Obituaries
Harry V. Demissianos
Jan 20, 2019
Harry V. Demissianos, M.D., died peacefully on January 20, 2019, at his home in Lawrence, Michigan. He was born January 16, 1928, in Paris, France to Vasilis and Sofia Demissianos. He grew up in Athens, Greece, and attended Athena College from 1937 – 1947, where he was valedictorian of his prep school class. In 1947, he matriculated to Bowdoin...
Elodia (De La Garza) Gonzalez
Jan 14, 2019
Elodia De La Garza Gonzalez, 88, of Mattawan, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 14, 2019, in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on November 27, 1931, daughter of Napoleon and Estella De La Garza, in a small town in Mexico.
Elodia met her Husband Alfonso and they were married on October 29,...
Shirley Ann (Monroe) Tellam
Jan 13, 2019
Shirley Ann Tellam, 82, of Kalamazoo, passed away Sunday January 13, 2019. She was born July 10, 1936 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Lester C. and Janet (Weston) Monroe. Shirley was active in working and teaching with her husband in their bowling business. She enjoyed interior design and decorating. She was a past member of Mothers Club and served...
Jerry Wayne Robinson
Jan 12, 2019
Jerry Wayne Robinson , 68, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away on January 12, 2019, at home. He was born February 17, 1950, in Springfield, VT, son of Robert and Bernice (Baker) Robinson.
Jerry graduated from Reseda High School in 1968. He married the love of his life, JoAnn in 1970 and was drafted into the United...
Eugene Ralph Mitchell
Jan 12, 2019
Eugene Ralph Mitchell, 88, of Paw Paw, peacefully went into the loving arms of Kathleen Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Maple Lake Assisted Living. He was born May 12, 1930 in Chicago, the son of the late Joseph James and Dorothy (Klazura) Mitchell.
Gene served his country in the Air Force during the Korean...
Guyneal "Jill" (Diamon) Harring
Jan 2, 2019
Guyneal Ann “Jill” Harring, 68, of Paw Paw, went to be with the Lord January 2, 2019 in the comfort of her home in Paw Paw. Jill was born in Kalamazoo to the late Clare and “Ginger” (Teachout) Diamon. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central and went on to work for J.M. Wilson, White and White and later in her...
Jax Patrick Melvin Grissom
Dec 30, 2018
Jax Patrick Melvin Grissom, 8 months of Kalamazoo, passed away suddenly December 30, 2018 at home. He was born May 2, 2018 in Kalamazoo, son of Jacob Grissom and Krystina Werner whom survive. Also surviving are grandparents, Dan (Julie) Werner, James Grissom and Crysta (Cory) McNair, great grandparents, Shirley Kalmbach, Leo Lanphear and Lyla Blue. The family will receive...
Norbert A. Kolassa
Dec 30, 2018
Norbert A. Kolassa, 85, of Paw Paw, passed away December 30, 2018 at his home. He was born December 13,1933 in Chicago, the son of John Kolassa and Martha Kolassa . Norbert was raised in Chicago and served in the Army. For many years in Chicago he worked as a handy man repairing washing machines. It was no secret...
Dorothy H. (Freer) Hande
Dec 29, 2018
Dorothy H. Hande, 92, of Paw Paw, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo. She was born November 12, 1926 in Chicago, to the late John and Margaret (Schuh) Freer. On January 9, 1951 in Paw Paw, she was united in marriage to Harold L. Hande, who preceded her in death June 9, 2018. She...
Edward Charles Cerny
Dec 24, 2018
Edward Charles Cerny, Jr., 86, of Lawton, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018 at his home. He was born June 22, 1932 in Midlothian, Illinois, to the late Edward Charles, Sr., and Sophia Ann (Kadlec) Cerny. Ed was a member of the Lawton Antique Tractor Club and the Southwest Michigan Snowmobile Club. He enjoyed outdoor activities, camping, 4-wheeling and...
George Siskaninetz
Dec 24, 2018
George Siskaninetz, 83, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away Monday December 24, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born February 11, 1935 in Decatur, the son of the late John and Mary (Forzan) Siskaninetz . George joined the Air Force after graduating from Decatur High School, he then proudly served his country in the Air...
Andres Cantu Cardenas
Dec 21, 2018
Andres Cantu Cardenas, 66, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at his home.
He was born March 5, 1952 in Laredo, Texas, the son of the late Jesus Morales Cardenas and Celestina (Cantu) Cardenas.
On July 14, 1979 in Comstock, Andres was united in marriage to Betsylee (Ryan) Cardenas who preceded...
Barbara Anne Alden
Dec 12, 2018
Barbara Anne Alden, 70, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo. She was born on November 19, 1948 in Paw Paw to the late Kenneth B. and Evelyn A.(VanDerRoest ) Alden.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim VanWyk in 2017. She is survived...
Margurite Doreen (Fiocchetti) Bellware
Dec 12, 2018
Over nine decades, from Chicago to Paw Paw, Mich., there was never a lonely neighbor, a household pet or a niece, nephew, cousin or friend who left Margurite Bellware’s table hungry or unhappy. A child of Italian immigrants, Margurite (who was alternately known as “Maggie” or “Aunt Marge”) spent her life devoted to the comfort and care of...
Beverly Lucille (Cummins) Lewis
Dec 11, 2018
Beverly Lucille Lewis, age 90, of Mattawan, went home to the Lord December 11, 2018. She was born on September 4, 1928 in South Haven to the late Raymond and Martina Cummins. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, James William Lewis along with four children, Shelia Russell, Jimmy Lewis, Bobby Lewis and Beverly “Sissy” Ann Lewis....
T. Mike Thomas
Dec 10, 2018
T. Mike Thomas, 79, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 10, 2018, in Belmont, Michigan. He was born in St. Joseph, MI, on September 30, 1939, son of Theodore Henry Thomas and Anna Marie Thomas.
Mike graduated from Michigan State University and went on to Ohio State University...
Michael Christopher Jones
Dec 5, 2018
Michael Christopher Jones, 56, of Paw Paw, passed away suddenly on Wednesday December 5, 2018. He was born October 24, 1962 in Paw Paw, the son of the late William Jones and Myrna (Germaine) Jones . Mike was Vice President of Forman Glass. He Enjoyed hunting, weightlifting and sports in general. He loved his Harley and although he...
Vlasta A. (Benak) Stawiszynski
Dec 5, 2018
Vlasta A. Stawiszynski, 88, of Paw Paw, MI, and former resident of Burbank, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at home. She was born November 23, 1930 the daughter of Bohumil and Katherin Benak.
Val graduated from high school and married the love of her life, Chester, on September 24, 1949. They were happily...
William Grevelding
Dec 5, 2018
William “Bill” Grevelding, age 91, of Paw Paw, passed away December 5, 2018. He was born August 11, 1927, in Syracuse, New York, to William and Regina (Solinski) Grevelding. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jeanne (Kleckler) Grevelding, his three children, William Grevelding, Margaret (Dana) Stiffler, Thomas Grevelding, two grandchildren, Evan (Crystal) Stiffler, Edward (Jordi) Granger,...
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