Obituaries
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)...
Lori Ann (Mathias) Leach
Sep 27, 2019
Lori Ann Leach, 51, of Lawrence, MI, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on July 8, 1968, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of G. Thomas and Gloria (Baris) Mathias.
Lori won the Michigan State Championship Sled Dog racing at just 6 years old. She then began to show Draft horses and...
Aubrie C. Robbins
Sep 21, 2019
Aubrie C. Robbins, 89, of Paw Paw, passed away Saturday September 21, 2019 at Bronson LakeView Hospital. He was born April 4, 1930 in Smith Creek , Kentucky, the son of Franklin J. and Viano (Morgan) Robbins. Aubrie loved spending his free time fishing and hunting as well as working on his vintage Model A. On, July 26, 1950...
Patricia Jean (Germaine) Lanphear
Sep 19, 2019
Patricia passed away Thursday evening, September 19, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born March 23, 1945 in Minneapolis Minnesota, the daughter of the late Emery and Ruth(O’Brien) Germaine. She was a 1963 graduate of Lawton High School, where she continued to serve her community in various roles including Girl Scout Leader, Miss Lawton Pageant Coordinator and Athletic...
Harold Wanink
Sep 18, 2019
Harold Wanink, 77, of Lawton, went to be with Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at StoryPoint in Portage. He was born February 6, 1942 in Lawton, to the late Herman and Martha (Johnson) Wanink. Harold enjoyed working with his hands, from cars to woodworking. He had a strong work ethic and a great sense of humor. He...
Leslie McFadden
Sep 12, 2019
Leslie McFadden passed away at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI, on September 12, 2019, at the age of 62. Leslie was born on April 3, 1957, in Paw Paw, MI, to William and Virginia (White) McFadden, and was the youngest of four siblings. She is preceded in death by both parents and her sister Olive (Randy) McGuire....
Virginia Louise (Renshaw) Snell
Sep 12, 2019
Virginia "Ginny" Louise Snell, 85, of Lawton, passed away September 12, 2019 at White Oaks Assisted Living. She was born September 30, 1933 in Quincy Township , Michigan, the daughter of the late Judge Frederick Joseph Renshaw and Gladys Neta (Moore) Renshaw. Ginny graduated as Valedictorian from Coldwater High School in 1951, she went on to earn her Bachelor...
Irene Helen (Budzen) Cassada
Sep 9, 2019
Irene Helen (Budzen) Cassada passed away September 9, 2019, at Rose Arbor Hospice.
Irene was born December 23, 1929, at home in Detroit, Michigan. She moved to Paw Paw, Michigan in December of 1945. Irene graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1947 and then went to cosmetology school. She worked for Audrey's Beauty Shop in Paw...
Ruthann (Haag) Bryer
Sep 2, 2019
Ruthann M. Bryer, 76, of Portage, MI, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019. She was born on January 7, 1943, in Plainfield, NJ, the youngest of five children to Theodore Haag Sr. and Irene (Matson) Haag.
The Swedish family moved to Baltimore, where they celebrated Christmas on Christmas Eve and would go bowling and ice skating...
Clara Slote (Slote) Crose
Aug 30, 2019
Clara Slote Crose of Paw Paw, Michigan died August 30, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Clara was born on November 10, 1926 in Florence Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan the daughter of Leslie and Leona (Seeley) Slote. She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1944 and attended Michigan State University, graduating in 1948. On August...
R. Graham Beyer
Aug 29, 2019
R Graham Beyer, 32, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away suddenly in Ridgway, CO, on August 29, 2019. Born Dec. 30, 1986, R was a 2006 graduate of Paw Paw High School. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop 169. R earned a bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University in outdoor and environmental...
Alex Michael Springer
Aug 27, 2019
Alex-Michael Springer, 24, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away on August 27, 2019 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born March 28, 1995 in Paw Paw, MI. Son of Kenneth and Mary (Holland) Springer.
Alex attended Paw Paw High School and is currently working to complete his apprenticeship through Glaziers Local 1165, Valparaiso, IN. where he worked for...
William Edward Bigley Jr.
Aug 26, 2019
William (Bill) Edward Bigley, Jr., age 72, of Paw Paw, MI, died Monday, August 26, 2019. Bill was born May 2, 1947 in New Castle, PA to William Edward Bigley, Sr. and Catherine (McOwen) Bigley. He was previously a resident of Royal Oak, MI for 40 years.
Bill married the love of his life, Mary Ann (Scribner)...
Mary Doran (Parsons) Burkett
Aug 20, 2019
Mary was born in Eagle Grove Iowa on February 12, 1926 to Aurthur and Lorene Parsons. Mary was the middle child to older brother, Walter B. Parsons, and her little sister, Patricia A. Parsons (Light).
At age two Mary officially began her musical career, when she sang a lovely soprano solo at the Congregational Church in Eagle...
Judith Kay (Lammon) Olson
Aug 20, 2019
Judith Kay Olson, 77, of Mattawan, Michigan unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Judy was born October 4, 1941, the first daughter to Robert (Bob) and Elinor (Shutts) Lammon.
Judy graduated from Mattawan High School with the class of 1959. She married Albert Edmond Olson on August 12, 1960. They were married for 56 years before...
Dorothy Jean (Foster) Ketchum
Aug 20, 2019
Dorothy Jean Ketchum, 91, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2019 in Plainwell, MI. She was born on February 20, 1928, in Cadillac, MI, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Dunn) Foster.
Dorothy was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Paw Paw for many years. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and...
Herbert Parker Heighton
Aug 14, 2019
Herbert Parker Heighton, 81, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away peacefully in his home on August 14, 2019. He was born on July 5, 1938, in Kalamazoo, MI, son of Earl and Beatrice (Bush) Heighton.
Herb finished high school and joined the United States Air Force at 17 years old. He was very proud of his service...
Sandra Jean (Bailey) Wanink
Aug 11, 2019
Sandra Jean Wanink, 76, of Lawton, went to be with Lord on Sunday August 11, 2019 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo. She was born November 9, 1942 in Paw Paw, the daughter of the late Maurice O. Bailey and Gertrude B.(Hulbert) Bailey. On April 25, 1964, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church she married Harold H. Wanink who survives....
George John Scukanec
Aug 7, 2019
George John Scukanec ‘Scorch’ (age 75) of Paw Paw passed away at Rose Arbor Hospice in the early morning hours of Wednesday August 7th. George was born on January 9th 1944 in Chicago, IL. A lifelong resident of Paw Paw, he graduated from PPHS Class of 1962. George was an avid fisherman, pool player, and Chicago sports fan, and...
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