Obituaries

Elizabeth Louise Cummings

Elizabeth Louise Cummings

Apr 18, 2019

Elizabeth Louise Cummings, 56, of Mattawan, MI, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 18, 2019, at her home in Mattawan, MI.

She was born September 23, 1962, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of James Cummings and Nancy Crews.

Liz had a passion for the outdoors and a respect for nature. She...

Theresa Marie Sirrine

Theresa Marie Sirrine

Apr 15, 2019

Theresa Marie Sirrine, 31, of Paw Paw, MI, died April 15, 2019 in Kalamazoo. She was born August 12, 1987 in Paw Paw, MI, daughter of James Wood and Linda Sirrine.

Theresa graduated from Paw Paw High School. She worked at Family Fare and the Marathon. She loved music, crafts and arts. She liked drawing and coloring...

Nancy Lou-Ellen (Wheeler)  Steele

Nancy Lou-Ellen (Wheeler) Steele

Apr 13, 2019

Nancy Lou-Ellen Steele, 79 of Kalamazoo, Michigan went to be with the Lord on Saturday April 13, 2019.   Born October 23, 1939 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Coramay (Abrams) and Richard O. Wheeler, Nancy graduated from Mattawan High School in 1957 and attended Tracey’s Beauty Academy and graduated as a cosmetologist.    She received her Associate in Applied Science with a...

Anthony Lewis Benzie

Anthony Lewis Benzie

Apr 3, 2019

Anthony L. Benzie, 86, of Paw Paw, MI, died April 3, 2019, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on April 27, 1932, in Burnside, PA, the son of Stanley Benzie and Agnes (Rybarcek) Benzie.

Anthony graduated from Montgomery Schools in Pennsylvania. He proudly served in the Unites States Army as an engineer during the Korean War. Tony...

Virginia "Ginnie" (Stimac)  Atwater

Virginia "Ginnie" (Stimac) Atwater

Apr 2, 2019

Virginia "Ginnie" Atwater, 82, of Lawton, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at her home. She was born May 16, 1936 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the lateTony and Alice (Miles) Stimac. Ginnie was active with her family, their home was the "neighborhood house". She was a Brownie troop leader, softball coach and player. She enjoyed bingo and bowling...

Wanda Joyce (Stohrer)  Eichaker

Wanda Joyce (Stohrer) Eichaker

Apr 1, 2019

Wanda Eichaker, 78, of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday April 1, 2019.

She was born July 19, 1940 in Benton Harbor, the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Versaw) Stohrer. Wanda and Ronald were members of the Kalamazoo Corvette Club for 19 years, she enjoyed the color tour in the fall and dinner cruises with the club....

Robin Sue (Rennhack)  Nitz

Robin Sue (Rennhack) Nitz

Mar 31, 2019

Robin Sue Nitz (nee Rennhack), a lifelong resident of southwest Michigan, left this world for a better place on Sunday, March 31.  She was born on October 28th to the late Dick Paul (D.P.) Rennhack and Lucille Rennhack (nee Reck) in St. Joseph.  She attended Immanuel Lutheran School in Bridgman and graduated as the salutatorian of the Paw Paw...

Timothy Alan Deaner

Timothy Alan Deaner

Mar 27, 2019

Dedicated, caring and selfless, Timothy Deaner’s world revolved around his loved ones. He was the definition of a hard working family man, but knew how to balance it with a good amount of fun, a true jokester. While his days with us were far too few, the lasting gifts of his life will long live in the hearts...

Candace Louise (Wood)  Laufer

Candace Louise (Wood) Laufer

Mar 25, 2019

Candace Louise Laufer, 72, of Paw Paw, MI, died March 25, 2019, in Kalamazoo, MI.

She was born April 5, 1946, in Ludington, MI, the daughter of William and Jeanne (Wiegand) Wood.

Candy graduated from Ludington High School in 1964 and then Central Michigan University in 1968 with her degree in education. She taught English...

Henry "Skip" A. Youngblood

Henry "Skip" A. Youngblood

Mar 20, 2019

Henry (Skip) A.Youngblood , Jr. of Paw Paw, MI. passed away March 20, 2019, surrounded by his family at Rose Arbor Hospice.

