Obituaries
Bernice A. Rauker-Sabino
Jan 5, 2013
Age: 93 SABINO (Rauker) Bernice A. Lawton Bernice passed away peacefully Saturday morning, January 5, 2013 at the home of her grandson. She was born November 15, 1919 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Guy and Pearl (Snyder) Burns. She attended college and received her Nursing Degree and was employed at Lakeview Community Hospital, Paw Paw, MI and...
William H. Sutcliffe
Jan 5, 2013
Age: 49 Sutcliffe, William H. Paw Paw Bill passed away Saturday evening, January 5, 2013 at his home with his family at his side after a lengthy illness. He was born August 4, 1963 in Detroit the son of Joseph and Louella (Elam) Sutcliffe and was a graduate of Old Central in Kalamazoo. Bill was the owner and chef...
Myrtle J. Tubergen
Jan 4, 2013
TUBERGEN, Myrtle Age: 82 Portage, formerly of Paw Paw Myrtle passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013 at Clarebridge of Brookdale Assisted Living in Portage, MI. Myrtle was born March 29, 1930 in Sullivan Township, MI the daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Geerds) Mokma. She enjoyed reading, bird watching and was musically gifted, particularly with a soprano...
James "Jim" E. Stewart
Dec 31, 2012
STEWART, James E. "Paw Paw Jim" Age: 65 Paw Paw, Formerly of Hammond, IN James "Paw Paw Jim" went home to be with his Lord and savior on Monday, December 31, 2012 at his home on Three Mile Lake with his loving wife by his side. Jim was born March 17, 1947 in Owensboro, KY the son of the...
Buddy Ross
Dec 28, 2012
ROSS, Buddy Buddy, Beloved companion of Barney and Florence Ross passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012. Buddy was born October 7, 2008 and spent his life bringing joy to all who knew him. He has been cremated and will eventually be buried with his dear family.
Mary C. Higley
Dec 24, 2012
HIGLEY, Mary C. Age: 94 Hastings, formerly of Mattawan Mary passed away Monday morning, December 24, 2012 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. Mary was born May 30, 1918 in Paris, Michigan the daughter of the late Henry and Frances (Hoverman) Cline. She enjoyed cooking and for over 40 years owned and operated Higley's Juice's in Mattawan with her husband....
Richard L. Haefner
Dec 21, 2012
Age: 101 HAEFNER, Richard L. Paw Paw Richard passed away Friday morning, December 21, 2012 at White Oaks in Lawton with his loving family at his side. He was born July 22, 1911 in Volinia Township, Michigan the son of the late Leslie and Mary Edna (Ball) Haefner. Richard was the Chief of Police for the Village of Paw...
Eric H. Beam
Dec 21, 2012
BEAM, Eric Age: 31 Gobles, MI Eric passed away at home unexpectedly on Friday, December 21, 2012. Eric was born August 21, 1981 in Kalamazoo, MI to Ronald Beam and Ronda Lynn-Slocum Coffinger. He was a 2000 graduate of Lawrence High School where he hit the first home run out of their new ball park. Eric worked for 9...
Stephen J. Paulus, II
Dec 16, 2012
Age: 43 PAULUS, Stephen J. II Grand Rapids, MI Formerly of Paw Paw Steve passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2012 in Grand Rapids, MI. Steve was born January 26, 1969 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Stephen J. Sr. and Alice (Wilson) Paulus. He was employed as a machine operator for Beta Plastics Recycling Company in Grand Rapids....
Rev. Gene B. Moore
Dec 14, 2012
MOORE, Rev Eugene B. Age: 74 Paw Paw Rev. Eugene B. Moore lost his courageous battle with cancer and entered eternal life on Friday, December 14, 2012 at Borgess Medical Center surrounded by his family. Gene was born March 6, 1938 in Alma, MI, the son of the late Joe and Lulu (Hinsdale) Moore. He graduated from Grand Ledge...
Robert T. Shirrell
Dec 13, 2012
SHIRRELL, Robert T. Age: 85 Lawton, MI Robert passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 13, 2012. Robert was born August 25, 1927 in Zelma, MO the son of the late Edward and Lillian (Morgan) Shirrell. He spent most of his life as a cheese maker and his passion in life was gardening. He was...
Stephen M. Tomac, Sr
Dec 12, 2012
Age: 90 TOMAC, Stephen M., Sr. Kalamazoo Steve passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 12, 2012 at his home. He was born September 30, 1922 in Detroit, MI the son of the late Steve and Olga (Cividini) Tomac. Steve was employed by James River Corporation, as an electrician until his retirement and enjoyed agricultural farming in his spare time. He...
Michael Forbes
Dec 11, 2012
FORBES, Michael E. Age: 65 Richland, MI Formerly of Paw Paw Michael passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Borgess Medical Center. Mike was born March 2, 1947 in Paw Paw, MI and was, along with his brother Dick, placed in the waiting arms of Lola and Julius Forbes on December 7, 1947; a day regarded as their...
Evelyn Wickett
Dec 6, 2012
WICKETT, Evelyn A. Age: 88 Lawton, MI Evelyn passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Bronson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lawton, MI. Evelyn was born June 29, 1924 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of the late Clarence and Alice (Akers) Fuller. She was a long time member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lawton and loved...
Shirle Vannier-Winters
Dec 2, 2012
VANNIER-WINTERS, Shirle Age: 92 Lawton, MI Shirle passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at White Oaks in Lawton. Shirle was born May 29, 1920 in Chicago, IL to the late Anthony and Amelia (Hoppe) Gates. She was a member of the Order of the Daughters of the King in the Episcopal Church, long...
Rosemary D'Arienzo
Nov 26, 2012
D'ARIENZO, Rosemary Age: 61 Paw Paw, MI Rosemary passed away Monday, November 26, 2012 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo surrounded by her loving family. Rosie was born March 30, 1951 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Antonio and Norma (Scotese) Dacoba. Rosie was a big part of La Cantina, the family business, since childhood and was a dedicated...
Georgia I. Bucher
Nov 25, 2012
BUCHER, Georgia I. Age: 88 Paw Paw, MI Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at the Regency at Waterford facility in Waterford, MI. Georgia was born November 28, 1923 in Cicero, IL the daughter of the late Neal and Isabel (Lasar) Smith. She loved being with her family and friends and she loved spending time outdoors. Georgia...
Carol E. Hassler
Nov 25, 2012
Age: 85 HASSLER, Carol E. Battle Creek Formerly of Lawton Carol passed away Sunday afternoon, November 25, 2012 in Battle Creek. She was born January 4, 1927 in Kalamazoo the daughter of the late Jerome and Florence (Beatty) Thornburg. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Hassler; daughter Rebecca Hassler and a son Larry Hassler. Surviving are...
Helen M. Mann
Nov 23, 2012
Age: 82 MANN, Helen M. Paw Paw Helen passed away peacefully Friday morning, November 23, 2012 at her home in Paw Paw. She was born March 21, 1930 in Lawrence, Michigan, the daughter of the late Nelson "Kelly" and Helena (Decker) Hill. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Western Michigan University in education and was a teacher for over...
Jules M. Serbenski
Nov 22, 2012
Age: 77 SERBENSKI, Jules, Jr. Paw Paw Jules passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, November 22, 2012 at his home. He was born June 25, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois the son of the late Jules M. Serbenski, Sr. and Jean (Sarno) Serbenski. Jules moved to Michigan at the age of 8, farm raised, graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in...
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