Obituaries
Melvin D. Brown
Jun 11, 2015
Melvin D. Brown, age 94, of Paw Paw died on June 11, 2015, at Bronson Commons in Mattawan. Mel was born in Volinia Township, Cass County, Michigan, on April 25, 1921, to Frank "Pete" and Dorothy (Gray) Brown. Mel is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lorraine (Murphy) Brown; his sister Evalyn Fleet of Mancelona; his children Jere...
Alta Catherine King
Jun 10, 2015
Age: 99 KING, Alta C. Lawton At age 99 our beautiful mother joined the love of her life on June 10, 2015. Alta was preceded in death by her best friend and beloved husband, John King, in 2003. She leaves behind to remember the love she shared with them, her children, Patricia (Arthur) Hartman, John (Carol) King, and Mary...
Alice Marie Pfau
Jun 6, 2015
Age: 81 PFAU, Alice Marie Kalamazoo Alice Marie Pfau, age, 81 of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday morning, June 6, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born May 23, 1934 in Otsego, MI, the daughter of the late Orlo and Helen (Fisher) Giddings. Alice grew up in the Otsego and Mattawan area, graduated from Mattawan High School and...
Larry Lester Kennedy
Jun 6, 2015
Age: 71 KENNEDY, Larry L. Mattawan Larry passed away at his home, Saturday, June 6, 2015 with his wife at his side. He was born August 28, 1943 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of the late Lester and Louise (Mearing) Kennedy. Larry enjoyed model railroading, was a Black Belt in karate, a Major League Bowler and was known as...
Janet Louise Perkins
Jun 3, 2015
Age 76: PERKINS, Janet L. Lawton Janet passed away Wednesday morning, June 3, 2015 at her home. She was born March 16, 1939 in Kalamazoo the daughter of the late Richard R. "Tiny" and E. Louise (Lowry) Irons. Janet was employed at the Van Buren County Treasurers Office for 24 years until her retirement in 2005. She was a...
Mary M. Cirino
Jun 3, 2015
Age: 88 CIRINO, Mary M. Lawton Mary M. Cirino, age 88, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at TenderCare of Kalamazoo. She was born May 28, 1927 in Detroit, MI the daughter of the late Thayer and Esther (Ford) Gable. Mary was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pa Paw and enjoyed cooking and being with her family....
Frank L. Waitas
Jun 1, 2015
Age: 85 WAITAS, Frank L. Lawton Frank L. Waitas, age 85, of Lawton passed away Monday afternoon, June 1, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Frank was born February 21, 1930 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Louis and Thelma (Decker) Waitas. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Frank was an...
Ann Elizabeth Hague-Shephard
May 29, 2015
Age: 59 HAGUE-SHEPHARD, Ann E. Paw Paw Ann Elizabeth Hague-Shephard went to lead an angel choir on Friday, May 29, 2015 surrounded by love, peace and family. Born September 30, 1955 in Wilmington, Ohio, Ann was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Lucille C. (Hunt) Hague. She is survived by her twins Kathryn Shephard, Chelsea (Jeremy) Morris,...
Evelyn F. White
May 26, 2015
Age: 88 WHITE, Evelyn F. Lawton Evelyn F. White, age 88, of Lawton passed away Tuesday morning, May 26, 2015 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. She was born January 5, 1927 in Paw Paw the daughter of Russell and Maude (Sirrine) Nash. Evelyn enjoyed playing bingo, having luncheons with her friends, watching John Wayne movies, but most of all...
Nathan "Dan" Daniel Rohr
May 26, 2015
Age: 63 ROHR, Nathan "Dan" Paw Paw Nathan "Dan" Rohr, age 63, passed away Tuesday morning, May 26, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Dan was born December 17, 1951 in Battle Creek, MI the son of Charles F. and Melba J. (Widner) Coon. Dan was a member of the Paw Paw United Methodist Church, a published poet, enjoyed...
