Obituaries

Oct 23, 2016

Josephine Antoinette Minarik, age 105, passed away October 23, 2016. She was born March 20, 1911 to Stephen and Antoinette (Sadecky) Minarik in Cicero, Illinois. She moved with her family to Paw Paw, MI in 1920 to the family farm. The farm is still in the family. She helped her mother raise 9 siblings and run the farm while...

Oct 22, 2016

Noma Mae (Hyde) Marcelletti, age 98, passed away comfortably on October 22, 2016 at Maple Lake Assisted Living in Paw Paw, Michigan. Noma was born on January 3, 1918 in Cherokee County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of William and Amanda Hyde. On October 25, 1937 Noma married Patrick Q Marcelletti who preceded her in death in August...

Oct 20, 2016

William Peter Delach, age 90, lifelong resident of Mattawan, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. He was born June 8, 1926 in Mattawan, to the late Nicholas and Catherine Delach. William is survived by his three daughters, Luanne (Gary) Dillon, Judy (Paul) Becker and Pam Leslie, three grandchildren, Matthew Leslie, Lorren (Carl) VanBrugge and Andrea Leslie, one great granddaughter,...

Oct 20, 2016

Marion “June” McCauslin, age 94, lifelong resident of Lawton, Passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. Born to the late Robert and Marie (Hall) Hammel on August 11, 1922 in Lawton. Marion is survived by her four children,  Andreia Gailhouse, Terry (Barbara) Wolownik, Char Raber and Cathy (Warren) Cummings. June also leaves 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and four great...

Oct 19, 2016

William “Bill” Outman passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Paw Paw, MI on June 27, 1938 to Howard and Madge Outman. Bill was a graduate of Western Michigan University. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dolores “Dee” Outman, his children, Judy (Brian) Keane, Nancy (Brett) Cook, Scott...

Oct 15, 2016

Dick Faul, age 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 15, 2016, at White Oaks Assisted Living Facility surrounded by the love of his family. Born September 14, 1925, the son of Frank and Dorothy (Davis) Faul, he was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy, Pacific Theatre. Upon receiving his honorable discharge, he attended...

Oct 13, 2016

Doris G. Beach, age 94, of Paw Paw, passed away October 13, 2016. Born March 29, 1922 to the late Loren and Zula (Deming) Smith. Doris graduated from Paw Paw High School class of 1941, she was united in marriage to Clare Beach on November 4, 1944 in Bloomingdale. Doris leaves her two children, Frank (Estelle) Beach of Decatur...

Oct 12, 2016

Albert E. Olson, 77, of Mattawan, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at his home.  Albert was born December 31, 1938, the son of Frederick and Elizabeth (Phillips) Olson. Albert was a 1957 graduate of Mattawan High School, attended WMU and served in the Army. Albert spent the majority of his life in the grocery business alongside...

Sep 29, 2016

Brian Edward Biagi, age 51, of Chicago, passed away suddenly September 29, 2016. He was born December 2, 1964 in Chicago to Leona (McCausey) Biagi. He is survived by his mother and step sister; Leona & Shirley Biagi of Valparaiso, Indiana. Brian is also survived by his step brothers Harry Biagi of Chesterton, Indiana and Larry (Kathy) Biagi of...

Sep 28, 2016

Robert Lee Bennett, age 89, of Paw Paw, passed away September 28, 2016. He was born January 31, 1927, in Otsego, to the late Grant and Lucie (Rust) Bennett. Robert is survived by his wife, Thelma (Strickland) Bennett, two sons; Douglas Bennett of Panama and Richard of Arizona, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death...

Sep 27, 2016

Age: 78

KNAPP, Phillip C.

Lawton

Phillip C. Knapp, age 78, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 27, 2016 at his home with his family at his side.  Phil was born November 9, 1937 in Hanover, MI the son of the late Alton and Helen (Turner) Knapp.  Phil was a person who...

Sep 27, 2016

Byron "Barney" N. Ives, age 69, of Decatur passed away Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 27, 2016, at home with his family at his side.  He was born July 26, 1947, in Paw Paw, the son of the late Ivan and Iris (Newell) Ives.  Barney was a life-long resident of Decatur, Michigan.  He graduated from Decatur High School in 1965.  He...

Sep 22, 2016

Jim “Ace” Hackenberg of Lawton, Age 62, passed away Thursday evening, September  22, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.  Ace was born September 3, 1954 in Paw Paw, the son of Russell and Loretta “Lassie” (Laskovy) Hackenberg.  He was a 1972 graduate of Lawton High School and enjoyed playing sports.  His hobbies included playing softball, bowling, hunting, golfing, collecting...

Sep 22, 2016

Bonnie Jean King, age 71, of Schoolcraft, formerly of Mattawan and Paw Paw, passed away September 22, 2016 at her residence. She was born September 23, 1945 in Battle Creek to the late Albert Smith and Edna Collins. Bonnie is survived by her three children; Debra King, Terri (Terron) McLean and David King, one sister, Paula Bucknell and three...

Sep 22, 2016

Robert Arthur Clark, age 42, of Paw Paw, passed away September 22, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 3, 1974 in Allegan to George and Linda (Dutton) Clark who survive. Robert is also survived by three sisters; Christine (Allen) Coppock of Paw Paw, Dawn Lagerwey (Dennis Coppock) of High Springs, FL, Denise (Richard) Bowman...

Sep 21, 2016

John Crawford Roe, age 75, of Lawton, passed away suddenly September 21, 2016. John was born August 15, 1941 in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Robert and Elizabeth Roe. He is survived by his two children; Emilee and Caleb Roe, grandson Sawyer Armold and his four beloved cats. John was a hardworking man that was dedicated to his work...

Sep 14, 2016

John Thomas Schincariol, age 71, of Paw Paw, passed away suddenly September 14, 2016. He was born September 23, 1944 in Kalamazoo to the late Ottorino and Hedwige (Delmoro) Schincariol. He is survived by his three children, Rina Schincariol, Jon Schincariol and Kristen Tokarchick, two grandchildren, Kyle and Olivia Tokarchick, one brother Raymond “Ron” Schincariol and longtime partner, Janice...

Sep 12, 2016

Dale O. Beach, 96, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 12, 2016.Dale was born on September 30, 1919, to Clarence and Lucy (Fike) Beach, in Decatur Township, Van Buren County, Michigan. He served his country in the Army Air Corp as a Staff Sergeant during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion,...

Sep 10, 2016

Ethan William Jackson, age 2, of Lawton, was called home to the Lord on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Ethan was a happy, energetic, sweet, dirt -loving baby boy. He loved spending his time outdoors and playing on the farm. Keeping Ethan clean was impossible, he always found a way to get into more dirt. Ethan was born December 16,...

Sep 7, 2016

Carl Frederick Silas, age 80, originally from Paw Paw suddenly passed away September 7, 2016 at his home in Winter Haven, Florida. Son of C. Clyde and Lorraine (Crofoot) Silas, a 1954 graduate of Paw Paw High School and a 1960 graduate of Western Michigan University.  Preceded in death by his wife Ruth (Lanphear) three and a half months...