Obituaries
Yvonne O. (Francq) Black
Sep 2, 2018
Yvonne O. Black, age 82, of Paw Paw passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, September 2, 2018 at her home with family by her side. Yvonne was born January 11, 1936 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Omer and Orphina (Demaret) Francq. She retired from Visiting Nurses Association in 1998 after many dedicated years. Yvonne enjoyed gardening,...
Ian Dominic Ridderbos
Aug 24, 2018
Ian Dominic Ridderbos, age 43, of Sparta, Michigan left his earthly life August 24, 2018. He was born May 28, 1975 in Paw Paw to John and Dee Ann (Sperti) Ridderbos. Ian was raised in Paw Paw, Michigan and graduated in 1994 from Paw Paw High School. Ian continued his education attending Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Eastern Michigan University...
Jacob Kozul
Aug 23, 2018
Jacob Paul Kozul, age 37, of Grand Rapids, passed away August 23, 2018. He was born July 24, 1981 in Kalamazoo. Jake is survived by his loving wife Kara Rozin and their fur child Arnie. Jake is also survived by his mother Judy (Arnie) Redsicker, his father John “Duke” Kozul, and brother Michael (Neddie) Kozul. Jacob understood that life...
Leonard Harry Romanak
Aug 23, 2018
Leonard Harry Romanak, age 69, of Bangor, passed away suddenly August 23, 2018. He was born on November 17, 1948 in Mattawan to the late John and Vivian (Smead) Romanak. Leonard is survived by his wife, Donna (Curtis-Lopez) Romanak, four children and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter. Leonard proudly served in the Marines. He...
Tabitha Wisecup
Aug 23, 2018
Tabitha Wisecup, age 40, of Ypsilanti, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away suddenly on August 23, 2018. She is survived by her mother, Sylvia (Earl) Smith, her father, Harvey Wisecup, sister, Sabrina Barker, three brothers, Gene (Jenessa) Smith, Corey (Jen) Smith, Dylan (Megan) Smith, nephew, Jeremiah, three nieces, Bre-tana, Jada and Jaris. Tabitha is also survived by many aunts,...
Evelyn (Kelley) Tolhurst
Aug 17, 2018
Evelyn Tolhurst, age 69, of Mattawan, passed away at home with her family by her side on August 17, 2018. She was born October 1, 1948 in Buchanan, Michigan, to the late Lester and Mildred Kelley. She is survived by her five children, Deborah Stickney, Sheila (Mark) Gill, Curtis (Freda) Tolhurst, Rhonda (Joseph) Jones, and Angela Young, eight grandchildren,...
Claire Kaichen Robinson
Aug 14, 2018
Claire Kaichen Robinson, age 14, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born April 2, 2004 in Taiyuen, China. She is survived by her parents, Kelly and Rebecca (Owen) Robinson, five siblings, Ben Robinson, Tatiana Bryant, Jenny Robinson, Dan (McKalia) Robinson and Colton Robinson, grandparents, Bruce and...
Nanna Elizabeth (Stephensen) Hagard
Aug 14, 2018
Nanna Elisabeth Hagard, age 90, of Paw Paw, passed away August 14, 2018 at her home. She was born in Barum, Norway, May 2, 1928 to the late Eiliv and Gudrun (Bogen) Stephensen. Nanna is survived by her husband, Per Hagard, whom she married September 13, 1952 in Oslo, Norway. Also surviving are her three daughters, Merete Powers,...
Charles "Chuck" William Overacker
Aug 13, 2018
Charles “Chuck” William Overacker, age 90, passed away Monday evening, August 13, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Chuck was born August 31, 1927 in Almena Township the son of Edwin and Ada (Rupert) Overacker. He graduated from Mattawan High School and was later united in marriage to the love of his life, Evelyn Denzel, on...
