All Obituaries

Kimberly Ann Solecki, 56, of Paw Paw,  passed away Wednesday September 15, 2021 at her home.  She was born October 4, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John Solecki and the late Rita Solecki. Kim was very hardworking and loved to make people smile. Most recently she was working in the pharmacy at Walgreens in Paw Paw, where she had a great relationship with her coworkers and customers. She was always available to help those in need. Kim also like to work in her garden,...

Lawrence Clair Pease, Sr., 78, of Lawton, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  He was born September 9, 1943 in Grand Rapids, the son of  R. Homer Pease and Leola (Dulyea) Pease. Larry served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He then went to work for 44 years for American Cyanamid which later became Cytec.  Larry enjoyed construction and renovating projects. He also took pride in maintaining his yard, taking trips to the casino and going for car...

Peggy Ann Williams, 84, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away September 14, 2021.  She was born January 4, 1937 in Moulton, Alabama, the daughter of Larce and Mary Susan (Brewington) Yarbrough.  She was a 1975 graduate of Paw Paw High School and retired from the Coca Cola Company in 2002.  Peggy is survived by her sons, Ronald (Marilyn) Williams of Portage, Joel (Kathy) Williams of Lawton and Steve (Terri) Williams of Paw Paw, one daughter, Beth Williams Lucas of Paw Paw, along with...

Stephen Thomas Morris, 47, of Paw Paw, passed away suddenly Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Paw Paw.  He was born December 11, 1973, in Kalamazoo, the son of Stephen Thomas Keeler and Karen (Fleckenstein) Morris. Steve proudly served his country in the Marine Corps. Following his service he went on to Worsham College of Mortuary Science where he earned his Mortuary Science Degree. He had a great sense of humor, a huge heart and most of all,  loved joking with people. He was a huge...

Robert Harrison Wolf, 85, of Lawrence, MI, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Timbers of Cass County in Dowagiac.  Robert was born October 14, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Albert and Molly Wolf. In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by his sister, Doris Montgomery.  Bob proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War, he worked for 20 years at the Chicago City Garage and 27 years at Van Buren County Mental Health, where he...

Joseph John Karpiel, 77, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo. Joe was born December 27, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Joseph and Helen Karpiel. He is survived by his sisters, Louise (George) Spangler, Marie (John) Stimac and Jean (Barukh) Joshua, along with cousins, nephews, and nieces. In addition to his parents, Joe is preceded in death by his sister, Helene Karpiel and his brother, John Karpiel. Joe...

Julie Ann Runnels, 59, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday September 7, 2021 at Bronson LakeView Hospital in Paw Paw.  She was born January 13, 1962 in Paw Paw, the daughter of the late LeRoy Edward Warner and Mildred  J. (Sirrine) Warner.  Julie worked various jobs over the years that she enjoyed. She was an avid animal lover and raised many cats over the years. She also liked birds and raised her African Grey Parrot. In addition, Julie loved watching movies.  On March...

Cathleen Joyce Stickels, 59, of Paw Paw, lost her battle with Leukemia Monday September 6, 2021 surrounded by family at her home. She was born February 24, 1962 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Joseph James Kemmerling and Nancy Jean (Peacock) Williams who both precede her in death. On August 17, 1985 she married the love of her life, Timothy Stickels in Paw Paw, Michigan where together they built their forever home. Cathy is survived by her husband Tim; her children, Ricki and Kurt Strasser,...

Shirley Ann Woodruff passed away peacefully on September 2, 2021, at the Rose Arbor Residence in Kalamazoo. Shirley was born February 24, 1936, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Neil and Catherine (Dykehouse) Brondyke. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Neil Brondyke, Jr., her son Mark S. Woodruff, grandsons; LCPI Mark R. Woodruff, Brent Martin Woodruff, Lance Hitchcock, great grandson Leigh Crisman Hitchcock and great granddaughter Paige...

Irene E. Kobreek passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. She was 93. Irene was born on August 20, 1928 to Carl & Melitta Federwisch, in Sheboygan Falls, WI. She graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1946. Irene met Don Kobreek at the roller skating rink and they were united in marriage on June 19, 1948. Don preceded her in death in March, 1999. Surviving are her children Don Kobreek (Dawn), Kathy Kobreek, Tom Kobreek (Rosie), Teri Wolff (Ken), Marge Veenkant...