Skip was born on September 26, 1931, to Henry A. Sr., and Eleanor (Nellie) Youngblood in Blue Island IL. He was the 8th of 9 children in his family.

Skip moved to Allegan,...

Patricia Jean (Hunt)  Van Sickle

Patricia Jean (Hunt) Van Sickle

Mar 14, 2019

Patricia J. Van Sickle, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2019 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, and son Terry Van Sickle.  She is survived by daughter-in-law Colleen Van Sickle, sons, Dyrle Van Sickle, Mike (Joyce) Van Sickle, Jeff (Joanne) Van Sickle and daughter Lisa (Millard) Lockwood; 12 grandchildren; 4 great...

Clarence Earl Longcore

Clarence Earl Longcore

Mar 14, 2019

Clarence Earl Longcore Jr., 88, of Mattawan, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at his home. He was born May 3, 1930 in Comstock Park, Michigan, the son of Clarence Earl Longcore Sr.and Nola (Hayden) Longcore. Clarence retired from Local #7 as a union truck driver and was a former member of the AMA (American Motorcycle Association). He...

Lawrence Lewis Spencer

Lawrence Lewis Spencer

Mar 14, 2019

Lawrence Lewis Spencer, 89, of Lawton, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born March 14, 1930 in Lawton, to the late Lawrence and Dorothy Spencer. He is survived by his daughter, Gayle (Ken) Beach of Paw Paw, son, Tom Spencer of Lawton, grandchild, Lee (Abbigail) Beach of Paw Paw,  Great-Grandson, Cameron...

Dr. Kenneth Andrew Steuer Ph.D.

Dr. Kenneth Andrew Steuer Ph.D.

Mar 14, 2019

Dr. Kenneth Andrew Steuer, Ph.D., 61, died March 14, 2019, at home in Mattawan, MI. He was born in 1957, in Sayville, NY, the son of Andrew and M. Dorothy "Dot" (Schunk) Steuer.

Ken attended the University of New Hampshire, earning his bachelor's degree in history. He then attended Georgetown University earning a Master of Science in...

Pamela Sue (Emhoff)  Froeber

Pamela Sue (Emhoff) Froeber

Mar 13, 2019

Pamela Sue Froeber, 64, of Lawrence, MI, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on March 13, 2019, at home.

She was born September 6, 1954, in Saint Joseph, MI, daughter of James and Jacqueline (Snyder) Emhoff.

Pam graduated from high school and was a very proud working woman. She was big...

Lois Mary (Germaine)  Peter

Lois Mary (Germaine) Peter

Mar 12, 2019

Lois Mary Peter, age 92, passed away March 12, 2019 at Maple Lake Assisted Living in Paw Paw with her family at her side.  Lois was born June 8, 1926 in White Rock, South Dakota, the daughter of Emery and Velva (Keifer) Germaine.  She married Wayne Harvey Peter on November 21, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota before moving to Paw...

Dale Joseph Richmond Sr.

Dale Joseph Richmond Sr.

Mar 12, 2019

Dale Joseph Richmond, age 68, Passed away March 12, 2019.

Dale served in the Army for four years and received two letters of recommendation from his commanding officer in 1972. Dale worked in the body industry painting cars and for awhile owned his own shop. He was a proud member and former President of the Paw Paw...

Thelma Mae (Hunkins)  French

Thelma Mae (Hunkins) French

Mar 9, 2019

Thelma Mae French, age 90, passed away March 9, 2019 at Rose Arbor with her family by her side.

She was born September 13, 1928 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late O.C. and Theo Effie (Diamond) Hunkins. In 1947 she met Junior French who had just gotten home from the Navy. They were...

Jonathan David Vore

Jonathan David Vore

Mar 8, 2019

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his children's college fund.  Checks made payable to Heather Vore.

Gladys (Sousley)  Thompson

Gladys (Sousley) Thompson

Mar 5, 2019

Gladys Thompson, 78, of Lawrence, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at her home. She was born September 30, 1940 daughter of the late Chester and Mable (Trusdell) Sousley. Gladys Enjoyed traveling and going to the casino with her friends, the "HAGS" and spoiling her grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Bryan Casasanto, two daughters, Roberta Casasanto...

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