Obituaries

Scott Alan Smith

Scott Alan Smith

Aug 11, 2011

Age: 66 SMITH, Scott Alan Grand Junction, MI Formerly of Paw Paw Scott passed away Thursday morning, August 11, 2011 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. He was born April 29, 1945 in Paw Paw the son of the late Elliott and Marilyn (Brandt) Smith. He was a 1963 graduate of Paw Paw High School and attended both Central Michigan...

Inez Washburn

Inez Washburn

Aug 4, 2011

of Lawton passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 in Three Rivers, MI. Inez was born on November 28, 1920 in Alabama, the daughter of the late Monroe and Doralee Standridge. Inez loved quilting and spending time in her gardens. She also adored her feline friend, Kitty. In October of 1939, Inez married her beloved husband, James, who preceded her...

Robert J. Greene

Robert J. Greene

Aug 2, 2011

of Gobles passed away Tuesday, August 2 in Kalamazoo, MI. Robert was born on August 4, 1940 in Allegan, MI, the son of the late Richard and Elizabeth Greene. Bob was a member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman Union of Kalamazoo, spending most of his life in construction. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in...

Robert Thomas Byrne, Jr

Robert Thomas Byrne, Jr

Jul 31, 2011

Age: 67 BYRNE, Robert Thomas Jr. Almena Township Bob went home to be with his Lord Sunday, July 31, 2011. He was born October 2, 1943 in Mason, MI the son of the late Robert and Nora (King) Byrne. He was a 1961 graduate of Battle Creek Central and was employed for 14 years for United Steel and Wire...

Alice Irene Sitar

Alice Irene Sitar

Jul 27, 2011

Age: 85 SITAR, Alice I. Paw Paw Alice passed away Wednesday morning, July 27, 2011 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. She was born February 14, 1926 in Berlamont, Michigan the daughter of the late Ignace and Aniela Tarala. Alice lived at White Oaks in Lawton for the past 3 A½ years. On October 21, 1944 in Paw...

Violet M. Gerou

Violet M. Gerou

Jul 26, 2011

Age: 96 GEROU, Violet M. Lawton Violet passed away Tuesday morning, July 26, 2011 at Bronson Nursing and Rehab Center in Lawton. She was born December 29, 1914 in Defiance, OH. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Paw Paw, and enjoyed golfing, playing cards and dancing. On April 26, 1985 in Gaylord, MI Violet was united...

Vivian DeWaters

Vivian DeWaters

Jul 24, 2011

Vivian passed away Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. Vivian was born October 19, 1925 in South Haven the daughter of the late Nicholas and Amber (Struble) DeBolt. She enjoyed music, dancing and knitting. On August 9, 1964 in South Haven, Vivian was united in marriage to Garner O. DeWaters who survives. Also surviving...

William E. Double

William E. Double

Jul 24, 2011

DOUBLE, William E. Age: 83 of Paw Paw, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 24, 2011. William was born on February 24, 1928 in Ipswich, Suffolk to the late William and Dorothy Double. He proudly served in the British Royal Navy from 1945-1949. William was a life member of the Blaxhall Church...

Richard Timkovich, Sr

Richard Timkovich, Sr

Jul 24, 2011

Richard William Timkovich, Sr. passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Sunday, July 24, 2011. Richard was born November 28, 1933 in Paw Paw, MI. Richard, fondly called Dick or Tink by friends and family, was preceded in death by his parents, William and Marie (Fake) Timkovich and several aunts and uncles. Dick was...

Iris Burnett

Iris Burnett

Jul 23, 2011

Iris passed away Saturday morning, July 23, 2011 at White Oaks in Lawton. She was born August 8, 1916 the daughter of the late Neve and Marie (Martin) Hulbert. Iris loved working for the Cheboygan County Extension office and was an excellent seamstress. In 1935 in Kalamazoo, Iris was united in marriage to William D. Burnett who preceded her...

