Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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,...

Jul 10, 2018

Edward (Ed) born February 22, 1940 in Harper Woods, Michigan past away at home in Lawton Michigan Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the age of 78 years. He is survived by his wife Deborah J. (Monarch) Pullen. The son of the late Ernest and Ethel (Shaina) Pullen. He enjoyed family, friends, fishing, and just taking off on a road...

Jul 9, 2018

In keeping with Paul's wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service is being planned at a later date.

Jul 8, 2018

Betty Jean Hendrickson, age 88, passed away early Sunday, July 8, 2018 in Galesburg, Michigan. Betty was born on March 29, 1930 in Otsego, Michigan the daughter of Ray and Myrtle (Trippie) Stratton. She was a member of the Eagles in Paw Paw. Betty enjoyed gardening; especially her flowers, fishing and bird watching.

Betty is survived by...

Jul 3, 2018

Clara Jane Small, age 98, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully July, 3, 2018. She was born in Bangor, MI, on January 22, 1920 to the late Herman and Evangeline (Dukesherar) Schlieter. She is survived by her son, Robert (Ruth) Small, granddaughter, Danielle (Kyle) Simonds, two great grandchildren, Mason and Allie and one sister, Elenore.

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Jun 28, 2018

Marla Rae Brinkmoeller, age 64, of Paw Paw, passed away at her home June 28, 2018. She was born on January 16, 1954 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of the late Steven and Pauline (Cochrane)  Archer. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Rev. Leonard Brinkmoeller, to whom she was united in marriage on May 1,...

Jun 16, 2018

John Alvin Titman age 78, of Paw Paw passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 16, 2018. He was born June 11, 1940 in Columbus Nebraska, the son of Lyle and Frances (Stachura)Titman. He was united in marriage to the former Joyce Fox on June 30, 1990 in Paw Paw; she preceded him death on October 19, 2011.

Jun 13, 2018

Robert Forrest Ritter, age 94, of Paw Paw passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2018 at his home with his family at his side.  Bob was born April 13, 1924 in Lawton, MI the son of the late Forrest and Nettie (Beach) Ritter.  He graduated from Lawton High School class of 1943.  Bob was a veteran of the Korean...