Esther M. (Soltysinski) Nolan
Aug 11, 2018
Esther M. Nolan, age 91 of Paw Paw, passed away August 11, 2018. She was born in Chicago on October 23, 1926 to the late Joseph and Petranella (Wachowski) Soltysinski. She is survived by her children Robert (Wife Nancy) Nolan, Melanie Baggett, grandson, Nicholas (Fiancée Melissa Bigelow) Baggett, great grandson Nolan Baggett, her two canine companions, PunKin Pi, Ruby...
Beverly (Britten) Ward
Aug 2, 2018
Beverly Ward, 69, of Grand Haven, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully August 2, 2018 at her residence.
She was the wife of Larry Ward, they were married April 18, 1986 in Paw Paw.
Beverly was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on January 16, 1949, the daughter of the...
Joanne Elizabeth (McKee) Stearns
Jul 30, 2018
Joanne Elizabeth Stearns, age 84 passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 30, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Joanne was born December 24, 1933 in Paw Paw, Michigan the daughter of Roswald and Frances (Webb) McKee. Joanne was the “Bingo Queen”. She enjoyed puzzles, crocheting, needle point, knitting and making quilts for her family and friends. But...
Katie Renee Carlsen
Jul 28, 2018
Katie Renee Carlsen, five months of Decatur, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, July 28, 2018. She was born in Elkhart, Indiana, on February 9, 2018 the daughter of Patrick and Marcie Carlsen whom survive. Katie is also survived by her brother, James, Grandparents, Sue Hemenway and Trevor (Chris) Carlsen, great grandparents, Marie Hemenway, Ken (Joan) Carlsen, Pete...
Clifford Lee Samuels
Jul 22, 2018
Clifford Lee Samuels age 92, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away peacefully Sunday, July 22, 2018 with family at his side. Clifford was born April 23, 1926 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Clifford and Marjorie (Delanty) Samuels. Clifford proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. He was united in marriage to the former...
Stella (Wrona) Krause
Jul 22, 2018
Stella V. Krause, age 94 of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully July 22, 2018 at White Oaks assisted Living, Lawton, Michigan. Stella was born November 29, 1923 in Joliet, Illinois, the daughter of the late Peter and Agnes (Kalamuski) Wrona.
On June 02, 1962 Stella married Alfred Krause and enjoyed over 45 years of marriage....
Dean Burton Soule
Jul 21, 2018
Dean Burton Soule, age 82 passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dean was born on July 4, 1936 in Paw Paw, the son of LeRoy and Bertha (Nadwornik) Soule. Dean graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1955. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church; where he volunteered...
Ivan James Canavan
Jul 20, 2018
Ivan James Canavan, age 88 passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 20, 2018 at his residence in Paw Paw, MI. Ivan was born September 29, 1929 in Three Rivers, MI, the son of James and Mildred (Weatherbee) Canavan. Ivan proudly served his country during the Koran War in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to...
Melford Fredrick West
Jul 17, 2018
Melford F. West, 88, of Lawton passed away July 17, 2018 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. Mel was born September 24, 1929 in Wilton, Maine to Everett and Zetta (Hill) West.
He served in the US Army during the Korean War as an aircraft mechanic, learning not only how to fix planes, but to fly...
Artie Ruth (Alexander) Mitchell
Jul 16, 2018
Artie Ruth Mitchell, age 85, of Mattawan, passed away at home July 16, 2018 with her family at her side. She was born on December 12, 1932 in Evart, Michigan, to the late Arthur H. and Elvie (Zeller) Alexander. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Sidney Mitchell, two daughters, Mary Beth (Larry) Wolthuis, Joni Lynn (Buddy)...
Stephen Warner Towle
Jul 13, 2018
Stephen Warner Towle, age 81, of Paw Paw, passed away July 13, 2018 at his home. He was born in McGregor, Iowa, on February 9, 1937 to the late William Irving and LaVonne (Prouty) Towle. On November 7,1959 he was united in marriage to Virgene (Berns) Towle whom survives. Also surviving are four children, Stella Torres, Russ (Heidi) Towle,...
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