Obituaries

Edward "Ed" Allen Pullen

Edward "Ed" Allen Pullen

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...

Paul Lee Moore

Paul Lee Moore

Jul 9, 2018

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

Betty Jean Hendrickson

Betty Jean Hendrickson

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...

Clara Jane (Schlieter)  Small

Clara Jane (Schlieter) Small

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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Marla Rae (Archer)  Brinkmoeller

Marla Rae (Archer) Brinkmoeller

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,...

John Alvin Titman

John Alvin Titman

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.

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Robert Forrest Ritter

Robert Forrest Ritter

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...

Harold Leland Hande

Harold Leland Hande

Jun 9, 2018

Harold Leland Hande age 91, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 09, 2018 with his family at his side. Harold was born May 8, 1927 in Gardner, N. Dakota the son of Knute and Haranda (Toftosvnd) Hande. He proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Air Force. Harold was united in marriage to the former Dorothy Freer...

Dennis Leo VerSluis

Dennis Leo VerSluis

Jun 2, 2018

Dennis Leo VerSluis, age 61, of Three Rivers, passed away June 2, 2018. He was born in Kalamazoo on June 26, 1956 to the late Marinus VerSluis, Jr and Mary Parkin (Anson) whom survives. Dennis is also survived by his sister, Mary VerSluis and his brother, Stephen VerSluis as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Dennis served in...

Kenneth Lee Spencer

Kenneth Lee Spencer

May 30, 2018

Kenneth Lee Spencer, age 59 passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Kenneth was born December 25, 1958 in Paw Paw, Michigan the son of Lawrence and Lois (Mauk) Spencer. He was a lifelong farmer, cattleman and outdoorsman. Kenneth was very creative working with wood. He loved hunting, canoeing and just being outdoors in the...

Virginia A. (Stolz)  Rushing

Virginia A. (Stolz) Rushing

May 30, 2018

Virginia A. Rushing of Paw Paw, passed away early Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Virginia was born on August 11, 1937 in Benton Harbor, Michigan the daughter of Jacob and Irene (Klann) Stolz. She was united in marriage to Norman Rushing on February 28, 1955 in Cassopolis, Michigan; he preceded her in death on February 26, 2016.

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Lewis E. Meyers

Lewis E. Meyers

May 17, 2018

Lewis E. Meyers, age 93, of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Bronson  Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.  Lew was born May 17, 1925 in Stryker, Ohio the son of the late Guy and Martha (Coy) Meyers.  After completing high school Lew joined the U.S. Navy serving in the South Pacific during World Wars II and served in the...

Christopher John Ponicki

Christopher John Ponicki

May 14, 2018

Christopher John Ponicki, age 49, passed away May 14, 2018. He was born in Niles Michigan on September 30, 1968 the son of Tim and Georgia (Ponicki) Washburn whom survive. Chris is also survived by his wife, Robin (Berry) Ponicki, two daughters, Shelby and Paige Ponicki, two sisters, Ericka and Amanda Washburn, his nephew Caleb Berry, along with many...

Cornelius "O.V." Overton

Cornelius "O.V." Overton

May 13, 2018

Conelius “O.V.” Overton age 66, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, May 13, 2018. He was born on December 20, 1951 the son of Donald and Rita (Mitchell) Overton. Cornelius was a 1970 graduate of Decatur High School. After graduation he attended the Merchant Marine Academy in New York.

Cornelius “O.V.” was united in marriage...

Jack Alan Emmons

Jack Alan Emmons

May 11, 2018

Jack Alan Emmons age 78, of Sister Lakes passed away unexpectedly May 11, 2018 at his home. Jack was born on January 13, 1940 the son of Donald and Mary (Carpenter) Emmons. He proudly served in the United States Navy after graduating from high school. Jack was united in marriage to Nancy Elaine Emmons [Egan] 2-24-1961 to...

Dennis LaVerne Coy

Dennis LaVerne Coy

May 10, 2018

Dennis LaVerne Coy age 69, passed away Thursday evening, May 10, 2018 with his family at his side. Dennis was born October 24, 1948 the son of Martin and Audrey (Cooper) Coy. Dennis was united in marriage to the former Lynn Hubbard on June 21, 1980 in Mattawan, MI.

Dennis enjoyed riding his motorcycle, tinkering in his...

Ronald Tiffany

Ronald Tiffany

May 10, 2018

Ronald Glenn Tiffany age 76, left this world to join his Heavenly Father early Thursday morning, May 10, 2018 at Kairos Dwelling Hospice House in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Ronald was born September 4, 1941 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Clifford and Laura (Crowder) Tiffany. He was united in marriage to the former Jeanette Markley on November 1, 1975 in...

Jessy Lin Lossie

Jessy Lin Lossie

May 7, 2018

Jessy Lin Lossie, age 37, of Paw Paw, passed away May 7, 2018. She was born in Paw Paw on March 4, 1981, to Chuck and Alice (Johnson) Lossie whom survive. Also surviving is her sister, Amy (Andy Glomski) Lossie, brother, Chris Lossie, grandfather, Rocky Johnson and her aunt, Carleen (Mike) Kyle. Jessy is preceded in death by her...

Ann (Bloechl)  Bruemmer

Ann (Bloechl) Bruemmer

May 6, 2018

Ann Bruemmer, age 95, of Mattawan was called home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2018. Ann passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Aschau am. Inn, Germany on October 16, 1922, daughter to the late Edward and Anna (Maier) Bloechl.

Ann immigrated to the United...

Lucille Dawn (Heiler)  Sherburn

Lucille Dawn (Heiler) Sherburn

May 3, 2018

Lucille Dawn (Heiler) Sherburn, age 85 passed away Thursday, May 3rd on her late husband's birthday surrounded by her family. Lucille was born in Jackson, Michigan to the late Ronald and Dorothy (Karn) Heiler.   On September 18, 1950 Lucille (Heiler) was united in marriage to William Sherburn. Lucille was the worthy high priestess of Kalamazoo White Shrine for two...

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