Obituaries

Dorothy E. Mroczek

Dorothy E. Mroczek

Nov 1, 2015

Dorothy E. Mroczek, age 87, of Paw Paw, passed away November 1, 2015 at her home. She was born June 18, 1928, in Battle Creek, MI, to the late Frank and Jenny Kobe. Dorothy was united in marriage at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Paw Paw on November 20, 1948, to Stanley Mroczek, who preceded her in death October...

Stanley J. Mroczek

Stanley J. Mroczek

Oct 24, 2015

Stan J. Mroczek, age 92, of Paw Paw, passed away October 24, 2015, at his home. He was born February 7, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to the late John Sekula and Jenny Mroczek. Stan was a WWII Veteran, serving as First Scout in the infantry of the U.S. Army, he was united in marriage at St. Mary's Catholic Church...

Patricia Ross

Patricia Ross

Oct 19, 2015

Patricia J. Ross, age 49, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015. She was born February 10, 1966 in Tacoma, Washington to Michael and Judy Ross of Paw Paw, whom survive, also surviving is her loving daughter, Abigail Hamel. Patricia was outgoing and full of life, she was a 1984 graduate of Paw Paw High School, she...

Dallas K. Rauker

Dallas K. Rauker

Oct 19, 2015

Age: 21 RAUKER, Dallas K. Kalamazoo Formerly of Lawton Dallas K. Rauker, age 21, Kalamazoo, formerly of Lawton passed away suddenly, Monday, October 19, 2015 in Reine, Norway from a mountain hiking accident. He was vacationing in Reine, Norway while attending Hogeschool Utrecht, University of Applied Sciences in Utrecht, Netherlands. Dallas was born July 21, 1994 in Kalamazoo the...

Norbert L. Gabry

Norbert L. Gabry

Oct 12, 2015

Norbert L."Clem" Gabry, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, passed away in his Kalamazoo home surrounded by family on Monday, October 12, 2015.Born and raised on Chicago's South Side by his parents, Leo and Helen, and proud of his Polish Heritage, Clem met Jermaine Rose Shiparski and the two became inseparable. Leaving Chicago's steel mills behind in early 1950,...

Felton Jackson Key

Felton Jackson Key

Oct 11, 2015

Felton Jackson Key, age 74, of Lawton, MI, passed away October 11, 2015. He was born December 30, 1940 in Winston County, Alabama, to the late Robert and Dollie Key. Felton is survived by his wife, Leslie, three children; Mark (Marion) Key, Melinda Reynolds and Madra Mayne, five grandchildren; Kari Key, Cody, Jacob, Mikayla Reynolds and Josh Mayne, two...

Ted W. Gromek

Ted W. Gromek

Oct 9, 2015

Age: 64 GROMEK, Ted W. Mattawan Ted W. Gromek, age 64, of Mattawan, passed away suddenly Friday evening, October 9, 2015 in Greenfield, IN. Ted was born July 31, 1951 in Paw Paw the son of the late Yoteush and Virginia (Sutton) Gromek. He was a 1969 graduate of Paw Paw High School and attended Western Michigan University. Ted...

John "Jack" W. Kitchen, Jr

John "Jack" W. Kitchen, Jr

Oct 9, 2015

Age: 85 KITCHEN, John "Jack" Mesa, AZ Formerly of Paw Paw Jack William Kitchen, Jr. age 85, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Paw Paw passed away peacefully, Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 at Friendship Village Hospice House , Tempe, AZ. Jack was born May 26, 1930 in Kalamazoo the son of the late John W. and Caroline I. (Miller) Kitchen,...

Christa R. Soule

Christa R. Soule

Oct 7, 2015

Christa R. Soule, age 75, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away October 7, 2015. She was born December 2, 1939 in Berlin Germany to the late Max and Elfriede Neubarth. Christa is survived by her two children; Barbara (Dennis) Cagle and Paul Soule, six grandchildren; Jessica, Theodore, Heather (Tommy), Patricia, Joshua and Ashley, seven great grandchildren; Dylan, Tyler, Taylan,...

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...

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