Obituaries

Charles "Charlie" R. Brown

Charles "Charlie" R. Brown

Oct 4, 2015

AGE: 61 BROWN, Charlie R. South Haven Passed away suddenly Sunday, October 4, 2015 at his home. Charlie was born May 5, 1954 in Boerne, TX the son of the late Donald J. and Ottilie (Schulze) Brown Sr. He was a 1972 graduate of Gobles High School. He enjoyed his Harley Davidson Motor Cycle and volunteered many hours doing...

Lillian Gladys Ravano

Lillian Gladys Ravano

Oct 1, 2015

Lillian Gladys Ravano, age 86, of Kalamazoo, passed away October 1, 2015. Private graveside services were held Saturday, October 3, 2015 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Paw Paw, MI.

Dana M. Kane

Dana M. Kane

Sep 30, 2015

Dana M. Kane, (Scott), Age 55, formerly of Old Bridge, NJ, crossed over at her home unexpectedly, in Mattawan on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Scott of Berlin, Maryland in February, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Nicole Dobos, of Kalamazoo, her mother, Mary Lou Scott of Berlin, Maryland, her...

Joyce Ardell Roe

Joyce Ardell Roe

Sep 19, 2015

Joyce Ardell Roe, age 82, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away September 19, 2015. She was born August 25, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Blanche and James Paffhousen. Joyce was preceded in death by her two daughters, Vicky Lynn Brown and Talyn Brown-Barden, four brothers; Robert "Bob" Sullivan, Edward "Bud" Sullivan, Marshall Paffhousen, Clinton Paffhousen and...

Betty Cecelia DeVos

Betty Cecelia DeVos

Sep 9, 2015

Betty C. DeVos, age 85, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015. She was born March 25, 1930 in South Bend, IN, to the late William and Edna Spencer. Betty is survived by her seven children; Sandra Ivey, Pamela (Ben) Koch, Daniel Robert Jr., Richard DeVos, Sharon (Gary) Evans, Diana (Bill) Lippert and Brenda (Tim) Davis,...

Mary Margaret Stump

Mary Margaret Stump

Sep 8, 2015

Mary M. "Honey" Stump age 86, of Paw Paw, passed away September 8, 2015. Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on September 8, 2015 at her home. Mary was born June 11, 1929, in Decatur, MI, the daughter of the late Maynard and Alice (Ryan) Southworth. She graduated from Decatur High School class of 1948. Mary...

Robert Paul Wickett

Robert Paul Wickett

Sep 4, 2015

Robert P. Wickett, age 67, of Mattawan, passed away September 4, 2015. He was born August 2, 1948 in Paw Paw to the late Wesley and Roberta Wickett. Robert is survived by his two brothers; Harry (Mary Anne) of Dowagiac and Donald (Beth) of Dowagiac, one sister, Carole (Lloyd) of Illinois, along with many nieces and nephews and great...

Dawn Marie Hamrick

Dawn Marie Hamrick

Sep 3, 2015

Age: 48 HAMRICK, Dawn M. Paw Paw, MI Dawn Marie Hamrick, age 48, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Bronson LakeView Hospital, Paw Paw. Dawn was born April 19, 1967 in Kalamazoo. She was a graduate of Paw Paw High School class of 1985 and attended Concordia Lutheran College in Ann Arbor. While attending Concordia College she met...

Donna Jean Jones

Donna Jean Jones

Aug 31, 2015

Donna Jean Jones, age 73, of Lawton, MI, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015. She was born December 20, 1941 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Cecil and Margaret Lockner. Donna is survived by her four children; Debbie, Doris (James), Johnathan, and Von (Robyn), five grandchildren; Joseph (Melissa), J.C., Tyrone, Ryan, and Jordon, four great grandchildren; Mariah, A.J., T.J.,...

Beverly Joan Sikkema

Beverly Joan Sikkema

Aug 29, 2015

Beverly Joan Sikkema, age 79, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away August 28, 2015. She was born April 17, 1936 in Decatur to the late George and Jennie Sikkema. Beverly is survived by two sisters; Patricia (late Keith) Wolff of Stevensville and Joyce (George) Barkovich, of Paw Paw, one brother, Douglas (Marcia) Sikkema of Decatur, nieces and nephews; Scott...