Derrick G. Robertson
May 25, 2015
Age: 55 ROBERTSON, Derrick G. Lawrence Derrick G. Robertson, age 55, passed away peacefully Monday evening, May 25, 2015 at his home. He was born December 1, 1959 in Chicago, IL the son of Irby and Monica F. (Simmons) Jones. He was a graduate of Fenger High School Class of 1978 in Chicago, IL. Derrick served in the U.S...
Patricia "Pat" L. Murch
May 19, 2015
Age: 85 MURCH, Patricia L. Paw Paw Patricia L. Murch, age 85, passed away peacefully in the presence of her children on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 17, 1930 in Detroit, MI the daughter of the late John and Pauline (Mihelich) Gosenca. Pat was a member of St. Mary' Catholic...
George P. Kolosar
May 16, 2015
Age: 78 KOLOSAR, George P. Paw Paw George P. Kolosar, age 78, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Karios Dwelling in Kalamazoo. He was born August 7, 1936 in Chicago, IL the son of the late George and Laura (Fournier) Kolosar. George was a 1955 graduate of Paw Paw High School and was class President. He then served...
James L. Houston
May 16, 2015
Age: 90 HOUSTON, James L. Gobles James L. Houston, age 90, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Meadow Woods Nursing and Rehab Center in Bloomingdale. He was born June 22, 1924 in Hornersville, Missouri, the son of the late Alonzo and Minnie (Hall) Houston. He served in the United States Navy as an Armed Guard in the Pacific...
Valma J. Critchfield
May 10, 2015
Valma J. Critchfield, 88, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born November 10, 1926 in Wayland, Michigan, the daughter of Ansel and Josephine (Arnstead) Winn. She is survived by four children, Greg Critchfield of Gobles, Jeff (Peggy) Critchfield of Traverse City, Casey Critchfield of Cadillac and Susan (Anthony)...
Dolores Babin
May 4, 2015
Age: 84 BABIN, Dolores Paw Paw Dolores Babin, age 84, Paw Paw passed away Monday May 4, 2015 at White Oaks in Lawton. She was born November 30, 1930 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Sophie (Pajewski) Knapp. Dolores was employed in the billing department at LakeView Community Hospital for over 30 years. She...
James M. Kusmack
May 4, 2015
Age: 62 KUSMACK, James M. Decatur James M. Kusmack, age 62, passed away suddenly, Monday evening, May 4, 2015 at his home. He was born January 16, 1953 in Paw Paw the son of the late John and Olga (Karony) Kusmack. He was employed at Kusmack General Sales and Service in Decatur and operated Hodaka Sales and Jim's Video...
Jackie J. Swiontek
May 1, 2015
Age: 69 SWIONTEK, Jackie J. Paw Paw Jackie Jean Swiontek, age 69, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015 at her home. She was born August 18, 1945 in Allegan the daughter of the late Jack W. and Phyllis (Robinson) Cook. She was employed at Cub Foods, EPC/Alcoa in Mattawan until her retirement. She enjoyed crocheting, baking, reading, crafts and...
Harry E. Labar
May 1, 2015
Age: 69 LABAR, Harry E. Lawton Harry passed away Friday morning, May 1, 2015 at his home in Lawton. He was born December 4, 1945 in Kalamazoo the son of the late Harry Eugene and Ruth (Verdries) Labar. He owned and operated the Labar Lawn Maintenance Service in Mattawan. Harry loved the outdoors, riding his Harley Motor Cycle (active...
Laurel Madelyn Ozanich
Apr 28, 2015
Laurel Madelyn Ozanich Paw Paw Laurel Madelyn (Larson) Ozanich, age 90, passed away on April 28, 2015 in Skokie, IL at the home of her son. Laurel was the widow of Rudolph Leo "Rudy" Ozanich and a long-time resident of Paw Paw. Laurel, is survived by her son, Daniel (Mary) Ozanich, her grandchildren, Daniel J. (Shannon), Ozanich Jr, Carolynne...
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