Obituaries
Harley Trevor Streeter
Mar 2, 2018
Harley T. Streeter, age 39, passed away March 2, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Harley was born November 9, 1978 in Kalamazoo the son of Clyde and Peggi C. (Lee) Streeter. He was a graduate of Lawton High School Class of 1997 where he was accomplished in every sport and was first team all-conference and conference MVP...
Donna Marie (Terbrack) Goniwicha
Mar 2, 2018
Donna Marie Goniwicha, age 74, of Paw Paw, passed away March 2, 2018. She was born in Harbor Beach, June 13, 1943 to the late Laverne and Sylvia (Kozal) Terbrack. She is survived by her loving husband Richard Goniwicha, whom she married at St’s Peter & Paul Catholic Church on November 6, 1965. Also surviving are their four...
Jordan & Emily Carlsen
Mar 1, 2018
Babies Jordan Josephine and Emily Lynn Carlsen passed away unexpectedly, March 1st, 2018. Jordan and Emily are the daughters of Allen and Mindy (Wilson) Carlsen. In keeping with the wishes of the Carlsen family a private service and burial will take place in Wildey Cemetery, Paw Paw, Michigan. Those wishing to do a memorial contribution are asked to consider...
Richard F. Byers
Feb 27, 2018
Richard F. Byers passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 after a brief illness at the age of 83. A graduate of Paw Paw High School and U.S. Army veteran, Richard spent most of his life in Van Buren County and was the proprietor of his own business in Lawton for nearly 40 years where, in addition to metal fabrication,...
Todd Charles Marquis
Feb 24, 2018
Todd Charles Marquis, age 61, of Paw Paw, passed away suddenly on February 24, 2018. He was born March 25, 1956 in Kalamazoo to the late George and Clara (VanPatten) Marquis. He is survived by his four children, Brandon (Alison) Marquis, William Page, Jacquelyn (Raymond) Page and Dylan (Shelby) Marquis, nine grandchildren and his longtime companion Michelle Marquis. Todd...
Brenda Kay (Gawthrop) Jones
Feb 21, 2018
Brenda Kay Jones age 77, passed away Wednesday morning, February 21, 2018 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Brenda was born October 26, 1940 in Columbia City, IN the daughter of Thurlo and Pauline (McCleerly) Gawthrop. Brenda was united in marriage to Lewis Jones for over 50 years; he preceded her in death on May 15, 2017....
Gregorio Villalobos-Mesa Sr.
Feb 18, 2018
Gregorio Villalobos-Mesa age 96 passed away early Sunday morning, February 18, 2018 at Lakeland Health Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan. Gregorio was born on May 17, 1921 in Santa Ana Pacueco, Guanajuato, Mexico the son of Epigemenio Maria (Meza) Villalobos. He was united in marriage to the former Maria Palomino Landeros in Mexico; they were married for over...
Evelyn Louise (Randall) Hall
Feb 12, 2018
Evelyn Louise Hall, age 87, of Lawton, formerly of Ann Arbor, passed away February 12, 2018 at Medilodge in Portage. Evelyn was born November 11, 1930 in Williamsburg Michigan to the late Fred and Ina (Schell) Randall. She is survived by her niece and longtime caregiver, Kathy (late Roger) McGuire and many beloved nieces and nephews. Evelyn is preceded...
Mary (Stineback) Starr
Feb 9, 2018
Mary Starr, age 68, of Paw Paw, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2018 at her home. She was born in Paw Paw on January 1, 1950 to the late Earl and Catherine (Lynch) Starr. She is survived by her son, Terry Stineback, six grandchildren, Ashton and Brayden Sova, Joseph, Mark and Lea Zuhl and Jennifer Linner, along with...
Joseph Thomas Hazard
Feb 9, 2018
Joseph Thomas Hazard, age 87, of Kalamazoo, passed away at home February 9, 2018. He was born in Kalamazoo on May 9, 1930 to the late Thomas and Flora (Ouellette) Hazard. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Loraine (Muller) Hazard, eight children, Theresa, Joe (Julia), Mark, Michelle, Tim (Carla), Mike (Lisa), Virginia (Steve) Kuehl and Randy (Theresa), 19...
