Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 30, 2018

Daniel Michael Tyler, age 42, of Paw Paw, passed away April 30, 2018. He was born in Dowagiac on May 12, 1975, to Robert Michael Tyler and the late Shari (Staggs) Tyler. He is survived by his wife Kimberly (Kok) Tyler whom he was united in marriage to on September 8, 2001. Also surviving is his daughter Allison, father...

Apr 29, 2018

George Joseph Butkovich, Jr. age 91, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Bronson Lakeview Hospital, Paw Paw, Michigan. George was born April 9, 1927 in Brookfield, IL the son of George and Rose (Ratkovich) Butkovich Sr. George proudly served his country during WWII. He was united in marriage to the former Dorothy M. Belasich on June...

Apr 28, 2018

John Joseph McDonald, Jr., age 63, passed away April 28, 2018 at his home in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  John was born in Oak Park, Illinois to John and Maureen (Flanagan) McDonald on January 26, 1955. He was united in marriage to Carole Cooper on November 21, 1979 in Michigan City, Indiana. John is survived by his wife of...

Apr 26, 2018

Alan Dale Shaw, age 70, of Lawton, passed away April 26, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia (Downey) Shaw, three sons, Joseph (Lulzime) Shaw, Joshua Shaw and Jonathon (Carol) Shaw, five grandchildren, Calob, Ashley, Anna, Alexander and Austin Shaw, two brothers, Ernest O. (Billie) Shaw and Wayne Shaw along with one sister, Sharon Shaw...

Apr 24, 2018

Mearl Frederick Hunt age 86, of Paw Paw passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mearl was born March 9, 1932 in Watervliet, Michigan the son of Donald and Margaret (Wood) Hunt. Mearl proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to the former Pauline Weaver...

Apr 23, 2018

Grace A. Potter, age 91, of Paw Paw passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and close friends, Monday, April 23, 2018, at Maple Lake Assisted Living in Paw Paw.  Grace was born July 19, 1927, in Oak Park, Illinois the middle daughter of the late William J. and Edna (Nickel) Blaesing.  After moving to Paw Paw in 1943...

Apr 18, 2018

Darrell Wayne Rogers, 66 passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at his home in Lawton with his family by his side. Darrell was born January 16, 1952 in Manila, Arkansas the son of Robert and Sada (Mason) Rogers. Darrell loved to treasure hunt all over, between yard sales and estate sales. Anytime he could find a good...