Janet O'Connor

Janet O'Connor

Aug 26, 2015

Janet O'Connor passed away peacefully on August 26, 2015. Janet was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on January 19, 1927 to the late Ferdinand and Helen (Mergenthaler) Potter. Janet graduated from Lawton High School as Valedictorian of her class and then attended Western Michigan University. She was a member of the Glee Club, choir and a member of Phi Beta...

Andrew Christopher Cusentino

Andrew Christopher Cusentino

Aug 22, 2015

Andrew Christopher Cusentino, age 28, of Lawton, Passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015. He was born April 13, 1987 in Kalamazoo, MI. Andrew is survived by his father, Anthony (Melanie) Cusentino, and his mother, Debra (Anthony) Galich, two brothers; Matthew (Nikki) Cusentino and Ryan (Stevie) Cusentino, step sister; Kelsey (Mike) Galich, and step sister, Jessica and Step brother, Nick...

Samuel P. McEnterfer

Samuel P. McEnterfer

Aug 21, 2015

Age:65 McEnterfer, Samuel P. Mattawan Samuel P. McEnterfer, age 65, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Sam one of eight children was born June 9, 1950 in Kalamazoo the son of the late Frank L. and Josephine C. (Godisak) McEnterfer. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was employed...

Jennifer Bennett

Jennifer Bennett

Aug 15, 2015

Jennifer Bennett, age 52, of Paw Paw, passed away August 15, 2015. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

William F. Darrow

William F. Darrow

Aug 9, 2015

William F. Darrow, age 72, of Kalamazoo, MI, and Lawrence, MI, passed away August 9, 2015. He was born October 8, 1942 in Galesburg, MI, to the late Forest and Erma Darrow. William is survived by his wife, Leora Kirkens-Darrow, four sons; James (Lynette), Kurt (Jodie), Kevin and Thomas, two stepchildren; Kim and Kevin Kirkens, eight grandchildren, three step...

David Thomas Cornish

David Thomas Cornish

Aug 7, 2015

Age: 66 CORNISH, David T. Lawton David T. Cornish, age 66, of Lawton passed away suddenly Friday, afternoon August 7, 2015. He was born August 29, 1948 in Kalamazoo, the son of Keith T. and Lorrene E. (Lively) Cornish. David was a graduate of Lawton High School class of 1966 and was drafted into the U.S. Army serving in...

John D. Melson

John D. Melson

Aug 5, 2015

John D. Melson, age 84, of Paw Paw, passed away August 5, 2015. Services were private.

Mae Marie Young

Mae Marie Young

Aug 4, 2015

Mae Marie Young (Johnson), age 87, of Lawton, MI, passed away August 4, 2015.Mae was born September 16, 1927 in Crystal Falls, MI, to the late Joseph and Laura Verville. She is survived by her four children; Karen (William) Imus, Linda (Steve) Chowns, Sidney Johnson and Timothy Johnson, one sister, Dolores Butler, grandchildren; Donald C. Bielecki Jr., Lynn Bielecki,...

Connie L. Preston

Connie L. Preston

Aug 4, 2015

Connie Lucille Preston (Good), of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away Tuesday, August 04, 2015. She was born February 23, 1957 in Paw Paw, MI. Connie is survived by her loving husband Buddy, daughter Becky (Greg) Berndt, and grandson Gregory as well as her beloved dog Little Buddy. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Emogene Good. Connie...

Karl E. Benson

Karl E. Benson

Aug 4, 2015

Karl E. Benson, age 75, of Paw Paw, passed away August 4, 2015. Karl was born April 5, 1940 to the late Orville and Bertha Benson. Karl was raised by his mother and step father following his father's death. He is survived by his wife Joan, of Paw Paw, three children; Daniel (late Toni) Benson of Decatur, MI, Rachelle...

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