He...
Michael F. Rhoderick
Oct 8, 2019
Mr. Michael Francis Rhoderick, 64, of Salt Lick, KY, passed away Tuesday October 8, 2019 at his residence.
Michael was a native of Michigan, born January 28, 1955 a son of Emma Griffie Rhoderick of Michigan and the late Dale Rhoderick. He was a retired machinist with General Motors Corp, a former school bus driver with Rowan...
David Lee Parker
Oct 5, 2019
David made the most of the life he was given and he saw something special in each new day. He lived his life with an optimistic attitude and always had a smile for everyone he met. He worked hard providing for his family with a faith that was easy to see. Dave was a loving a husband, father...
Sylvia Angela (Chokas) Kowalski
Oct 2, 2019
Sylvia Angela Kowalski, 84, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at her home. She was born January 15, 1935 in Chicago, the daughter of Angelo Chokas and Eva (Mueller) Chokas. On September 25, 1954 she married Thomas A. Kowalski who preceded her in death in 1996. She is survived by her daughter, Jill Marie (Randal)...
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