Sophie Piecyk

Sophie Piecyk

Jul 20, 2011

Age: 93 PIECYK, Sophie Lawton Sophie passed away Wednesday morning, July 20, 2011 at her home. She was born July 29, 1917 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Joseph and Agatha (NiemAC.s) Nieroda. Sophie was a very active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bangor for 50 years and is currently a member of St. Mary's...

Anthony (Tony) J. Podkol

Anthony (Tony) J. Podkol

Jul 20, 2011

Age: 69 PODKOL, Anthony J. Paw Paw Tony passed away suddenly, Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at his home. He was born Oct. 31, 1941 in Paw Paw the son of the late George and Felicia (Pelczar) Podkol. Tony was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea during the Vietnam War. After the service he was employed at Frontenac Winery...

Alma Mae Klein

Alma Mae Klein

Jul 19, 2011

Age: 91 KLEIN, Alma M. Paw Paw Sunrise May 16, 1920 in Moline, IL the daughter of the late Joseph and Hermina (Goday) Polednick. Sunset was Tuesday afternoon, July 19, 2011 at Heartland Health Care Center in Kalamazoo. Alma was a legal secretary for the Adams Law Firm in Paw Paw retiring in 1984. On July 5, 1940 in...

Ralph DeWayne Wiler

Ralph DeWayne Wiler

Jul 18, 2011

Age: 76 Wiler, Ralph DeWayne Diamondhead, MS ~ Formerly of Paw Paw DeWayne passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph H. and Pearl Wiler; son, Robert Wiler, 2 brothers, Alvin and Darian Wiler; and a sister, Helen DeLore. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years,...

Eugene J. Schuster

Eugene J. Schuster

Jul 17, 2011

Age: 87 SCHUSTER, Eugene J. Paw Paw Gene passed this life Sunday, July 17, 2011 at his home. He was born March 22, 1924 in Archbold, Ohio the son of the late Edward J. and Marie L. (Markle) Schuster. Gene was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army as a military policeman. He was a...

George W. Justice

George W. Justice

Jul 17, 2011

George passed away July 17, 2011 in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his family and beloved wife of 40 years JoAnna. George was born on October 22, 1937, in New Boston, Ohio to Ellie (Artis) and Charles Justice. He was the treasured step father to Julie (Joe) Soudek, Cheryl Butler, Patricia Kendall, Terry Slayton, and Billie...

Bernard Berky

Bernard Berky

Jul 14, 2011

of Mattawan passed away from a sudden illness on Thursday, July 14 in Paw Paw. Bernard was born on March 27, 1942 to the late Louis and Camilla Berky. Bernie enjoyed hunting fishing, and loved singing country and western songs. He worked for the Mattawan Public Schools for 18 years, retiring in 2008. Bernie is survived by a daughter,...

Gary Bain

Gary Bain

Jul 14, 2011

Gary passed away Thursday afternoon, July 14, 2011 after a brief illness at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. He was born April 28, 1935 in Chicago, IL the son of the Late Michael J. and Fannie M (Pavesich) Bain. Gary was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army at Fort Sill, OK and was a member of the U.S. Army...

Gene Allen Jacobs

Gene Allen Jacobs

Jul 12, 2011

Age: 48 JACOBS, Gene A. Paw Paw Gene passed away suddenly Tuesday morning, July 12, 2011. He was born July 14, 1962 in Kalamazoo the son of Clair and Amy (Elliott) Jacobs. He was a fruit farmer West of Paw Paw on Red Arrow Highway and operated the Jacobs Farm Market. He enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, golf, and sports....

Carolyn Marie Harris

Carolyn Marie Harris

Jun 28, 2011

Age: 50 HARRIS, Carolyn Marie Paw Paw Carolyn passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at the home of her sister, Cathy Sommerfelt after a lengthy illness. She was born August 11, 1960 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Howard and Margaret (Ritsema) Harris. Carolyn loved reading, sewing, crafts, collecting Pez candy dispensers, and never forgot a birthday or anniversary. Surviving...

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