Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Mar 21, 2020

Elinore J. Lesman, 89 Years, of Paw Paw, formerly of Lawton/Allegan, entered the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Maple Lake Assisted Living. She was born on July 6, 1930 in White Cloud, MI, to William Karl Sr. and Petranella (Heobek) Volz. She was united in marriage to Dale M....

Mar 21, 2020

Michael John Martin, 59, of Lawton, passed away Saturday March 21, 2020 at Bronson Commons. He was born December 17, 1960 in Chicago, the son of the late Earle S. Martin Sr.and Gloria L. (Busch) Martin . Mike had previously been employed with Coca Cola as a supervisor. In his free time he enjoyed trips to the casinos and...

Mar 19, 2020

Viola Ruth Schmidt, 92, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020. She was born November 17, 1927 in Lenox, MI,  the daughter of  the late Herman H. Zohr and Elsie A.(Selle) Zohr. Viola loved being around people and playing cards, Scrabble, crossword puzzles and Bingo. Over the yeas she participated in card groups playing pinnacle and bowling....

Mar 14, 2020

Patricia Ann Eichaker, 73, of Lawton, MI, passed away on March 14, 2020 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on May 17, 1946 in Paw Paw, the daughter of Rudolph and Agnes (Hansen) Eichaker.

Pat graduated from Mattawan High School in 1964. She worked for the United States Postal Service for 30+ years until her retirement. Pat...

Mar 11, 2020

Sofia A. Daggitt, 81, of Lawton, passed away Wednesday March 11, 2020 at her home in Lawton. She was born March 5, 1939 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Angelo Chokas and Eva (Mueller) Chokas. Sofia and her family moved from Chicago to Bangor when she was a child, where she was raised on the family farm. She...

Mar 10, 2020

Martin John Rogers passed away on March 10th 2020, at the age of 30.  He was born in Paw Paw, Michigan, on November 24th 1989, the son of Buddy and Debra (Cottman) Rogers.  He graduated Paw Paw High School in 2008.  Everything that he pursued, he put his full passion into.  He took pride in his work and he...

Mar 7, 2020

Theodore A. Martin, 90, passed away March 7, 2020 at Park Village Pines in Kalamazoo. He was born June 7, 1929 in Chicago. His family moved to Paw Paw during WWII. While living in Paw Paw he was employed by Paw Paw Plating and participated in the local bowling and golf leagues. Years later he moved to Cornell Street...

Mar 5, 2020

On Thursday, March 5, 2020, Shirley Mae Anchor passed away at her Hartford home, her husband Larry at her side and surrounded by her children. Shirley was born December 15, 1937, the oldest daughter of Joseph and Lilah Jordan. She was a 1955 graduate of Hartford High School. Shirley and Larry were married on July 28, 1956.

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Mar 4, 2020

Ronald L. Jach, formerly of Paw Paw, entered eternal life on March 4, 2020. He was 70 years old. Ron passed away after a long courageous battle with throat cancer, as well as a heart condition. Ron was born on April 18, 1949 in Paw Paw, to the late Guy T. and Donna L. (Squire) Jach. Ron graduated from...

Mar 4, 2020

Jessica Rae Silber (August 12, 1979 – March 4, 2020) was born in Santa Rosa, California and grew up in Paw Paw, Michigan.  She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from MSU and tenaciously pursued her desire to be a healer by earning a Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture from Pacific College of Oriental...

Feb 27, 2020

David Symmons Geren, age 57, of Kalamazoo, MI, died at Bronson Hospital on February 27, 2020 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on  September 28, 1962 in Kalamazoo, the son of Alfred and Jacqueline (Bright) Geren and has lived in the Kalamazoo area for his entire life.

Dave graduated from Mattawan High School and will be remembered...

Feb 26, 2020

Jamey Jo Mallory, 48 Years, of Lawton, MI, died on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 27, 1971 in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Larry and Nancy (Johnson) Mallory. Jamey graduated from Lawton High School in 1989. He worked as a builder with his father and his brother. He was also in business...

Feb 24, 2020

Ed passed away the night of February 24th, 2020 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.  He was born, raised, and lived in Paw Paw, MI and was 76 years young.  Ed was loved by so many; he was there to help anyone that he could.  On most days you could find Ed in and around his home always working...

Feb 21, 2020

Mark N. Hande, 68, of Keyser, West Virginia, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia. He was born on September 22, 1951 in Paw Paw to the late Harold and Dorothy (Freer) Hande. Mark was a Vietnam veteran. He loved music and played keyboard and guitar. He also enjoyed reading and...

Feb 18, 2020

William Charles Lasinski, Sr., 87, of Lawton, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at his home. He was born February 10, 1933 in Chicago, the son of  the late Percivel Lasinski and Jeanette (Halverson) Lasinski . Bill grew up in Chicago and moved to Michigan after serving in the Air Force as a mechanic during the Korean War. He...