All Obituaries

Loretta “Lassie” Hackenberg, 92, of Lawton, Passed away September 23, 2020. Heaven gained an angel today, as our mom reunited with our dad, in the early morning hours, at Jackie’s house with grandson Jake by her side. She was born in East Decatur, on September 27, 1927, the daughter of the late Sam and Mary (Panek) Laskovy. She retired from Welch’s in 1989, after 42 years of service, and is where she started dating Russell. On September 2, 1950, she married Russell...

Ruby Jane Martin Renfer, 93, of Lawrence, MI, passed away on September 21, 2020. She was born February 19, 1927 in Diehlstadt, MO, daughter of William and Beulah (Martin) Hornback. She was loved by everyone who met her.  Ruby graduated from Charleston High School in Missouri. She was valedictorian of her class. During her junior year of high school she began working for Southern Bell Telephone and then General Telephone when her family moved to Lawton, MI a few years...

Robert David Oxley, 6, of Lawton, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020.  Robbie was born August 4, 2014 in Kalamazoo, the son of Keith Oxley and Nancie (Corum) Oxley who survive. Robbie was currently attending kindergarten at Saint Mary School in Paw Paw. He was always full of energy, had a big heart and giving hugs to all. He enjoyed learning new things and helping out as much as he could. Robbie loved outdoor activities, playing flag football, skiing and going to water parks to...

Marvin Flick, 77, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday September 15, 2020 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo.  He was born January 2, 1943 in Paw Paw, the son of the late Earl William Flick and Anna Sofia Maria (Guritz) Flick. On September 10, 1985, in Paw Paw, he married Julie  Houska Flick who survives. He is also survived by his two daughters, Diana (Ross) Flick-Arnold of Haysville, KS, Melinda (Pat) Burnell of Gobles, MI; two sons, Kevin (Brenda) Flick of Houghton Lake, MI, Scott (Sonya)...

On September 14, 2020 Fay Frances Allen, 77, of Lawrence Michigan, passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice Care knowing she was loved by her family and friends. She was born on July 26, 1943 in Hesperia Michigan, the daughter of the late Thelma Craner and Eugene Allen. Fay attended Paw Paw High School and graduated in 1961. Fay is survived by her son, Fred, and her daughter-in-law Kim, of Paw Paw. Two grandchildren: Rick (Joanna) Allen of El Segundo California and Stacy (Ben) South of...

John Grahame, 69, of Decatur, passed away Thursday September 10, 2020.  He was born September 16, 1950 in Cumberland , Maryland, the son of the late Joseph Grahame Sr. and Nellie (Davis) Grahame. John was raised in West Virginia where he attended college. He was an avid West Virginia Mountaineers fan. John was a longtime collector and had a passion for model trains. He was a member of the Southwest Michigan modular Railroad Club, where he had many friends.  He is survived by his...

Laura Jean Hiemstra, 61, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday September 8, 2020 at her home.  She was born June 23, 1959 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of  Paul Hiemstra and Loretta (Klug) Hiemstra.  Laura always kept a positive attitude through her life. She was an avid animal lover and enjoyed spending time watching movies with her cat. Laura enjoyed fishing and enjoyed many fishing trips with her father in past years.  She is survived by her mother, Loretta Hiemstra, two...

Jacob Alexander Frey, 21, of Paw Paw,  passed away suddenly Sunday September 6, 2020.  He was born November 14, 1998 in Kalamazoo, the son of Robert Frey and Margot (Mattheeussen) Frey, brother of, Peter Frey and Robert "Rob" Frey; grandparents, Mary (late Edward) Mattheeussen and Nicholas (Late Frances) Frey, along with aunts, uncles, cousins, and family dog, Buddy.   Everyone that knew Jacob was aware of his love for sports and the outdoors. Being an all...

Barbara Ann Rohr, 85, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at her home in Paw Paw. She was born May 16, 1935 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Gust and Theresa (Winsinski) Babin. On September 6, 1952, in Paw Paw Michigan , she married Carl  F. Rohr who she enjoyed 54 wonderful years with until his passing.  Barbara worked for Michigan Bell for many years before she realized her calling in life was nursing. She retired from Lakeview Community Hospital in Paw...

A gentle lady has passed this earthly realm.  Cynthia Rose Marcelletti of Paw Paw died peacefully September 4, 2020 with her family surrounding her.  Cindy was born August 1, 1951 in Wichita Falls, Texas to parents John and Lylene (née Stowman) Boysen.   The Boysen family would return to Michigan following their military life. Cindy would proudly graduate from Paw Paw High School where she would attend her senior prom with Jeff...