Obituaries

Jun 23, 2017

Cabe Aaron Burlison, Jr., age 79 of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife, Cathryn (Pukys), eight children, Aaron (Christine) Burlison, Renee (Rob) Burkert, Jim (Melissa) Burlison, Rebecca (Kevin) Kuster, Ron (Shannon) Burlison, Natalie (Michael) Vicinelly, Jeff (Tracy Madka) Kilroy and Nick Mikolajczak, 18 grandchildren, four...

Jun 17, 2017

Alex Lee Yeider, age 30, of Paw Paw, passed away suddenly on June 17, 2017. He was born September 30, 1986 in Seoul, Korea. He is survived by his parents, George and Stephanie Yeider, his fiancée, Jinny Wedel, two sisters, Jessi (Paul) Niles and Heather Yeider, one brother, Patrick Yeider, two nephews, Marcus and Jack and niece Jenna, along...

Jun 14, 2017

Frank E. Fellheimer, age 72, of Paw Paw, passed away June 14, 2017. He was born September 4, 1944 to the late Frank M. and Julia (Neckolaishen) Fellheimer in Aurora Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Katherine, three step-children, Rebecca (Mark) Durham, David (Chris) Dunn and Shirley Carey, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one sister, Melanie (Warren)...

Jun 7, 2017

Marjorie Claire Pearson, age 78, of Lawrence, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on June 7, 2017. Born in Vallejo California on November 30, 1938 to the late Howard and Bess (McCallum) Poling. Marjorie leaves her loving husband, Jerry Pearson, three children, Karen Pearson, Beverly (Danny) McMullen and Jeff (Julie) Pearson, two grandsons, Chase Bradley Taylor...

Jun 7, 2017

Alma May Sirrine, age 76, of Lawton, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. She was born to the late Harold and Teresa (Ziesman) Myers on July 10, 1940 in Decatur. She is survived by her four children, William Sirrine, Jr., Linda Sirrine, Sherry (Kenneth) Shears and Arthur Sirrine, 14 grandchildren, Jamie, Kristie (Charlie) Miller,...

May 27, 2017

Mary Catherine Patten, age 83, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Mary was born on December 14, 1933 and raised by Helen and Floyd Fradenburgh. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Patten, grandson Aidan Patten and son-in-law Dale Parks. Mary is survived by her children, David (Kim) Patten, Anne (Mike) Jackson,...

May 24, 2017

Dorothy Ruth Schultz, age 92, of Mattawan, passed away May 24, 2017 at White Oaks in Lawton. She was born January 27, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Walter and Suzanne (Gaba) Leitz. She is survived by two sons, Roger (Pamela) Schultz and William (Denise) Schultz, four grandchildren, William, Robyn, Daniel (Audrey) and Andrew (Ruth) Schultz,...

May 24, 2017

Theron M. Huffman, 82, passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2017. Theron was born in Bel, Louisiana on August 30th, 1934 to Catherine (Masten) Massel and George Huffman. He spent the majority of his life with family and friends in Paw Paw, Michigan.

Theron was a sports enthusiast who traveled the world. He enjoyed family gatherings, photography...

May 24, 2017

Paul Wayne Wiltse, age 90, of Paw Paw, passed away at his home on May 24, 2017. Cremation will take place. He will be interred in the columbarium at St. Martin of Tours Episcopal Church in Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions in his memory may be directed to St. Martin of Tours Episcopal Church, 2010 Nicholas Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49009.

May 24, 2017

George Dean Brewer, Sr., age 80, of Paw Paw, passed away May 24, 2017. He was born January 21, 1937, in West Plains Missouri to the late Pleas and Orilla (Foust) Brewer. He is survived by his five children, George Dean Jr., (Linda) Brewer, Anita (Mike) Brooks, Karl Anthony Brewer, Cassondra June Brewer and Darrel Wayne Brewer, two step-daughters,...

