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Claire Kaichen Robinson, age 14, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born April 2, 2004 in Taiyuen, China. She is survived by her parents, Kelly and Rebecca (Owen) Robinson, five siblings, Ben Robinson, Tatiana Bryant, Jenny Robinson, Dan (McKalia) Robinson and Colton Robinson, grandparents, Bruce and Donna Owen, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Claire had an infectious smile and enjoyed working...

Claire Kaichen Robinson, age 14, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born April 2, 2004 in Taiyuen, China. She is...

Nanna Hagard

Nanna Elisabeth Hagard, age 90, of Paw Paw, passed away August 14, 2018 at her home. She was born in Barum, Norway, May 2, 1928 to the late Eiliv and Gudrun (Bogen) Stephensen. Nanna is survived by her husband, Per Hagard, whom she married September 13, 1952 in Oslo, Norway. Also surviving are her three daughters, Merete Powers, Toril (Per) Lien and Marianne Abbott, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Nanna was preceded in death by her parents and her brother. Nanna loved to...

Nanna Elisabeth Hagard, age 90, of Paw Paw, passed away August 14, 2018 at her home. She was born in Barum, Norway, May 2, 1928 to the late Eiliv and Gudrun (Bogen) Stephensen. Nanna is survived...

Charles "Chuck" Overacker

Charles “Chuck” William Overacker, age 90, passed away Monday evening, August 13, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Chuck was born August 31, 1927 in Almena Township the son of Edwin and Ada (Rupert) Overacker. He graduated from Mattawan High School and was later united in marriage to the love of his life, Evelyn Denzel, on July 2, 1950 at the Almena United Methodist Church. A self-taught auto mechanic, Chuck owned and operated Chuck’s Standard Service, a...

Charles “Chuck” William Overacker, age 90, passed away Monday evening, August 13, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Chuck was born August 31, 1927 in Almena Township the...

Esther Nolan

Esther M. Nolan, age 91 of Paw Paw, passed away August 11, 2018. She was born in Chicago on October 23, 1926 to the late Joseph and Petranella (Wachowski) Soltysinski. She is survived by her children Robert (Wife Nancy) Nolan, Melanie Baggett, grandson, Nicholas (Fiancée Melissa Bigelow) Baggett, great grandson Nolan Baggett, her two canine companions, PunKin Pi, Ruby Jo, along with extended family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Nolan, her dog Poppy, siblings,...

Esther M. Nolan, age 91 of Paw Paw, passed away August 11, 2018. She was born in Chicago on October 23, 1926 to the late Joseph and Petranella (Wachowski) Soltysinski. She is survived by her...

Beverly Ward

Beverly Ward, 69, of Grand Haven, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully August 2, 2018 at her residence. She was the wife of Larry Ward, they were married April 18, 1986 in Paw Paw. Beverly was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on January 16, 1949, the daughter of the late Virginia (Vendeville) and Homer Britten. Beverly is survived by her loving husband; Larry, two sons; Michael Sehy, of Kalamazoo and Robert Sehy, of Kalamazoo, seven grandchildren; Tyler...

Beverly Ward, 69, of Grand Haven, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully August 2, 2018 at her residence. She was the wife of Larry Ward, they were married April 18, 1986 in...

Joanne Stearns

Joanne Elizabeth Stearns, age 84 passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 30, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Joanne was born December 24, 1933 in Paw Paw, Michigan the daughter of Roswald and Frances (Webb) McKee. Joanne was the “Bingo Queen”. She enjoyed puzzles, crocheting, needle point, knitting and making quilts for her family and friends. But most of all she loved her family and enjoyed...

Joanne Elizabeth Stearns, age 84 passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 30, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan....

Katie Carlsen

Katie Renee Carlsen, five months of Decatur, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, July 28, 2018. She was born in Elkhart, Indiana, on February 9, 2018 the daughter of Patrick and Marcie Carlsen whom survive. Katie is also survived by her brother, James, Grandparents, Sue Hemenway and Trevor (Chris) Carlsen, great grandparents, Marie Hemenway, Ken (Joan) Carlsen, Pete Montague and Carol Montague, aunts and uncles, Dan (Angie) Hemenway, Doug (Erin) Hemenway, Matt (Erin) Riggs, Sam (Amanda)...

Katie Renee Carlsen, five months of Decatur, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, July 28, 2018. She was born in Elkhart, Indiana, on February 9, 2018 the daughter of Patrick and Marcie...

Stella Krause

Stella V. Krause, age 94 of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully July 22, 2018 at White Oaks assisted Living, Lawton, Michigan. Stella was born November 29, 1923 in Joliet, Illinois, the daughter of the late Peter and Agnes (Kalamuski) Wrona. On June 02, 1962 Stella married Alfred Krause and enjoyed over 45 years of marriage. Al preceded her in death on January 24, 2009. Stella...

Stella V. Krause, age 94 of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully July 22, 2018 at White Oaks assisted Living, Lawton, Michigan. Stella was born November 29, 1923 in Joliet, Illinois, the...

Clifford Samuels

Clifford Lee Samuels age 92, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away peacefully Sunday, July 22, 2018 with family at his side. Clifford was born April 23, 1926 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Clifford and Marjorie (Delanty) Samuels. Clifford proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. He was united in marriage to the former Margaret Hughes. Clifford was a longtime member of the American Legion,...

Clifford Lee Samuels age 92, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away peacefully Sunday, July 22, 2018 with family at his side. Clifford was born April 23, 1926 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of...

Dean Soule

Dean Burton Soule, age 82 passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dean was born on July 4, 1936 in Paw Paw, the son of LeRoy and Bertha (Nadwornik) Soule. Dean graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1955. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church; where he volunteered much of his time, including traveling with them. Dean enjoyed spending time with his friends; whether it was breakfast or lunch at the local restaurants....

Dean Burton Soule, age 82 passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dean was born on July 4, 1936 in Paw Paw, the son of LeRoy and...