All Obituaries

Dawnna Marie Immekus, 62, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away at home on March 28, 2020. She was born on July 10, 1957 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Robert and Verna (Blanchard) Anspaugh. Dawnna graduated from Allegan High School. She was a woman of faith and a member of Grace Abounds Ministries and Pullman Ministries. Dawnna loved to golf and sing whenever she had the chance. She also enjoyed sketching, painting, arts and crafts, and going for walks on beautiful days. Her family was her world,...

Michael John Martin, 59, of Lawton, passed away Saturday March 21, 2020 at Bronson Commons. He was born December 17, 1960 in Chicago, the son of the late Earle S. Martin Sr.and Gloria L. (Busch) Martin . Mike had previously been employed with Coca Cola as a supervisor. In his free time he enjoyed trips to the casinos and was an avid hunter. He is survived by his brother, Earle (Teresa) Martin, two sisters, Christine (Joseph) Panico and Charlene (late Gerald) Adams. Currently there are no...

Elinore J. Lesman, 89 Years, of Paw Paw, formerly of Lawton/Allegan, entered the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Maple Lake Assisted Living. She was born on July 6, 1930 in White Cloud, MI, to William Karl Sr. and Petranella (Heobek) Volz. She was united in marriage to Dale M. Lesman on April 19, 1953, in White Cloud, MI., who preceded his dear bride in death on March 5, 2014. Also preceding Elinore in death were her Parents, her eldest...

Donald L. DeLong passed away in his sleep at home with his family on March 21st from COPD. Don earned both his BS and MA from Western Michigan University and became an influential educator who impacted the lives of many. He was a lifelong learner fascinated with what it means to be human. He believed that love and acceptance of each other would significantly impact the lives of everyone. “Give the love to others that you wish for.” He leaves his family to honor his life. Wife...

Viola Ruth Schmidt, 92, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020. She was born November 17, 1927 in Lenox, MI,  the daughter of  the late Herman H. Zohr and Elsie A.(Selle) Zohr. Viola loved being around people and playing cards, Scrabble, crossword puzzles and Bingo. Over the yeas she participated in card groups playing pinnacle and bowling. In her younger years, she and her husband, Art, enjoyed travel. Raising a family with musical interest, Viola enjoyed singing. Most...

Patricia Ann Eichaker, 73, of Lawton, MI, passed away on March 14, 2020 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on May 17, 1946 in Paw Paw, the daughter of Rudolph and Agnes (Hansen) Eichaker. Pat graduated from Mattawan High School in 1964. She worked for the United States Postal Service for 30+ years until her retirement. Pat enjoyed going out to play cards and spending time with her family and friends.  Surviving is her son, Richard (Kim) Hiscock of Jones, MI, Grandchildren, Nichole and...

****SERVICES POSTPONED DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19****NEW DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED**** Mark N. Hande, 68, of Keyser, West Virginia, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia. He was born on September 22, 1951 in Paw Paw to the late Harold and Dorothy (Freer) Hande. Mark was a Vietnam veteran. He loved music and played keyboard and guitar. He also enjoyed reading and loved the outdoors. Mark is survived by his brother Joseph (LuAnn) Hande;...

Sofia A. Daggitt, 81, of Lawton, passed away Wednesday March 11, 2020 at her home in Lawton. She was born March 5, 1939 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Angelo Chokas and Eva (Mueller) Chokas. Sofia and her family moved from Chicago to Bangor when she was a child, where she was raised on the family farm. She Retired from Welch's after 32 years of service. Sofia was an avid  NASCAR fan, especially Dale Earnhardt fan. She also loved working outside around her yard and growing...

Martin John Rogers passed away on March 10th 2020, at the age of 30.  He was born in Paw Paw, Michigan, on November 24th 1989, the son of Buddy and Debra (Cottman) Rogers.  He graduated Paw Paw High School in 2008.  Everything that he pursued, he put his full passion into.  He took pride in his work and he saw the beauty in everything.  He was a talented guitar player with an amazing voice.  He was an amazing artist and loved photography.  He was an iron...

Theodore A. Martin, 90, passed away March 7, 2020 at Park Village Pines in Kalamazoo. He was born June 7, 1929 in Chicago. His family moved to Paw Paw during WWII. While living in Paw Paw he was employed by Paw Paw Plating and participated in the local bowling and golf leagues. Years later he moved to Cornell Street in Portage where he resided as a GM employee. He was a member of St. Michael Lutheran Church in Portage, and also a volunteer of the local Meals on Wheels program for many years....