All Obituaries

Marjorie L. Spiech, 94, of Paw Paw, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019.  She is survived by her three sons, Walter (Julie) Spiech, Jim  Spiech, Steve (Robin) Spiech; two daughters, Joan Spiech and Kathy (Dave) Houtman; eight Grandchildren, Kerry (Antonio) Ortiz, Kristen (Nick) Pollich, Jimmy Spiech, Daren (Rhiannon) Sage, Haley (Jeff) Crites, Brad (Danielle) Spiech, Tim (Kristy) Spiech and Emily (Terrance) Kissane along with 20 great grandchildren.  Marjorie was preceded in...

It is with sadness the family and friends of Jim Shank share the news of his passing due to a heart attack on Friday, June 7th, doing what he loved - outdoors running machinery and helping friends. A 1983 graduate of Paw Paw High School, Jim was born and raised in Paw Paw, where he excelled in 4-H, enjoyed motorsports during his youth with his cousins, competitive pistol shooting, and was an avid nurseryman - so much so, that he pursued a career in Landscape Design and Maintenance,...

Thomas William Schmidt, 73 Years, of Lawton, MI, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. Born on December 9, 1945, in New York, NY, the son of Peter Herman Schmidt and Phyllis Rose Shandoff. Tom worker at Seelye Ford for nearly 40 years until his retirement several years ago. It is well known that Tom loved golf and was a huge Michigan State fan, GO GREEN! Tom is survived by his wife of 37 years, Christine (Wasko) Schmidt; daughter, Jenifer (Diamond)...

Susan Elizabeth Mundo, 68, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away peacefully in her home on May 30, 2019 in Paw Paw, MI. She was born on June 22, 1950, in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Charles Lewis Graham and Shirley Helen Davis. Susan graduated from Mattawan High School in 1968. She worked for Schafer's Flowers in Kalamzoo for many years until she moved to Arizona. Sue resided there for 23 years until she returned home to Paw Paw to be closer to her family. Sue loved to entertain her family and...

Linda Joyce (White) Wagonmaker, 73 died peacefully on May 25, 2019 after a wonderful life filled with love and family. Linda was the devoted and supportive wife of more than 50 years to Scott Ka Wagonmaker, who survives.  She was the proud mother of Jennifer (Dominic) Dale and Ryan (James) Caldwell and the loving grandmother to Joshua (Hannah) Dale, Army Sgt. David “Austin” Dale, Carlos Clark and Jacob, Cloee and Lydia Caldwell.   She was the daughter of Karl and...

Robert Charles Bass Jr., 79, of Paw Paw, MI, died on Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born May 22, 1940, in Kalamazoo, the son of Robert Charles Bass Sr.. Bob enjoyed watching television, going to the casino and gambling, relaxing in the barn and avoiding his house chores. Bob also loved a good baseball game. Surviving are his Wife, Diane Bass, Children, Tennille (Benjamin) Tackett, Robert (Shelly) Britton, Kenneth Britton, Sherry (Alan) Darlison, Laurie Hallenbeck,...

Norman Henry Zimmerman, 88, of Three Rivers, MI, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019, in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on April 1, 1931, in Ionia, MI, the son of Henry and Wanda Zimmerman. Norman graduated from Hopkins High School. After graduating he joined the US Air Force, where he served faithfully from 1950 to 1954 and later served in the Army Reserves for 16 years. He was very proud of his service to the country. He worked for years at the Miller Road United States Postal Service until...

Brenda Joyce (Ambs) Coffey, 72, of Lawton MI passed away at home on May 17, 2019 surrounded by her kids, grandkids and brother. Brenda was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on February 24, 1947 to Richard and Donna Ambs. Shortly after the birth of Brenda's sister Cheri two years later, Donna packed up her girls and left Richard to pursue a better, and safer, life for them. She then met and married Larry Ottney who would then be forever known as Dad to Brenda. He was a strong and loving man who...

Bethany Elaine Wons, 76, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born December 24, 1942 in Fort Worth, Texas, the daughter of the late Edmond A. Slate Sr.and Durralee (Justis) Slate . Beth proudly served in the United States Army as a medical corpsman during the Vietnam War. Upon her return home she did a lot of Volunteer work. She was a senior companion for many years and she enjoyed keeping them company and making them smile. Beth...

James John Husa, Sr. passed away on May 15, 2019 at age 94 years old.  Born in Chicago, Illinois on May 2, 1925, he resided in Berwyn, Illinois from the age of one year until the time he left to attend the University of Illinois, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree.  He met his first wife, Ruth Maria, who was studying piano performance, at the University of Illinois.  Mr. Husa received a Master of Arts degree from Michigan State University.  He is survived by...