Obituaries

James "Bruce" Gill

James "Bruce" Gill

Jan 6, 2018

James “Bruce” Gill age 52 passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, January 6, 2018 at his home in Paw Paw, MI. Bruce was born December 23, 1965 in Monroe, Michigan the son of William Gill Sr. and Bessie Charlene Garvin. He worked for 19 years at the Coca-Cola Company in Paw Paw. Bruce enjoyed working on vehicles; also buying and...

Anthony Kowalski

Anthony Kowalski

Dec 31, 2017

Anthony E. Kowalski, age 75, passed away New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2017 at his home in Mission Texas.  Tony was born February 10, 1942 in Paw Paw the son of the late Joseph F. and Katherine (Godzicki) Kowalski.  He was a graduate of Paw Paw High School class of 1961.  Tony was a self-employed Tool and...

Francis "Frank" Schroeder

Francis "Frank" Schroeder

Dec 30, 2017

Francis “Frank” Schroeder, age 85, of Paw Paw, peacefully departed from this world on December 30th, to be with our Lord.  He leaves behind his beloved family:  wife,  Anne,  son, Eric (Christina) of Naperville, IL, daughter Janis (Robert) Onofrio of Kalamazoo, MI, grandchildren, Aaron Retterer (deceased), Carrie (Mike) Quinn of Oswego, IL, great-grandchildren, Aidan, Connor, and Alyssa Quinn,...

Diane Lynn (Aukerman)  Deem

Diane Lynn (Aukerman) Deem

Dec 24, 2017

Diane Lynn Deem, age 65 of Paw Paw, passed away on December 24, 2017 at her residence. She was born August 11,1952 in Kalamazoo to Willard and Barbara Aukerman who precedes her in death. Also preceding her in death are her brothers Rick Aukerman and Bob Aukerman.

She is survived by her children Dennis (Gretel) Deem and...

Mildred A. (Hardman)  Hamilton

Mildred A. (Hardman) Hamilton

Dec 19, 2017

Mildred A. Hamilton, 85, of Lawton passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Mildred was born in Zona, West Virginia to Donald and Eloda (Roberts) Hardman. A 1952 graduate of Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Parkersburg, West Virginia, she was a Registered Nurse...

Robert Theodore Vesey

Robert Theodore Vesey

Dec 18, 2017

Robert T. Vesey, age 98, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday December 18, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Robert has been a Paw Paw resident for 51 years. Captain Bob was a father of 8, grandfather of 19 and great grandfather of 25.5 Bob had a distinguished 33 year career with the Michigan State Police. He...

Dewey Lee Terry

Dewey Lee Terry

Dec 16, 2017

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Jerry James-Earl McCormick

Jerry James-Earl McCormick

Dec 12, 2017

Jerry James-Earl McCormick, age 43 passed away unexpectedly Tuesday night, December 12, 2017 at his home. Jerry was born October 14, 1974 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of the late Jerry and Toni Hunt. He was united in marriage to the former Manuela Villanueva on July 4, 1997 in Mexico. After graduation Jerry went on to college and gained...

William Bert Bradley

William Bert Bradley

Dec 6, 2017

Major William Bert Bradley, age 78, of Marcellus, was called home to his Lord and Savior on December 6, 2017. He was born in Paw Paw on May 29, 1939 to the late Butch and Hazel Wilson. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Bradley November 10, 2016. Bill and Anne had two sons, Anthony (Allison) Bradley...

Aaron Christopher Mollitor

Aaron Christopher Mollitor

Dec 6, 2017

Aaron Christopher Mollitor, age 32, of Mattawan, passed away at home following a long illness on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Beloved son of Christopher and Helen (McEnterfer) Mollitor, father of Chloie Mollitor, brother of Jamie (Mike) Wierenga and beloved nephew, cousin and friend to many. Aaron was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed traveling to Canada where he would camp...

