All Obituaries

Ginny Gene Knutson, 75, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 in South Haven, MI. She was born on February 25, 1944 in Grand Haven, MI, the daughter of Edward and Freda (Rettinhouse) Britton. Ginny worked for many years doing clerical work. Her favorite and most important job though was serving with her husband in the ministry for over 30 years. Together they raised three beautiful children who are all now involved in the ministries themselves. In her free time Ginny...

Cecil (Bugs) Blackburn, age 73,  passed away in the early morning, of Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family.    Cecil was born on June 30, 1946 in Martin, Kentucky, to the late James and Geneva (Meade) Blackburn. He was the middle child of three boys. At an early age the family moved to Michigan. Cecil attended Paw Paw High School where he was active in various sports and had a love for hot rods. He graduated in 1964. He proudly went on to serve...

Barbara Marie Stermer, 85, of Lawton, passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, at Meadow Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Bloomingdale, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Barb was born Jan. 16, 1934, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Otto and Louise (Rendler) Geiger.  She was a graduate of Alvernia High School, and attended DePaul University.  She moved to Michigan in 1955, where she met the love of her life, Arthur R. Stermer, who preceded her in death on July...

Janet Maxine Livers, age 83 of Galesburg, MI passed away Saturday morning, November 2, 2019 at her home with her family at her side.  She was born November 15, 1935 in Battle Creek the daughter of the late Herbert “Pete” and Gladys (Smittendorf) King.  She was a graduate of Lakeview High School, Battle Creek and was employed as a production Controller for 25 years in injection molding companies retiring from Valley Plastics. Janet was an active member of Scotts United...

Calvin Edgar Lowrey, 67, of Paw Paw, MI, formerly of Kentucky, died October 28, 2019, in Decatur, MI. He was on born September 24, 1952, in Moulton, AL, the son of Samuel Lowrey and Anice Johnson. Calvin served faithfully in the Navy. He enjoyed woodworking and retired from carpentry. He also enjoyed electronics and loved go to the casino and gamble. Surviving are his Siblings, Edith Cody, Ray (Vickie) Roden, Elaine (Charles) Mitchell, Sharon Richardson, Dennis Johnson, Bruce Johnson,...

Penni Marie Cornell, 62, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2019, in Kalamazoo, MI.  She was born on November 27, 1956 in Paw Paw, MI, the daughter of John and Shirley Cornell. Penni was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Penni enjoyed her life, loved music, and spending time with her family. She also loved a good movie, especially action movies. Surviving are her mother, Shirley Butler, Sisters, Julie Cornell, Cynthia (Mark) Jeffery, Carmen Guzman,...

Willard Nicholas Plug, 70, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away in his home on October 27, 2019 in Paw Paw, MI.  He was born on June 18, 1949, in Paw Paw, MI, the son of Nicholas and Dorothy Plug. Bill graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1969. He was drafted into the United States Army and he served faithfully until 1971. He worked as a mechanic for Tapper in Paw Paw for many years. He enjoyed his family and friends and spending his time with them. Surviving are his Sons, Christopher Plug,...

Rosemary Christine Beyer, 38, of Chicago, IL, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away in Chicago on Oct. 24, 2019 after a long illness. Born on Nov. 26, 1980, Rosemary was a 1999 graduate of Paw Paw High School. She earned her degree in liberal arts from Albion College, attended Cooley Law School in Lansing, and studied for her masters degree at Columbia College in Chicago. Rosemary had a long career in medical research in oncology (cancer) and gastroenterology, in both Western Michigan and...