Obituaries
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,...
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...
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