Mary Ann (Haley)  Moses

Mary Ann (Haley) Moses

Dec 3, 2017

Mary Ann Moses passed away at her home on Sunday December 3rd, 2017 with her family by her side. Mary was born on August 26th, 1944 in Arkansas. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Commodore Moses and parents, Ervine and Irene Haley as well as her brothers William and James Haley.

Mary is survived...

Deborah Sue (Coleman)  Baier-Jimenez

Deborah Sue (Coleman) Baier-Jimenez

Dec 1, 2017

Deborah Sue Baier-Jimenez, age 68 passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 1, 2017 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Deborah was born December 31, 1948 in Muskegon, the daughter of John and Patricia (Webster) Coleman. She graduated from Western Michigan University with her Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. Deborah worked for over 30 years before her retirement. She...

Charles Thomas Dorr, Sr.

Charles Thomas Dorr, Sr.

Nov 27, 2017

Charles Thomas Dorr, Sr., age 73 of Lawrence, passed away at his home on November 27, 2017. He was born in Lawrence on December 18, 1943 to the late Orrin Joseph, Sr., and Marcella (Kruse) Dorr. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Linda (Brown), three children, Darcy (Craig) Green, Abbey (Andy Nesbitt) Dorr and...

Linda Rose (Coats)  Ampey

Linda Rose (Coats) Ampey

Nov 26, 2017

Linda Rose Ampey age 77, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, November 26, 2017 at her home with family at her side. Linda was born March 13, 1940 the daughter of John and Frances (Elliott) Coates. She was united in marriage to the late Donald Ampey on February 6, 1958 in Paw Paw, Michigan.

Linda worked several years...

John Owsiany

John Owsiany

Nov 24, 2017

John A. Owsiany age 87, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at his home with his family at his side. John was born in Paw Paw on May 10, 1930, The son of Frank and Sophia (Kalamuski) Owsiany. John honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  John was united in marriage to Therese...

Rosemary Therese Toman

Rosemary Therese Toman

Nov 23, 2017

Rosemary Therese Toman, age 65, of Mattawan, formerly of Brighton, MI, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017. She was born on July 29, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Richard and Catherine Downing. She graduated from Bowling Green University in 1972 with a business degree. Rosemary met her husband, Edward Toman on a blind date in 1974 and they married...

Neville Elvie Fergeson

Neville Elvie Fergeson

Nov 22, 2017

Neville Elvie Fergeson, age 84, of Paw Paw, passed away at home with his family by his side on November 22, 2017. He was born in Chicago on October 10, 1933 to the late Elvie and Mildred Fergeson. Neville is survived by his five children, Robert (Debra) Fergeson, Carol Ross, Diane Coulson, Steven Fergeson and Sarah (Christopher) Hodgkins along...

Angela Becky Powless

Angela Becky Powless

Nov 19, 2017

Angela Becky Powless “Cabbage”, age 43, of Paw Paw passed away suddenly on November 19, 2017. She was born in Kalamazoo on January 9, 1974. Angela is survived by her four children, Emily Powless, Hanna Powless, Grace Meeth and Gregory David Price, fiancée, Gregory Price, her mother, Linda (Bill) Ronda, father, David (Alice) Moorian, sister, Toni Moorian, brother, David...

Robert Lewis Blower, Jr.

Robert Lewis Blower, Jr.

Nov 18, 2017

Robert Lewis Blower, Jr., age 41, of Paw Paw passed away November 18, 2017. He was born in Niles Michigan on February 25, 1976. Robert is survived by his father and mother, Bob and Susan (Reits) Blower, his brother, Doug Blower, along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lewis (Rose) Blower...

Robert Caryl Tolhurst

Robert Caryl Tolhurst

Nov 16, 2017

Robert Caryl Tolhurst, age 78, of Mattawan, passed away at his home with his family by his side on November 16, 2017. He was born in Wayland, Michigan on February 24, 1939. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Evelyn (Kelley) Tolhurst, five children, Deborah Stickney, Sheila (Mark) Gill, Curtis (Freda) Tolhurst, Rhonda (Joseph) Jones, and...

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