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Barbara Alden Paw Paw

Barbara Anne Alden, 70, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo. She was born on November 19, 1948 in Paw Paw to the late Kenneth B. and Evelyn A.(VanDerRoest ) Alden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim VanWyk in 2017. She is survived by her sister, Jackie Alden, brother, Jim (Barb) Alden; sister, Bobbi (John) Crosby; three sons, Tim (Roxanne) VanWyk, Derek (Kelly ) VanWyk, Steven VanWyk; two grandchildren, Garrett VanWyk and...

Barbara Anne Alden, 70, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo. She was born on November 19, 1948 in Paw Paw to the late Kenneth B. and Evelyn ...

Margurite Bellware Paw Paw

Over nine decades, from Chicago to Paw Paw, Mich., there was never a lonely neighbor, a household pet or a niece, nephew, cousin or friend who left Margurite Bellware’s table hungry or unhappy. A child of Italian immigrants, Margurite (who was alternately known as “Maggie” or “Aunt Marge”) spent her life devoted to the comfort and care of her friends and family. She was best-loved for her cooking, closely followed by her warm touch, which typically...

Over nine decades, from Chicago to Paw Paw, Mich., there was never a lonely neighbor, a household pet or a niece, nephew, cousin or friend who left Margurite Bellware’s table hungry or...

Beverly Lewis Mattawan

Beverly Lucille Lewis, age 90, of Mattawan, went home to the Lord December 11, 2018. She was born on September 4, 1928 in South Haven to the late Raymond and Martina Cummins. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, James William Lewis along with four children, Shelia Russell, Jimmy Lewis, Bobby Lewis and Beverly “Sissy” Ann Lewis. She is survived by her two children, Thomas Lewis and Sharon Price, 9 grandchildren, Joshua Lewis, Katie Luce, Tom Lewis, Rebecca Luce, Sheri...

Beverly Lucille Lewis, age 90, of Mattawan, went home to the Lord December 11, 2018. She was born on September 4, 1928 in South Haven to the late Raymond and Martina Cummins. Beverly was preceded...

T. Thomas Paw Paw

T. Mike Thomas, 79, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 10, 2018, in Belmont, Michigan. He was born in St. Joseph, MI, on September 30, 1939, son of Theodore Henry Thomas and Anna Marie Thomas. Mike graduated from Michigan State University and went on to Ohio State University to graduate with his Master's Degree in Horticulture. He was the MSU Cooperative Extension Service Horticultural Agent for Southwest Michigan for 35...

T. Mike Thomas, 79, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 10, 2018, in Belmont, Michigan. He was born in St. Joseph, MI, on September 30, 1939,...

William Grevelding Paw Paw

William “Bill” Grevelding, age 91, of Paw Paw, passed away December 5, 2018. He was born August 11, 1927, in Syracuse, New York, to William and Regina (Solinski) Grevelding. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jeanne (Kleckler) Grevelding, his three children, William Grevelding, Margaret (Dana) Stiffler, Thomas Grevelding, two grandchildren, Evan (Crystal) Stiffler, Edward (Jordi) Granger, and two great-grandchildren, Scott Stiffler and Ana Smith. Bill was...

William “Bill” Grevelding, age 91, of Paw Paw, passed away December 5, 2018. He was born August 11, 1927, in Syracuse, New York, to William and Regina (Solinski)...

Vlasta Stawiszynski Paw Paw

Vlasta A. Stawiszynski, 88, of Paw Paw, MI, and former resident of Burbank, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at home. She was born November 23, 1930 the daughter of Bohumil and Katherin Benak. Val graduated from high school and married the love of her life, Chester, on September 24, 1949. They were happily married for 69 years; He passed away just one month before her. Val was the anchor of the family and hosted many family reunions. She loved to cook and...

Vlasta A. Stawiszynski, 88, of Paw Paw, MI, and former resident of Burbank, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at home. She was born November 23, 1930 the daughter of...

Michael Jones Paw Paw

Michael Christopher Jones, 56, of Paw Paw, passed away suddenly on Wednesday December 5, 2018. He was born October 24, 1962 in Paw Paw, the son of the late William Jones and Myrna (Germaine) Jones . Mike was Vice President of Forman Glass. He Enjoyed hunting, weightlifting and sports in general. He loved his Harley and although he was a man of few words, he was very involved in the Paw Paw community and his family. On September 17, 1988, at Saint Mary Church in Paw Paw, Mike was united in...

Michael Christopher Jones, 56, of Paw Paw, passed away suddenly on Wednesday December 5, 2018. He was born October 24, 1962 in Paw Paw, the son of the late William Jones and Myrna (Germaine)...

Jerry Beck Lawrence

Jerry Paul Beck, age 73, of Lawrence, passed away December 4, 2018. He was born September 2, 1945 in Camilla, Georgia, to the late John and Sallie (Stevens) Beck. He is survived by his three children, Yvonne (Randy) Hoekstra, Sharon Hagens and Amy (Bruce Jr.) Smith, seven grandchildren, Jesse (Randall Berkeley) Beck, Chantel (Paul) Reyna, Megan Gulledge, Andrew Hoekstra, Morgan Smith, Macey Smith, Mason Smith, five great grandchildren, Alyssa Wells, Mackenzie Hoekstra, Brayden Reyna, Emma...

Jerry Paul Beck, age 73, of Lawrence, passed away December 4, 2018. He was born September 2, 1945 in Camilla, Georgia, to the late John and Sallie (Stevens) Beck. He is survived by his three...

Carolyn Camfield Paw Paw

Carolyn Copley Camfield, age 86, of Paw Paw, Michigan returned to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday evening, December 4,, 2018 Carolyn was born October 5, 1932 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Wallace and Esther (Copley) Davis. For many years her firm belief in Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, sustained her and gave her peace. She was preceded in death by her husband Orson Camfield on April 17, 2017, and daughter Mary Murch on November 25, 1984. Surviving are her 3 children; Andrew (Lana)...

Carolyn Copley Camfield, age 86, of Paw Paw, Michigan returned to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday evening, December 4,, 2018 Carolyn was born October 5, 1932 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Wallace and...

Beatrice Olson Paw Paw

Beatrice Joan Olson, 83, of Paw Paw, MI and formerly of Grand Junction and South Haven, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 5, 1934, the daughter of Rex and Hazel (Goodrich) Empson. Bea graduated from South Haven Central High School. After high school she married her husband, Theodore Edwin Olson on December 26, 1955. She worked for Michigan Fruit Cannery, South Haven Rubber Company, and several retail stores before her...

Beatrice Joan Olson, 83, of Paw Paw, MI and formerly of Grand Junction and South Haven, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December...