Obituaries
Carolyn Copley (Davis) Camfield
Dec 4, 2018
Carolyn Copley Camfield, age 86, of Paw Paw, Michigan returned to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday evening, December 4,, 2018 Carolyn was born October 5, 1932 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Wallace and Esther (Copley) Davis. For many years her firm belief in Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, sustained her and gave her peace. She was preceded in...
Jerry Paul Beck
Dec 4, 2018
Jerry Paul Beck, age 73, of Lawrence, passed away December 4, 2018. He was born September 2, 1945 in Camilla, Georgia, to the late John and Sallie (Stevens) Beck. He is survived by his three children, Yvonne (Randy) Hoekstra, Sharon Hagens and Amy (Bruce Jr.) Smith, seven grandchildren, Jesse (Randall Berkeley) Beck, Chantel (Paul) Reyna, Megan Gulledge, Andrew...
Beatrice Joan (Empson) Olson
Dec 2, 2018
Beatrice Joan Olson, 83, of Paw Paw, MI and formerly of Grand Junction and South Haven, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 5, 1934, the daughter of Rex and Hazel (Goodrich) Empson.
Bea graduated from South Haven Central High School. After high school she...
Candy Michele (Rendel) Kniss
Nov 29, 2018
Candy Michele Kniss, 52, of Paw Paw passed away suddenly November 29, 2018 at her home. She was born February 17, 1966 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Michael Rendel and Joanne (Daggitt) Johnson. Candy was a 1984 graduate of Paw Paw High School, earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Northern Michigan University in 1987 and a Paralegal Certificate...
Mary Ann (Mulrenin) Ford
Nov 24, 2018
Mary Ann Mulrenin Ford passed away Saturday, November 24th after a short battle with cancer. She was born on November 6, 1947, to Charles and Louise (Krause) Mulrenin. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Daniel. She is survived by her sons Eric (Amber) Buck and Glen Ford (Danielle Dragan); step-sons Kirk and...
Connie Frances (Sandahl) Luyk
Nov 24, 2018
Connie Frances Luyk, age 69 of Port St. Lucie, FL, formerly of Allegan, MI was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 24, 2018 in West Palm Beach, FL. After a long and unwavering fight against alzheimer’s, Mom made sure to hang on through her second favorite holiday, Thanksgiving Day, bringing...
Janet (Gertis) Kern
Nov 20, 2018
Janet Kern, 74, of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 31, 1944, the daughter of Edward and Cecelia (Custable) Gertis.
Janet was a very creative woman and she loved to keep busy with her art. She enjoyed painting watercolors, gardening, and any type...
Judy Beckley (Oswalt) VanBrussel
Nov 19, 2018
Judy Beckley VanBrussel, 74, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018, after a brief illness. She was born on October 25, 1944, the daughter of Wilmer & Bernice (Haynes) Oswalt.
Growing up in Texas Corners, she graduated from Portage Central High School, where she met her soon to be husband, Donald. Judy and Donald were married October...
Florence Margaret Vornsand
Nov 17, 2018
Florence Margaret Vornsand, age 102, of Paw Paw Michigan, passed away at her home November 17, 2018. She was born in Glen Ellyn, IL, on May 4, 1916 to the late Alfred John and Florence Louise (Carlson) Vornsand. Florence lived in Hinsdale for may years, she worked for Judge Hooper in Downers Grove as a Legal Secretary most...
John Stanley Czuhajewski
Nov 12, 2018
John Stanley Czuhajewski, age 89, of Paw Paw, passed away at home November 12, 2018. He was born April 30, 1929 in Paw Paw, to the late Michael and Margaret (Bryla) Czuhajewski. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary (Russ), four children, John (Bonnie) Czuhajewski, Dolores Bingham, Robert (Kay Marcum) Czuhajewski and Don (Jo) Czuhajewski,...
Donald John Truppa
Nov 11, 2018
Donald Truppa, 78 of Paw Paw Mi, passed away peacefully surrounded by his adoring family on Sunday November 11, 2018.
Born in Chicago to Nunzio Truppa and Denise (Bonelli) Truppa.
Don was much loved by all that knew him. He was a man with quick wit and a helping heart. Never too busy to lend...
Henry Frank Stromeyer
Nov 5, 2018
Henry Frank Stromeyer, 65, of Lawrence, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 5, 2018, at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born on March 28, 1953, the son of Steven & Margaret (Wild) Stromeyer.
Hank graduated from Bangor High School, where he played football, sang in the choir and participated in drama club. He worked his entire...
Thomas J.R. Terry
Nov 5, 2018
Thomas J.R. Terry, age 70, of Paw Paw, passed away November 5, 2018. He was born to the late Clyde and Tinnie Terry in Lawrence County, Alabama on March 12, 1948. He is survived by his sister, Cherrie (Dennis) Glidden along with many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Thomas was preceded...
Chester Richard Stawiszynski
Nov 2, 2018
Chester Richard Stawiszynski, 91, of Paw Paw, MI, and former resident of Burbank, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 2, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 11, 1927, the son of Jacob and Francis (Lewandowski) Stawiszynski.
Chester was a wonderful man with a never-ending sense of humor that was...
Thomas Edward Baran
Oct 28, 2018
Thomas Edward Baran, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born in Chicago, IL, on June 6, 1942, the son of Edward & Bernice Baran.
Tom graduated and joined the United States Navy, where he served his country faithfully. He was very proud of his military background, and he...
Clarence Bonter
Oct 27, 2018
Clarence Bonter, age 107, of Paw Paw passed away Saturday early afternoon, October 27, 2018 at his home in Paw Paw after a well lived life. He was born December 6, 1910 in Kent County, MI. the son of late Ival and Belle (Rose) Bonter. Clarence worked hard every day of his life. His career consisted...
Larry Craig Hoikka
Oct 26, 2018
Larry C. Hoikka died peacefully at home Friday, October 26, 2018. Larry was born May 5, 1940, in Crystal Falls, Michigan, the son of Ina (Anderson) Hoikka and Joshua Jacob Hoikka. In 1958 he enrolled in the Western Michigan University Aircraft Maintenance Technology Program and earned his Airframe and Powerplant certificate in 1961. He then began repairing and inspecting...
James Franklin Haynes
Oct 23, 2018
Haynes, James Franklin “Papow”
Mattawan & Paw Paw, MI
Passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 in his home surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Lawrence County, Alabama to James Marion Haynes and Dollie Mae (Heflin) Haynes on May 21, 1937. United in marriage to Delia Velma (Roden) Haynes August 17, 1958....
David Matthew Brusach
Oct 23, 2018
David Matthew Brusach, 69, of Mattawan, MI, passed away early Tuesday, October 23, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 12, 1948, the son of Peter and Margaret (Hosh) Brusach.
David attended Western Michigan University. While studying, he was drafted into the United States Army. He served faithfully with the B Company, 720th...
Linda Lou (Madison) Britt
Oct 22, 2018
Linda Lou Britt, age 65, lifelong resident of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2018 at her home. She was born May 13, 1953 in Paw Paw, the daughter of the late Carl James and Elizabeth Marie (Lossie) Madison. Linda is survived by her husband, James Britt, two children, Travis (Amber) Britt and Ashley (Kevin Mead)...
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