All Obituaries

William Charles Lasinski, Sr., 87, of Lawton, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at his home. He was born February 10, 1933 in Chicago, the son of  the late Percivel Lasinski and Jeanette (Halverson) Lasinski . Bill grew up in Chicago and moved to Michigan after serving in the Air Force as a mechanic during the Korean War. He owned and operated Bill's Auto Sales and Service in Lawton for more than 60 years. He was a true entrepreneur, guiding many people over the years into...

Norma Jean Stull, 85, of Paw Paw, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2020, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on February 19, 1934, in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Verle and Geneva (Godfrey) Rau. Norma graduated from Niles High School. She married her husband James Stull on September 17, 1955, celebrating 52 years of marriage and raising four beautiful children. They were members of United Methodist Church in Paw Paw. Norma worked for Paw Paw Elementary School as an...

Irene Marion (Chmielewski) Sitar, 89, of Paw Paw, passed away February 15, 2020. She was born in Chicago on July 12, 1930 to the late Anthony and Janina Chmielewski. In the early 1940’s her family moved to Lake Brownwood where her father opened Tony’s Resort. She graduated from Paw Paw Highschool in 1948. On December 29, 1951, Irene married Robert “Bob” Sitar in Paw Paw at Saint Mary Catholic Church. Throughout the years Irene had several jobs, including working as an...

Robert Anthony Wachtor, 72, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 15, 2020. He was born on May 8, 1947 in Blue Island, IL, the son of Edwin and Jennie (Semitis) Wachtor. Bob graduated from Carl Sandburg High School in IL. After school he joined the United States Army in 1966 and served faithfully until 1968. Upon his return home he married the love of his life, Patricia Krakowski in October 1968, recently celebrating 51...

James Beebe, 81of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday February 13, 2020 at Rose Arbor Hospice. He was born July 20, 1938 the son of Leo Beebe and Doris (Holder) Singer. Jim served on theMattawan Fire Department before serving on the Paw Paw Fire Department for more than 50 years. He retired from GTE/Verizon then drove bus for Mattawan Schools. In retirement, Jim enjoyed spending winters in Florida where he enjoyed playing Bingo. Jim is survived his special friend and partner of 11 years,...

Robert Arthur Burkhart, Jr., 81, died peacefully at his Lawrence home Thursday, February 6, 2020, just as he wanted, in his recliner in front of the tv with his beloved dog, Carter, in his lap and his loving wife by his side.  Robert, who was known to family and friends as Bob, was born April 15, 1938 in Maywood, Ca. to Robert and Stella (Kosis) Burkhart.  He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Dixie Burkhart; his children Bob, Diann, and Loralie (Jack); grandchildren Autum,...

Clarence Van Mott, Sr., 88 of Lawrence, passed away February 4, 2020, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born January 26, 1932 in Steele, MO, the son of the late Herman and Stella (Raymond) Mott. On June 29, 1974, in Lawrence, he married Jerri (Burton) Mott who survives. He is also survived by his daughter, Glenda (Mark) Mott-Long of Watervliet, 2 sons, Van Mott of Coloma, Aaron Mott of Benton Harbor, three grandchildren, Tasha, Trey and Nicole, six great grandchildren, Jordyn, Jaedyn,...

Belinda Kay Tomak, 57, of Lawton, passed away Sunday February 2, 2020 at her home. She was born December 5, 1962 in Montgomery Center, Alabama, the daughter of the late William Curtis and Linda Sivley. Kay loved to collect rocks, a longstanding family tradition. She also enjoyed riding motorcycles, listening to music, dancing and shopping. Kay treasured time spoiling her grandchildren. She is survived by her three daughters, Amanda (Juan) Sanchez, Destiny (Javier Chavez) Cramer, Jasmine...

Gordon Floyd Nesbitt, born 25 October 1947, flew into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ, 1 February 2020, surrounded by his loving family at home on the farm. He passed due to a rare form of lung cancer. Gordon is survived by his loving, faithful, beautiful, blue-eyed, blonde wife of nearly 47 years, Ann Margaret (Kenyon) Nesbitt ; his sons Andrew (Abbey), Aaron (Jennifer), and Aric (Trisha) Nesbitt; his daughters, April (James) Worden and Angel (Thomas) Wold; his grandchildren Alexandra,...

Arnold R. Poore “Ray”, age 87 of Lawton, died January 30, 2020. He was born February 16, 1932, in Illinois, the son of Clyde and Lena (Venable) Poore. Arnold served in the U.S. Air Force. On June 23, 1954, he married Wanda Odle. He worked many years at Fuller Transmission and retired from Ronningen-Petter as a machinist. Ray was a longtime farmer and member of the community. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Poore; his children: Barbara (Dennis) Lynch, Shirley (Mark) Owsiany, and...