Obituaries

Sep 20, 2018

Esther H. Marcelletti of Paw Paw, Michigan, passed away on September 20, 2018. She was born in Chicago, IL on June 15, 1928 and attended LaFayette, Sabin and Tuly High in Chicago until moving to Michigan and graduated from Paw Paw High School. She also attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Esther served her community for many years with Van/Cass...

Sep 18, 2018

Albert B. Treat, age 94, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday morning, September 18, 2018, at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence, Battle Creek, MI.  Al was born August 12, 1924, in Paw Paw the son of the late Allen and Edith (Chase) Treat.

Al was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II serving as an...

Sep 16, 2018

David Gibbons Clark Sr.

August 4, 1949 – September 16, 2018

Dave was born in Chalfont St. Giles, England on August 4, 1949 to parents Gibbons and Phyllis Clark.  His father was a pastor, so growing up they lived in a few different Michigan communities where he served in local churches.   Dave attended...

Sep 13, 2018

Ben Alfred Tombs age 85, passed away unexpectedly September 13, 2018 in Darby, PA. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 119 E. Delaware St., Decatur, Michigan.

Sep 12, 2018

Mark Thomas Bessey, age 58, of Paw Paw, passed away September 12, 2018. He was born in Paw Paw on September 24, 1959 to Tom and Joanne Bessey whom survive. Also surviving is his brother, Jeffrey (Anne) Bessey of Woodbury, New Jersey, sister, Cynthia Hatfield of Norton Shores, Michigan along with two nephews, Jason and Matthew and one niece...

Sep 4, 2018

Sophia Jade Ernst-Kucsera, age 3 years, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in Almena Township. Sophia was born May 27, 2015 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the daughter of Corey Kucsera and Tasha Ernst. She was a very happy child; her laughter was infectious. Sophia loved to dance and sing and collect rocks. Her favorite movie was Mohana &...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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,...