Obituaries

Apr 2, 2017

David Howard Vogt, age 73, of Paw Paw, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 2, 2017. He was born in Chicago on February 22, 1944 to the late Ulreh Jr. and Daisy (Corneilson) Vogt. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen (Lyons) Vogt, four children, Ulreh (Paty) Vogt, David Jr. (Jody) Vogt, Laura Vogt and Christopher Sr. (Marie)...

Mar 31, 2017

Eleanor Irene Staniszewski, age 97, of Paw Paw, passed away March 31, 2017. She was born to the late Anthony and Mary Pendowski in Paw Paw on November 1, 1919. Eleanor owned and operated Shan-Gri-La Resort for 50 years and during that time made many friends. She loved to tend to her flowers and gardens. She was a longtime...

Mar 26, 2017

Violet Genevieve Sherwood, age 90, of Lawrence, passed away March 26, 2017. She was born August 17, 1926 in Comstock to the late Walter and Emma (Woodard) Wilson. She is survived by her five daughters; Sally (David) Parker of Mattawan, Susan (William) Forester of Kalamazoo, Mary (David) Miller of Oracle, AZ, Rebecca (Gerald) Bowler of Monterey, TN and Catherine...

Mar 25, 2017

Matthew Kimble, “Supaman” age 28, of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born July 21, 1988 in Paw Paw to Keith Kimble and Marcia Jo Gilley-Kimble who survive. Matt is also survived by his daughter, Ella-Grace Kimble and her mother, Megan McDaniel, one brother, Brent Kimble, two sisters, Allyson Kimble and...

Mar 24, 2017

David Roy Williams, 65, of Paw Paw, passed away on March 24, 2017 at his home in Paw Paw surrounded by his wife and children. David was born in St. Louis, MO, to Roy and Betty Williams on August 31, 1951. He went to high school at Marine City High School. David spent much of his career as a...

Mar 19, 2017

Richard Lewis Drake “Dick” age 68, of Paw Paw, passed away March 19, 2017. He was born in Paw Paw on January 5, 1949 to the late Lewis and Ellen Louise (Ortquist) Drake. He is survived by his two sisters, Linda (late Bill) Jordan and Sue (James) Yarberry, four nephews, Howard (Pam) Jordan, Mike (Esther) Jordan, Jimmy and Bobby...

Mar 15, 2017

Billiann Bonter, age 71, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday morning, March 15, 2017 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo after a brief illness.  She was born July20, 1945 in Indianapolis, IN the daughter of the late George and Anna (Collins) Mitchell.  Billie obtained a dental hygienist degree at Indiana University.   She moved to Paw Paw in 1970 and...

Mar 6, 2017

Geraldine Rose Hobbie passed away March 6, 2017 at Bronson Hospital.  She was born April 2, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois and was raised by her mother, Agnes Hyland.  A Registered Nurse, Geri trained at Bellevue Hospital in New York City.  She worked as a surgical and critical care nurse and nurse supervisor in several hospitals in the greater Chicago...

Mar 6, 2017

Philip Emil Rotzien, Jr., age 67, of Paw Paw, passed away March 6, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Julie (Hendrickson), son, Jared (Allison) Rotzien, two granddaughters, Frances and Anawae Rotzien and his beloved canine friend, Ben. Philip is preceded in death by his father and mother, Philip Emil Rotzien Sr., and Bette (McCausland) Eller, his son, Philip...

Mar 5, 2017

Levi Ryan Newcomb, age 29, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Decatur, passed away suddenly on March 5, 2017. He was born September 4, 1987 in Kalamazoo to Duncan and Shirley Newcomb. He is survived by his wife, Amanda, five children, Emilee Newcomb, Ryann Brewster, Levi Newcomb Jr., Addison Whipple and Taylor Whipple, his father, Duncan Newcomb, brothers and sisters, Daniel...

Feb 23, 2017

Betty Faul, age 87, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 23, 2017, at White Oaks Assisted Living Facility surrounded by the love of her family. Born April 15, 1929, the daughter of Cecil and Loel (Davis) Marbry, she was a long-time resident of Paw Paw and the epitome of a mother who truly raised a village along with her contemporaries....

Feb 22, 2017

Robert “Bob” Austin, age 83, of Lawrence, formerly of Paw Paw from 1961-1995, passed away Wednesday evening, February 22, 2017 at home with family at his bedside following a 2 year battle with cancer and Parkinson’s. Bob was born March 5, 1933 in Lawrence, MI to Perry and Maude (Rumbaugh) Austin. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1951...

Feb 22, 2017

Wenda Lee McLemore, age 68, of Almena, passed away at home with her family at her side February 22, 2017. Wenda was born April 28, 1948 in Alabama to the late Beder and Mary Ella Rayborn. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth, son, Keith (Amy) McLemore, daughter, Reba (Chad) Volenski, six grandchildren, Kelli Volenski, Amy (Ben) Tomlinson, Justin...

Feb 19, 2017

Dennis Loyd Snyder, age 70, of Lawton, formerly of South Bend, passed away February 19, 2017. Dennis was born in Niles Michigan on July 22, 1946 to the late Ernest and Marilyn (Markle) Snyder. He is survived by his wife, Jean, two sons, Jon (Melissa) Snyder and Shane Snyder, three stepchildren, Bonnie Coder-Blad, Jim Coder and Daniel Brumfield, two...

Feb 18, 2017

RHODES, William D.

Paw Paw

William “Bill” Rhodes, age 84, of Paw Paw passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 18, 2017 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.  Bill was born April 26, 1932 in Kalamazoo the son of the late Ralph and Evelyn (Harris) Rhodes.  After graduating from State High School, he became an apprentice...

Feb 17, 2017

Clifford Allen, age 90, of Warrior Alabama, passed away February 17, 2017 at Plainwell Pines Nursing Center in Plainwell. He was born March 28, 1926 in Warrior Alabama where he lived until he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Cliff served the United States Army and Air Force with pride and dedication. He served in the Army during WWII and...

Feb 15, 2017

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Feb 14, 2017

Benjamin H. Ritsema, Age 80, passed away Tuesday morning, February 14, 2017 at his home.  Ben was born May 19, 1936 in Muskegon, MI the son of the late Herman and Catherine (Sikkenga) Ritsema.  Ben was employed at Eaton’s Mfg. in Lawton for 10 years and then was self-employed as an excavator.  Ben was a member of the Paw...

Feb 8, 2017

Roger Dale Godsey, age 65, of Decatur, passed away February 8, 2017. He was born to the late William Godsey and Earline (Reeves) Godsey-Hitt on January 8, 1952 in Morgan County, Alabama.  Roger enjoyed life, loved hugs and will be missed by many! Roger is survived by his brothers and sisters, Elizabeth Ann Harville, Thomas (Cindy) Godsey, Juanita (Don)...

Feb 7, 2017

Hettie Jo Urick (Mann), age 76 of Little Rock, AR, passed away February 7, 2017 in South Haven. She was born to the late Boston and Cora Mann. Hettie Jo is survived by two sons, Michael and Joseph, five grandchildren, Michael, Jamie, James, Matthew and Sabrina, seven great grandchildren, Ema, Colton, Destiny, Suzanna, Taylor, Bishop and Analiece, along with...