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Evelyn Katherine Freeborn, 100, of Paw Paw, was called to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Maple Lake Assisted Living. She was preceded in death by her parents, six sisters, six brothers, and her loving husband, Carl Freeborn.  She is survived by her two daughters, Sandra (late Edward) Gooding and Deborah Whiteman; one granddaughter, Gretchen (Rick Iovito) Gooding; two great grandsons, Henry Carl and James Edward, many nieces and nephews and longtime family friends,...

Dana Gay Craighead, 81, of Lawton,  passed away Tuesday November 30, 2021 at Maple Lake Assisted Living.  Dana was born August 17, 1940 in Page, West Virginia, the daughter of Orville Payne and Catherine Davis.  Dana had a huge compassionate heart. Her care and compassion was reflected in the love she expressed to her family, friends, and everyone she met. She was always willing to help out around her community and her two parishes. Dana was a Longtime active parishioner of...

Phyllis Theresa Scaccia, 93, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at her home.  She was born March 21, 1928 in Chicago, the daughter of Anthony Giangrosso and Mary (Venezio) Giangrosso. On July 5, 1948 in Chicago, she married Sam Scaccia who preceded in death April 13, 1994.  She is survived by her two sons, Michael (Carmella) Scaccia and Jim (Sharon) Scaccia; two daughters, Pamela (Michael) Bain and Lori (Tom) Black; daughter in law, Nancy Scaccia, eleven...

On the evening of November 28, 2021, Darlene Bessie Springer, 95, accepted God’s loving invitation to spend Christmas in heaven with Him.  Darlene was born in Lawton, Michigan, the third daughter of Carr and Maria (Jenson) Playford.  Her childhood is very reminiscent of the stories of “Little House on the Prairie” where Darlene and her siblings, Donna Jean, Elmira, Celeste, Wyett and Paul lived in their Maternal Grandparent’s barn for a while before moving...

John Robert Fisk, 74, of Paw Paw,  passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at his home in Paw Paw, surrounded by his family. He was born December 11, 1946 in Paw Paw, the son of Bill Fisk and Leona (Miller) Fisk.  John married his high school sweetheart Donna Fay Ocker on August 13th, 1967.  He served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam as a river patrol boat gunner and received the U.S. Navy Commendation medal with combat "V" for heroic service. John had a 40 year...

Catherine (Cathy) Ann Ray, postulant of the Episcopal church and horse enthusiast, passed away in her home in Paw Paw, MI on November 25, 2021 of unexpected health issues.  She was 56 years old. A lifelong lover of horses, Cathy was born in 1965 to parents Robert (Bob) and Joyce Ray.  One of her earliest memories was riding in the car with her family, waving at the horses as she passed by and greeting them “Hi Horsey, Hi Horsey”. She has loved them since the very...

Ronald Stoynoff was an accomplished entrepreneur and believed it was most important to lead by example. He will be remembered for his kind heart and always treating his family, friends, employees and acquaintances with dignity and respect. Ron, along with two partners, started Manatron Inc., in Kalamazoo. Their small company eventually grew and was listed on the Nasdaq with nearly 500 employees. He was a talented musician and was a founding member of the well known rock band called the...

Odis Eugene Rogers, 80, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at his home.  He was born March 5, 1941 in Hardy, Arkansas, the son of Milton Rogers and Ora (Henry) Rogers. Odis was hardworking and dedicated to his family and community. He was a Life member of the Paw Paw Lions club where he served as President for 2 years, and was awarded the Melvin Jones Award. He also served as President of Paw Paw Youth Baseball for 9 years. He retired as...

Elizabeth Louise Melson, 73, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday November 21, 2021 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. Elizabeth was the matriarch of the family. She would always have a good time and enjoyed life. She was skilled in the kitchen and loved to cook and bake. While raising her daughters, she always made sure they were protected and taken care of. She made many outfits for her children as she enjoyed sewing. Elizabeth also enjoyed crocheting blankets and most of all...

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