Obituaries
Alton Lester Newbre
Mar 4, 2019
Alton Lester Newbre, 92, of Lawton, passed away March 4, 2019 at his home. He was born August 17, 1926 in Kalamazoo, the son of Lester and Ruth Newbre. Alton served in the Army during the WWII era, he retired from driving truck after many years. He was a member of the Shriner's, Eagles and the VFW. Alton was...
Brenda Kay (Melson) Young
Feb 26, 2019
Brenda Kay Young, age 59, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019. She was born October 18, 1959 in Paw Paw, the daughter of the late Luther Melson and Vernie (Westmoreland) Melson. Brenda was a active member of Living Waters Church II, where she was a Sunday school teacher. She cherished time spent with her grandchildren...
Rita Jeanette (Morin) Bober
Feb 24, 2019
Rita Jeanette (Morin) Bober was the second oldest of eight children and was happily married to Norman for 54 years.
She graduated with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Howard University. She enjoyed observing the plant world all-around her and expressed gratitude for their healing presence. An avid reader she was also known...
Helen Ruth (Peake) Russell
Feb 20, 2019
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Robert Delson Curtiss
Feb 19, 2019
Robert Delson Curtiss, 71, of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was born October 25, 1947 in Wabash, Indiana, the son of Wilson L. Curtiss and Kathryn (Price) Curtiss. Robert had 20 years of service as a welder with the Dana Company in Syracuse Indiana. He loved motorcycles and corvettes and enjoyed reading a good book. He...
Arlene Joan (Lewandowski) Michales
Feb 18, 2019
Heaven gained a beautiful angel.
Arlene Joan Michales, 79, of Paw Paw, MI, died peacefully in the comfort of her beloved home on February 18, 2019.
She was born June 9, 1939 in Manistee, MI, the daughter of Joseph (Red) and Clara Lewandowski (Ake).
Arlene married Joseph (Joe) Michales on February 1st, 1958,...
Bradley John Noeldner
Feb 18, 2019
Bradley John Noeldner, 66, of Paw Paw, MI, died February 18, 2019, in Kalamazoo, MI.
He was born October 10, 1952, in Watertown, SD, the son of Howard and Margaret (Downes) Noeldner.
Brad graduated from South Shore High School and Lake Area Vocational Technical Institute in South Dakota with his construction degree. He worked construction...
Evan Michael Hughes
Feb 4, 2019
Evan Michael Hughes, 64, of Paw Paw, MI, died February 4, 2019, in Kalamazoo MI.
He was born September 13, 1954, in Coshocton, OH, son of the Reverend Canon John Charles and Laverne Jean Hughes.
Evan graduated from Elston High School in Michigan City, IN and went on to attend Kalamazoo College where he earned...
David Michael Gardner
Jan 28, 2019
David Michael Gardner, 64, of Lawrence, passed away Monday January 28, 2019 at his home. He was born May 8, 1954 in Paw Paw, the son of the late Robert L.Gardner and Joyce L.(Marks) Gardner . David, cherished his family including his Poodles, he loved riding his tractor and gardening around his home. For 43 years he was...
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...
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