Obituaries

Lynn Barden Watterworth

Lynn Barden Watterworth

Mar 24, 2018

Lynn Barden Watterworth, age 78, of Paw Paw, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 24, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Nancy (McDonald) Watterworth, four children, Jeffrey (Nora) Watterworth, Pamela (Daniel) Ballett, Gregory and Kelly Watterworth. He has six grandchildren, Adrian, Sebastian, Clayton, Carley, Noah and Madison. He is survived...

Carla Lee (Myrick)  O'Neil

Carla Lee (Myrick) O'Neil

Mar 22, 2018

Carla Lee O’Neil, age 70, of Paw Paw, passed away March 22, 2018 at her home. She was born on March 19, 1948 in Kalamazoo to the late Carl and Dorothy (Butcher) Myrick. Carla is survived by her husband of 26 years, Thomas O’Neil, her son, Bill Schlubatis, sister, Debra, three step-daughters, Kathy, Gloria and Marieann along with four...

Jeff Ledbetter

Jeff Ledbetter

Mar 22, 2018

Jeff Ledbetter, age 57 of Mattawan, passed away at his home on March 22, 2018.  He was born in Battle Creek on July 9, 1960 to the late James and Meta (Hayes) Ledbetter. Jeff leaves his loving wife of 34 years, Karen (Roche) Ledbetter, their two children, Morgan (Brandon) Wilder and Dylan Ledbetter, one brother, Dudley (Patti) Ledbetter and...

Dianne Marie (Schmidt)  Broeder

Dianne Marie (Schmidt) Broeder

Mar 18, 2018

Dianne Marie Broeder of Paw Paw, age 59, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 with her family at her side. Dianne was born February 20, 1959 in Wayne, Michigan the daughter of Arthur and Viola (Zohr) Schmidt. Dianne was united in marriage to William Broeder on June 19, 1992 at St. Kenneth Catholic Church in Plymouth, Michigan.

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Geraldine Lucille (Miehlke)  Gokey

Geraldine Lucille (Miehlke) Gokey

Mar 13, 2018

Geraldine Lucille Gokey, age 79 of Mattawan, passed away March 13, 2018 at Bronson Commons with her immediate family at her side. She was born November 11, 1938 in Bear Lake, Michigan to the late August and Lucille (Wade) Miehlke. She was united in marriage to Edgar Gokey on October 21, 1955 in Detroit, whom preceded her in death...

Constance Loraine (Zedeck)  Mohney

Constance Loraine (Zedeck) Mohney

Mar 11, 2018

Constance Loraine Mohney, age 66, of Lawton, passed away March 11, 2018. She was born in Detroit Michigan on August 9, 1951 to the late Carl and Lorraine (Burnworth) Zedeck. She is survived by her life partner, Tony Spicketts of Lawton, son, Ryan (Brittany) Mohney of St. Joseph and her brother Dale (Patricia) Zedeck of Lawton. Constance is preceded...

Chester John Haluch

Chester John Haluch

Mar 11, 2018

Chester John Haluch, 86, passed away on March 11, 2018 at Bronson Commons with his family by his side.  He was born on November 23, 1931 in Paw Paw, MI to John and Nellie Haluch (Kwasniak).  Chester grew up in Paw Paw, MI.  He graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1950.  He was united in marriage to Bette...

Leigh Kristen Dalian

Leigh Kristen Dalian

Mar 7, 2018

Leigh Kristen Dalian, age 26, of Paw Paw, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2018. She is survived by her loving daughter, Laylah Michelle King, fiancé, Chris King, niece and nephew, Emmalynn and Braylen Dalian, her mother and father, Douglas Dalian and Beth Dalian, siblings, Kyle Dalian, Patricia Dalian and Luke Dalian, two grandmothers, Patricia Howard and Joan Dalian...

Mildred Viola (Randall)  Henson

Mildred Viola (Randall) Henson

Mar 3, 2018

Mildred Viola Henson, age 85, of Grand Junction, returned home to her Lord and Savior on March 3, 2018 at her home. She was born September 4, 1932 in Wolverine, Michigan to the late Alfred and Viola (Osborne) Randall. She is survived by her five children, Sharon Bishop, John (Linda) Henson, David (Lorrie) Henson, Lori (Brad) Hunt and Mary...

Harley Trevor Streeter

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

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