Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 13, 2017

Rick Carl Coulson, age 38, of Paw Paw, passed away November 13, 2017. He was born July 20, 1979 in Paw Paw, the son of Frank and Nancy (Moore) Coulson.  Rick is survived by his mother, Nancy (late Frank)  Coulson, seven siblings, Frank Jr., Brian (Beth) Coulson, Crystal (Kyle) DuBois, Brittany, Makayla, Juris and Zach, his longtime friend, Harold...

Nov 11, 2017

Katlyn Marie Slater, age 22, of Paw Paw, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 11, 2017. She was born January 20, 1995 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Chris and Becky (Goniwicha) Slater. Katie is survived by her mother and father, Becky (David Green) Slater and Chris (Janine Crandell) Slater, one brother, Kyle (fiancée Stacie) Slater, grandparents, Richard (Donna) Goniwicha...

Nov 8, 2017

Diane Lucille Densmore, Foster, Mortimore age 70, passed away at home, peacefully with her family at her side Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Diane was born in Hillsdale, Michigan on April 3, 1947 the daughter of Roy and Velma (Wolf) Densmore. She was united in marriage to Douglas Foster on March 6, 1964; he preceded her in death...

Nov 5, 2017

VIRGINIA JEAN CHAMBERLIN

Virginia (Ginny) Chamberlin passed away peacefully at Bronson Commons on Nov. 5, 2017.  She was born in Paw Paw on Oct 28, 1922. Ginny was predeceased by her parents, Max William and Gladys Lucena (nee Castner) Chamberlin.  She was cherished by her late aunt, Dorothy Anne (nee Chamberlin) Songco, as a sister; her late...

Oct 22, 2017

In keeping with Mr. MuMaugh's wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service is being planned at a later date. Those wishing to help the family with funeral cost may consider donations to the Lawrence United Methodist Church.

Lawrence United Methodist Church P.O. Box 276, Lawrence MI 49064...

Oct 22, 2017

Harriet May Hawley, age 95, of Lawton, passed away October 22, 2017 at White Oaks Assisted Living. She was born December 5, 1921 in Detroit to the late Walter and Margaret (Beland) Colquist. She is survived by her two sons, Ron (Irene) Hawley and David (Linda) Hawley, five grandchildren, four great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Harriet was...

Oct 20, 2017

Jim Faul, age 60, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 21, 2017. Born February 3, 1957, at Lakeview Hospital, the son of Richard and Betty (Marbry) Faul, he was a life-time resident of Paw Paw and will be remembered for his generosity of spirit and unconditional acceptance of family, friends and co-workers. Recently preceding him in death...

Oct 20, 2017

Edward Neal Melson, of Lawton, passed away Friday October 20th, 2017 at his home. He was born January 12th, 1945 in Moulton Alabama, the son of Luther Melson and Vernie (Westmorland) Melson. Edward was united in marriage to Geralea Fields on September 23rd, 1965.

Survived by his loving wife Geralea Melson, his children Sherry (Tim) Bulson, Michael...

Oct 8, 2017

Carolyn Bernice Dillenbeck, age 79, of Lawrence, passed away October 8, 2017. She was born August 18, 1938 to the late George and Rose (Shubert) Crandall in Canton, Illinois. Carolyn is survived by her two children, Sandra (Rick) Ogrin and Gary William (Lisa) Dillenbeck, son in law, Mark (late Connie) Grigsby, seven grandchildren, Michael Grigsby, Angela Grigsby, Krystal (Dusty)...

Oct 6, 2017

Reverend Judith Neiman was welcomed home to the Lord October 06, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, Kalamazoo, MI. She was born in Flint, MI on November 16, 1938. Judith was preceded in death by her loving husband and team mate, Reverend Joseph Neiman after 40 years of marriage.

Also preceded her are her parents,...

Oct 6, 2017

Christopher John Hippensteel passed away on Friday morning, October 6, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was a determined fighter, he had so much courage in his battle with Juvenile Parkinson’s and Dystonia along with a third unknown disease. He was born January 26, 2001 in Battle Creek, the son of John and Sandy Hippensteel of Kalamazoo. He...