Obituaries

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...

Aug 17, 2016

Aline A. Dudash, age 95, of Beecher, IL, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away August 17, 2016. She was born in Covert, Michigan on January 27, 1921 to the late Edward and Irene Darling. Aline is survived by her two sons, David Dudash and Steve (Janis) Dudash, seven grandchildren, Gregory (Michele), Robert (Cindy), Christopher (Becky), Michelle (Mark) Cox, Nancy...

Aug 17, 2016

Dorothy Jane Blatson, age 83, of Lawton, passed away August 17, 2016 at her home. She was born February 12, 1933 in Kalamazoo Michigan to the late Duncan and Nellie (Warren) Boudreau. She is survived by her three children, Terre (Bruce) Peters of Paw Paw, Chris Blatson of Columbia, TN, and Mike Blatson of Mattawan, six grandchildren, 5 great...

Aug 16, 2016

Elaine Gwendolyn Maxa, age 89, of Paw Paw, passed away at her residence August 16, 2016. She was born January 15, 1927 in Lawrence Michigan to the late Claude and Ursula Field. She is survived by her six children, Gale (late Janet) Bergeson, George (Linda) Bergeson, Elaine (Daryl) Bean, Frank (Dawn) Maxa, Joe (Vicki) Maxa and Caroldee (Richard) Althouse,...

Aug 10, 2016

Albert Joseph Schubert, age 91, of Decatur, passed away August 10, 2016. He was born in Chicago Illinois, August 3, 1925 to the late John and Josephine (Liebich) Schubert. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Jeanne (Helbing), three children, Garry Schubert, Diane (late Charles) Glover and Lance Schubert, three grandchildren, Alan (Amanda), Lance Jr., and...

Aug 9, 2016

Mose Allen Franks, age 53, passed away August 9, 2016 after battling a long illness. Mose was a gentle soft spoken man who loved his family greatly. He is survived by his brothers, Ray Franks of Marcellus, Harvey Terry of Lawton, Dewey (Donna) Terry of Paw Paw and his sister, Roxanne Terry of Paw Paw, nieces, Jessica Franks and...

Aug 8, 2016

Phyllis Kay Kelley, age 72, of Paw Paw, passed away August 8, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Paw Paw on January 11, 1944 to the late Robert and Barbara (Wilder) Palmer. Phyllis is survived by her husband Robert, two daughters, Penny Hendrickson and Michelle Penny, four grandchildren,  Dennis Hendrickson, Mikaela Hendrickson,...

Aug 4, 2016

Katherine Anne Hunt, age 56, of Evergreen Park, Illinois, passed away suddenly August 4, 2016 in Lawrence, Michigan. Loving wife of George, cherished mother of Angie (Zack) Pentek and Edward (Regan) Hunt, daughter of Louis (late Patricia) Leja and grandmother of Brayden, Briella and Bryson. A memorial mass will be held Wednesday, August 10, at 10:30 a.m. at Most...

Aug 4, 2016

Eleanor Maxine Pardike passed away on August 4, 2016 at  White Oaks in Lawton, Michigan. The daughter of Verdzel and Vena (Hawkins) Cassada, Eleanor was born in Bloomingdale Township, Michigan on August 1, 1924. Eleanor was a graduate of Paw Paw High School and was united in Marriage to Marlow Pardike on June 8, 1947 in the first Presbyterian...

Aug 1, 2016

Robert Wendell Jensen, age 84, of Paw Paw, passed away August 1, 2016. Robert was born in Hart, Michigan September 16, 1931 to the late Marinous and Minnie (Tate) Jensen. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn (Morrissey) Jensen, four children, John (Tara) Jensen, Wendy (Scott) Dorabialski, Amy (Garth Killeen) Jensen and Pam (Jerry) Rowe, also surviving are eight...

Jul 30, 2016

Ann J. Lambert, age 90, of Mattawan, entered into eternal life on July, 30, 2016. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born November 12, 1925 in Mattawan, to the late Frank and Sophia (Kalamuski) Owsiany. Her life was devoted to family, friends and service of helping others. Ann was a faithful member of...

Jul 25, 2016

AGE: 98

FALAN, Evelyn M.

Paw Paw

Evelyn M. Falan, age 98, passed away Monday afternoon, July 25, 2016 at White Oaks in Lawton.  Evelyn was born June 29, 1918 in Cadillac the daughter of the late Arthur and Nettie (Racey) Harvey.  She was a graduate of Cadillac High School Class...

Jul 23, 2016

Age: 88

Harvey, Arnold B.

Paw Paw

Arnold B. Harvey, age 88 of Paw Paw passed away Saturday evening, July 23, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.  He was born Sept. 17, 1927 in Glendale, MI the son of the late Raymond and A. Mable (Johnson) Harvey.  Arnold was a...

Jul 19, 2016

Karen Anne (Doute) Little, age 66, of Paw Paw, passed away July 19, 2016. Karen was born January 24, 1950, in Wyandotte, Michigan to the late Paul and Geraldine (Navarre) Doute. She is survived by her children; Bella Burnett, Joelene Little along with 15 step-children, three grandchildren, Joshua, Micaela and Marissa along with many step-grandchildren, great grandchildren, four brothers,...

Jul 16, 2016

Rebecca Sue Weston (Wrona) passed away suddenly at home on Saturday evening, July 16, 2016.  Rebecca is survived by 2 children, Jennifer Weston(Andrew Smith) of Kalamazoo, and Timothy Weston Jr. of Lawton. One sister, Brenda Aperans(Patrick Verville) of Paw Paw, and one brother, John Wrona Jr. of Paw Paw.  Also surviving is Rebecca's significant other, Bobby Kirkland of Paw...

Jul 10, 2016

Steven Douglas Faul, age 61, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully of natural causes July 10, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 29, 1954 to Richard and Betty (Marby) Faul who survive. Also surviving are his sister Susan (Fred) Coker of Kalamazoo, two brothers, James Faul of Paw Paw, and John (Carie) Faul of Mattawan, niece,...

Jul 5, 2016

David Braganini age 65, of Lawton, the beloved Leader and President of the St. Julian Wine Family passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2016. The Winery has been family owned and operated since 1921, but Dave is what made the company truly a family. His passion for our mission and love for his employees is what makes St. Julian...

Jul 4, 2016

Glen L. Key, Age 72 of Paw Paw passed away suddenly Monday, July 4 th at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Glen was born October 10, 1943 in Moulton, AL the son of the late W.L. and Martha L. (Yarbrough) Cagle. He was employed by Checker Motors in Kalamazoo and enjoyed the outdoors, warm weather, country music, bowling and most of...

Jul 1, 2016

Rosemary Ellen Schallhorn, age 73, of Paw Paw, passed away July 1, 2016. She was born October 2, 1942 in Paw Paw, Michigan, to the late Morris and Jean (Allen) Mesick. Rosemary is survived by her husband, Thomas, son, Uri Fred (Patricia) Schallhorn, grandson, Joshua Thomas Schallhorn, sister, Judy Smith, two brothers, John and Rodney Mesick. Rosemary attended college...