All Obituaries

Lewis E. Meyers, age 93, of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Bronson  Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.  Lew was born May 17, 1925 in Stryker, Ohio the son of the late Guy and Martha (Coy) Meyers.  After completing high school Lew joined the U.S. Navy serving in the South Pacific during World Wars II and served in the Korean War.  He was employed as a machinist at the Eaton Corp until his retirement.    Lew was a caring,...

Christopher John Ponicki, age 49, passed away May 14, 2018. He was born in Niles Michigan on September 30, 1968 the son of Tim and Georgia (Ponicki) Washburn whom survive. Chris is also survived by his wife, Robin (Berry) Ponicki, two daughters, Shelby and Paige Ponicki, two sisters, Ericka and Amanda Washburn, his nephew Caleb Berry, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Chris was employed with Concrete Works of Michigan, he took pride in his work and had a talent for...

Conelius “O.V.” Overton age 66, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, May 13, 2018. He was born on December 20, 1951 the son of Donald and Rita (Mitchell) Overton. Cornelius was a 1970 graduate of Decatur High School. After graduation he attended the Merchant Marine Academy in New York.  Cornelius “O.V.” was united in marriage to the former Jacqueline Russell on May 1, 1971 in Lawton, Michigan. He was a proud Union pipefitter/welder out of...

  Jack Alan Emmons age 78, of Sister Lakes passed away unexpectedly May 11, 2018 at his home. Jack was born on January 13, 1940 the son of Donald and Mary (Carpenter) Emmons. He proudly served in the United States Navy after graduating from high school. Jack was united in marriage to Nancy Elaine Emmons [Egan] 2-24-1961 to 4-4-2011.  They were married for 50 years. He then was united in marriage to Clarice Beers on November 30, 2013 in Paw Paw,...

Dennis LaVerne Coy age 69, passed away Thursday evening, May 10, 2018 with his family at his side. Dennis was born October 24, 1948 the son of Martin and Audrey (Cooper) Coy. Dennis was united in marriage to the former Lynn Hubbard on June 21, 1980 in Mattawan, MI.           Dennis enjoyed riding his motorcycle, tinkering in his workshop; but most of all spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren. He was a jack of all...

Ronald Glenn Tiffany age 76, left this world to join his Heavenly Father early Thursday morning, May 10, 2018 at Kairos Dwelling Hospice House in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Ronald was born September 4, 1941 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Clifford and Laura (Crowder) Tiffany. He was united in marriage to the former Jeanette Markley on November 1, 1975 in Kalamazoo, MI.           Ronald enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR Racing. He was a quiet...

Jessy Lin Lossie, age 37, of Paw Paw, passed away May 7, 2018. She was born in Paw Paw on March 4, 1981, to Chuck and Alice (Johnson) Lossie whom survive. Also surviving is her sister, Amy (Andy Glomski) Lossie, brother, Chris Lossie, grandfather, Rocky Johnson and her aunt, Carleen (Mike) Kyle. Jessy is preceded in death by her grandparents, Marie Johnson, Charlie and Marie Lossie and her uncle Roe Johnson. Jessy was a 1999 graduate of Paw Paw High School and was currently employed with...

Ann Bruemmer, age 95, of Mattawan was called home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2018. Ann passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Aschau am. Inn, Germany on October 16, 1922, daughter to the late Edward and Anna (Maier) Bloechl. Ann immigrated to the United States in 1951. On December 20, 1952 Ann married Gunter Bruemmer in Chicago, Illinois, who preceded her in death May 4, 2016. Together they raised three children, Stewart, Linda...

Lucille Dawn (Heiler) Sherburn, age 85 passed away Thursday, May 3rd on her late husband's birthday surrounded by her family. Lucille was born in Jackson, Michigan to the late Ronald and Dorothy (Karn) Heiler.   On September 18, 1950 Lucille (Heiler) was united in marriage to William Sherburn. Lucille was the worthy high priestess of Kalamazoo White Shrine for two years and an active member until it closed. Lucille was everyone's Avon lady for fifty years and she was a...

Daniel Michael Tyler, age 42, of Paw Paw, passed away April 30, 2018. He was born in Dowagiac on May 12, 1975, to Robert Michael Tyler and the late Shari (Staggs) Tyler. He is survived by his wife Kimberly (Kok) Tyler whom he was united in marriage to on September 8, 2001. Also surviving is his daughter Allison, father Michael (Charlotte) Tyler, one brother Stephen (Tara) and Ashton Tyler along with his grandparents, Thomas G. (Donna) Staggs. Dan was preceded in death by his...