George Maier
Feb 6, 2018
Oviedo, Florida
Formerly of Marcellus, MI
and Batavia, IL
George Maier, age 93, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at his home in Oviedo, FL. George was born April 19, 1924 in Aurora, IL the son of the late John and Flora (Matea) Maier. He was a veteran of World War...
Judith Mary (Staniszewski) Gauthier
Feb 3, 2018
Judith M. Gauthier (Staniszewski), age 79, of Paw Paw, died peacefully at her home February 3, 2018. Judy was born in East Chicago, Indiana on August 15, 1938. Beloved daughter of John and Eleanore Staniszewski, wife of the late Mel Gauthier. Judy will be lovingly remembered by her children and grandchildren, daughter, Cynthia Shepard, son, Matthew (Julie) Gauthier and...
Brian Scott Bleeker
Feb 3, 2018
Brian “Shakey” Scott Bleeker was born in Kalamazoo Michigan on 7-21-1958. He unexpectedly passed away on 02-3 18. He served his country proudly as an Army Green Beret – Special Forces and brought that tenacity, pride and dedication to all the he endeavored. He enjoyed various types of hunting and fishing both alone and with the myriad of friends...
Frances "Fran" Elaine (Burfield) Ortquist
Jan 28, 2018
Frances Elaine Ortquist age 67 passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Frances was born August 9, 1950 in Moulton, Alabama, the daughter of Jess and Nora (West) Burfield.
Fran enjoyed shopping, gambling and cooking. But most of all Fran enjoyed spending time with her son.
Fran is survived...
Neal Ray Piecyk
Jan 26, 2018
Neal Ray Piecyk, 44 of Paw Paw, passed away January 26, 2018. He was born in Kalamazoo on January 17, 1974 to Jim and Midge (Ewert) Piecyk whom survive. Neal is also survived by his two brothers, Bradley (Donna Rook) Piecyk and Ryan (Bobbie) Piecyk, nephew Liam, niece Ahna, his life partner, Lynn Kowalkowski and her children, Ellie...
Alex Victor Kuklinski
Jan 26, 2018
Alexander Victor Kuklinski passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 at his home in Paw Paw, Michigan. Al was born to John and Catherine Kuklinski on March 6, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York. A true gentleman, he lived a storybook life filled with excitement, but wasn’t boastful about all of the amazing adventures it took him on. An...
Esther Marie (Menck) Healy
Jan 23, 2018
Esther Marie (Menck) Healy age 85, passed away Tuesday morning, January 23, 2018 at her home with family at her side. Esther was born March 27, 1932 in Hartford, Michigan the daughter of Frederick and Clara (Oliney) Menck. She was united in marriage to Richard Healy on July 22, 1957 in Angola, Indiana. Esther was a member of St....
Robert Gordon Mearing
Jan 22, 2018
Robert Gordon Mearing, age 96, of Paw Paw, returned home to the Lord on Monday, January 22, 2018 at his home. He was born April 25, 1921 in Bloomingdale to the late Lester and Effie (Beare) Mearing. Robert is survived by his wife Shirley (Shaw) Mearing of Paw Paw, four children, Michael (Jenna) Mearing of Canton, MI, Cheryl Lammers...
Barbara June (DeSmit) Newbre
Jan 16, 2018
Barbara June Newbre, age 93 of Lawton, Passed away January 16, 2018. Born to the late Cornelius DeSmit and Hattie Belle (Tolhurst) DeSmit in Kalamazoo on August 3, 1924. She is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Alton Newbre, three children, Robert (Debbie) Newbre, Judy (Thomas) Davis and Debra (Tony) Galich, six grandchildren, Michael (Becky) Newbre,...
Teodulo Vazquez-Ramirez
Jan 7, 2018
Teodulo Vazquez-Ramirez age 58, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 in Kalamazoo, MI. Teodulo was born February 17, 1959 in San Luis Potosi, SLP, Mexico the son of Urbano and Aurelia (Ramirez) Vazquez. Teodulo was united in marriage to former Maria de la Luz Villalobos on May 5, 1979 in Mesquite, SLP, Mexico. He was employed with Honee Bear...
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