Obituaries

May 17, 2014

Age: 78 ZALESKI, Earl C. Lawrence Earl passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, May 17, 2014 at his home. He was born February 4, 1936 the son of the late Conrad and Eleanore (Hemmrick) Zaleski. He was a graduate of Hartford High School Class of 1954. Earl was a professional musician for 60 years, playing big band sounds as well...

May 15, 2014

Andreson, Eric J. Lawrence Eric J. Andreson, 43, of Lawrence, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 15, 2014 at his home. He was born February 24, 1971 in Ashley, North Dakota, the son of James Andreson and Geraldine Bosch. Eric was a graduate of Mayville State University in North Dakota, was an avid sports fan and above all loved being...

May 13, 2014

Age: 92 AVERY, Ernestine T. Paw Paw Ernestine passed away Tuesday morning May 13, 2014 at her home. She was born December 5, 1921 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Denon and Rozener (Tucker) Gooden. Ernestine was a very active and dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Decatur and Emmanuel Church of God in Christ, Decatur....

May 10, 2014

AGE: 69 HALL, Judith K. Paw Paw Judy passed away peacefully Saturday morning May 10, 2014 at Sunrise of Cascade in Grand Rapids. She was born August 15, 1944 in Providence, RI the daughter of the late Warren and Marion (Doescher) Hall. Judy was a graduate of Paw Paw High School class of 1962 and received her Master's in...

May 9, 2014

Rosemarie Timkovich, 76, of Paw Paw passed away Friday, May 9, 2014 at Maple Lake Assisted Living in Paw Paw. She was born June 22, 1937, in Paw Paw, the daughter of Paul, Sr. and Alberta (Schlintz) Labadie. Rosemarie was a graduate of Paw Paw High School and went on to become an LPN. She was employed at Lakeview...

May 8, 2014

AGE: 82 SOPER, Bernie L. (Healy) Paw Paw Bernie was born March 10, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of the late Edward R. and Esther C. (Atwater) Healy. On March 11, 1969 in Detroit, MI, Bernie was united in marriage to Ronald W. Soper who preceded her in death on May 8, 1978. She was also preceded in...

May 6, 2014

AGE: 75 THIERJUNG, Nicholas J., III Lawton Nick passed away Tuesday morning, May 6, 2014 at his home. He a born March 14, 1939 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Nicholas and Ruth (Root) Thierjung. Nike was a Bull Block Operator for National Copper in Dowagiac company and Paw Paw Plating before his retirement. He enjoyed the...

Apr 27, 2014

Michelle Kay (Smith) Barkovich, of Lawton, passed away at Bronson Methodist Hospital Sunday, April 27, 2014. She was born July 15, 1961 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Ronald Alger and Carol (Eaton) VanLuke. She was adopted as a baby and raised by Marvin and Gayle Smith of Lawton. Both her biological and adoptive parents have preceded her...

Apr 27, 2014

AGE: 85

WARNER, Donald W., Sr.

Paw Paw

Don passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Tendercare of Kalamazoo with family by his side. He was born August 11, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of the late Floyd W. and Carrie L. (Wood) Warner. Don served in the U.S....

Apr 15, 2014

Iva Evans, 97, of Mattawan, formerly of Bloomingdale, passed away Tuesday evening, April 15, 2014 at Bronson Commons in Mattawan. She was born January 12, 1917 in Lucas, Michigan, the daughter of the late Harry and Lucy Reynolds. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Edwin Wrona, daughter and son-in-law Karen and Robert Klimp...

Apr 14, 2014

Bruce Eastling, 48, of Paw Paw, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 14, 2014 at his home. He was born September 12, 1965 in Grand Haven, the son of Asa and Sandra (Rogers) Eastling. Bruce graduated from Fremont Schools and became a welder, working most recently at Production Tooling in Mattawan. He was a fan of classic cars,...

Apr 14, 2014

Jacqueline Kohlhaas, 66, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday April 14, 2014 at her home. She was born January 6, 1948 in Fremont, Michigan, the daughter of the late James and Josephine (Danto) Manchip. Jacki was employed by Duo-Tang, where she was an active leader in the union. During her time with the union, Jacki took classes at Michigan...

Apr 6, 2014

AGE: 73 COSKEY, (Jones) Myrna R.

Orlando, Florida

Formerly of Paw Paw

Myrna passed away Sunday morning, April 6, 2014 at the home of her son with her family at her side. She was born January 19, 1941 in Rosholt, South Dakota the daughter of the late Emery and Ruth (O’Brien)...

Apr 6, 2014

Age: 66

Hyet, Judith Ann

Arcadia, FL

Formerly of Mattawan

Judith Ann Hyet, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter who had a great sense of humor, laughed often and was always a joy to be around. Judy passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014 in Arcadia,FL. She...

Apr 2, 2014

Age: 76 FYTCZYK, Burnice M. Paw Paw Burnice passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born October 25, 1937 in Town Creek, AL the daughter of the late Clyde R. and Tinnie Mae Terry. Her hobbies include flower and vegetable gardening, bird watching, crocheting, beautiful holiday beadwork and crafts, she enjoyed reading, books...

Apr 1, 2014

Sheryl Waldo, 58, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born March 22, 1956 in Paw Paw, the daughter of Norman and Carol (Schelsky) Specht. Sherry was a graduate of Lawton High School and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. She worked as a legal secretary for Richard Burnham. She was...

Mar 31, 2014

Stephen Wolownik, 83, of Spring Hill, Florida, died on March 31, 2014. He was born March 26, 1931, in Paw Paw, the son of Roman and Kathryn Wolownik. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Andrew Wolownik and Edward (Dolores) Wolownik, and sister, Stella (Jack) Crook. He is survived by his brother, Raymond (Barbara) Wolownik of Spring...

Mar 29, 2014

AGE: 92

RIFE, Betty J.

Formerly of Paw Paw

Betty passed away Saturday morning, March 29, 2014 in the Alamo Nursing Home, Kalamazoo. She was born June 26, 1921 in Cadillac, MI the daughter of the late Fredrick and Gretta (Myers) Barrons. She was employed by Allen Test Products. Betty, a...

Mar 26, 2014

Figg, James L., Sr.

Paw Paw

James L. Figg, Sr., 86, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at White Oaks in Lawton. He was born January 19, 1928 in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of James and Bessie Lorane (Gassaway) Figg. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army. On...

Mar 26, 2014

Jean A. Goodrich, 73, of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born September 30, 1940 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Thomas and Frances (Wilson) Kintner. Jean worked for Gordon Water in Kalamazoo in the billing and accounting department. She was a dedicated member of Full Gospel Apostolic Church...