All Obituaries

Please check back for complete obituary. Family and friends are invited to visit Wednesday, October 4, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, 502 West Michigan Ave, Paw Paw. A celebration of life will commence at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Ron Packer officiating. Burial will conclude at Oak Grove Cemtery, Lawton. 

David Ross Lesman, 68, of Lawton, passed away Thursday September 28, 2023, at his home in Lawton.  He was born July 27, 1955, in Kalamazoo, the son of Dale Lesman and Eleanor (Voltz) Lesman.    He is survived by his wife, Julie Lesman, daughter, Damika Lesman, son, Dominick Lesman, one granddaughter, London Hall, his beloved dog Boomer and one sister, Deb (Andrew) Gavrun.  Family and friends are invited to visit Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at...

Earl Eugene Willett, 89, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at his home.  He was born December 31, 1933, in Petoskey, Michigan, the son of the late Lewis and Marjorie (Boadway) Willett.  Earl was drafted into the Navy and proudly served his country. He enjoyed spending his time fishing in the warm months and ice fishing in the cold months. Earl also loved to go around to garage sales and flea markets to seek out treasures.  Surviving is his wife, Judy...

Joseph William Bogart, of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the Rose Arbor Residence.  Joe's life began June 27, 1926, in Sturgis, Michigan, one of three sons born to the late Henry Bogart and Arlene (Perk) Bogart. Following high school, He obtained his undergrad and Master's degree from Michigan State University and was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) fraternity. He then enlisted in the Army where he served two years as a medical...

Timothy Joseph Black, 66, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, peacefully at his home.   He was born November 5, 1956, in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of Harold  Black and Julia (Kovatch) Black.  Tim was a man of many talents and hobbies. His artistic abilities allowed him to create beautiful handmade sketches and paintings. His work was always very detailed. He eventually carried his artwork over to glass etching. After a while, he framed some of his...

Brinda Kay Vowels, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend was born on August 7th, 1955, in Paw Paw, Michigan. She peacefully passed away at her home on Saturday, September 16th, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She was born August 7, 1955, in Paw Paw, the daughter of the late Jim Ramsey and Addie (King) Ramsey.  Brinda was a woman whose heart was as warm as the summer sun, and her spirit was as free as the wind that rustled through the trees on her beloved...

Theresa Lynn Walters, 53, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at Bronson Methodist Hospital.  She was born October 12, 1969, in Groton, Connecticut, the daughter of Thomas Drake and Jeanne (Buck) Drake.  Theresa was known for the excellent meals she prepared and the treats she baked. You could always count on the refrigerator being stocked to maximum capacity at all times. Her two favorite holidays were Halloween and Christmas. She especially loved Halloween and...

Friederike Corey, 92, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.  Friederike was born June 25, 1931 in Castle, Germany, the daughter of the late Fritz Nolte and Lena (Ingalls) Nolte.  While in Germany, she trained to become a beautician. After moving to the United States, Friederike married Ernest Jefferson Corey and was a dedicated housewife and mother to her five sons.  She later worked at Welch's and retired from there...

Charles Arthur Reisner died in his home in Paw Paw, Michigan on September 10, 2023.  Born in Washington, D.C. on November 26, 1946, and adopted by Marion and Arthur Reisner, “Chuck” would become a standout basketball player at Dearborn High School. He would go on to graduate with distinction from Michigan State University. Prior to his career in insurance he worked as a secondary-school history teacher.  While teaching outside of Tulsa, he married. A child of adoption...

Richard Edward Healy passed away peacefully at his Ackley Lake home in Paw Paw, Friday, September 8, 2023. Richard was born in Chicago on November 1, 1930, son of the late Edward Richard Healy and Esther C. (Atwater) Healy. At a very young age his father, a Chicago police officer, unexpectedly passed away in the line of duty. His parents had recently purchased a cottage on Ackley Lake as a vacation home. His mother chose to give Richard and 4 sisters a more quiet life and moved the family...