May 23, 2017

Donna Franks, age 91, of Lawton, passed away May 23, 2017 at her home with her family at her side. She was born January 10, 1926 in Yale Michigan to the late Floyd and Mildred (Trimble) Spencer. She is survived by her five children, Phillip Spencer, Alan (Pamela) Spencer, Donna (William) Lasinski, R. Scott (Laurie) Franks and Sue Spickenagel,...

May 21, 2017

Dan Tig Watts died unexpectedly on May 21 at his home in Lawrence. He was born July 29, 1962, in St. Joseph, a son of Roland and Glenda Watts. He attended Kalamazoo Public Schools, graduating from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1980, and attended the automotive program at Ferris State University. He had an auto repair business at his...

May 15, 2017

Lewis Calvin Jones, age 83, of Paw Paw, passed away May 15, 2017. He was born in Salem Center Indiana on August 26, 1933 to the late Ralph and Florence (Butler) Jones. He is survived by his wife, Brenda (Gawthrop) Jones, two sons, Christopher (Sandra) Jones and Cory (Rebekah) Jones, three grandchildren, Calen Jones, Alishia and Ashley Jones, one...

May 13, 2017

John Dennis Holt, age 56, of Mattawan, passed away May 13, 2017. He was born to the late Woodrow and Julia (Byars) Holt in Paw Paw on December 26, 1960. He is survived by his children, Angelina Houston, Brandon (Shannon) Holt, Ben Holt and Larissa Peterson, four grandchildren, two sisters, Sue (Russ) Reynnells and Judy (Guy) Downey and one...

May 9, 2017

Frank Ellsworth Coulson, age 61, of Paw Paw, passed away at his home with his family on May 9, 2017. He was born February 16, 1956, in Anchorage Alaska to the late Richard and Muriel (Johnson) Coulson. Frank leaves his loving wife, Nancy (Moore) Coulson, eight children, Frank Jr., Rick, Brian (Beth) Coulson, Crystal (Kyle) DuBois, Brittany, Makayla, Juris...

May 6, 2017

Clinton Herbert Buskirk, age 93, of Lawrence, passed away at home with his family Saturday, May 6, 2017. He was born in St. Joseph on October 9, 1923 to Frank and Eunice Buskirk. He leaves three grandchildren, Carol Lietzau, Vickie (Brian) Lietzau and Jean Tate, great grandchildren, LeAnna Thomas, Ashley Lietzau, Carson (Mariah) Lietzau, Derek (Amelia) Lietzau, Branden Lietzau,...

May 5, 2017

Jerry Winslow Coombs, age 80, of Lawton, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2017 at his home with his family after a long illness. He was born July 28, 1936 in Mendon, MI, to the late Robert Wendall Sr., and Jessie Leone (Jackson) Coombs. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Williams), five children, Rhonda (Delbert) Aldrich, Diana (Ronald)...

May 1, 2017

George William Dillenbeck, age 79, of Lawrence, passed away May 1, 2017. He was born July 23, 1937 in Lawrence to the late George and Mabel (Richardson) Dillenbeck. George is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Crandall) Dillenbeck, two children, Sandra (Rick) Ogrin and Gary William (late Sandra) Dillenbeck, son in law, Mark (late Connie) Grigsby, seven grandchildren, Michael Grigsby,...

Apr 29, 2017

Judith E. Hatch, age 82, of Mattawan, passed away April 29, 2017. Born to the late Elmer and Grace (Andersen) Volkman in Hammond Indiana on February 2, 1935. She is survived by her husband, Roger, two sons, Stephen Hatch and Timothy (Cathleen) Hatch, three grandchildren, Justin, Meagan and Patrick, along with one brother, Tim Volkman. Judy was preceded in...

Apr 28, 2017

Shirley Ann Flick, (nee Vliek) age 73, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday evening April 28, 2017 at her home with her family at her side.  Shirley was born September 27, 1943 in Benton Harbor the daughter of Henry and Ella (Feenstra) Vliek.  Shirley was employed by the Paw Paw Public schools for 12 years and 22 years for...