Obituaries
Dr. David J. Millard
Jan 30, 2025
Dr. David Millard passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 30, 2025. David was born February 9, 1928, in Three Rivers Michigan, the son of Carl E. Millard and Bernice (Allen) Millard. David graduated from Three Rivers High School (1945) and obtained his undergraduate and Medical (1953) degrees from the University of Michigan.
David married Margaret Bowker in 1950....
David Louis Cole
Jul 5, 2025
David Louis Cole, 73, of Paw Paw, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo after a long battle with cancer.
He was born December 31, 1951, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Louis Cole and Joan (French) Cole.
Dave grew up in the Farmington area and moved to Paw Paw in 1976 when he married Debby.
He...
Daryl Duane Kovach
Jul 3, 2025
Daryl Duane Kovach, 69, of Mattawan, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at his home in Mattawan.
He was born October 29, 1955, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Peter Kovach and Charlene (Shay) Kovach.
Daryl loved his job as a heavy equipment operator in Michigan and Arizona. While living in Arizona, he and his brother, Joe worked...
Edward Oliver Wilson
Jul 2, 2025
Edward Oliver Wilson, age 69, after a courageous fight with cancer, lost his battle to the disease on July 2, 2025.
Ed was born on March 11, 1956, in Ann Arbor, MI, to the late George C. & Helen E. (Morrison) Wilson. Ed was a proud Eagle Scout, alumnus of Belleville High School Class of 1974 and a graduate of Michigan...
Patricia Susan Cameron
Jul 1, 2025
Patricia Susan Cameron, 65, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025. She was born in Paw Paw August 19, 1959, daughter to the John A. and Julien (Gronau) Cameron.
Family and friends are invited to visit Monday, July 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Adams Funeral Home 502, West Michigan Ave., Paw Paw. Funeral services will...
Roger Dale Gordon
Jun 29, 2025
Roger Dale Gordon, 83, of Lawrence, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Dowagiac.
He was born June 21, 1942, in Bald Knob, Arkansas, the son of the late Lewis Gordon and Ruby (Wilcox) Gordon.
Roger enjoyed operating the ham radio for many years. He previously enjoyed scuba diving, golfing, and stockcar racing. He also loved riding his motorcycle while living out...
Todd Dwain Lutz
Jun 28, 2025
Todd Dwain Lutz, 58, of Bangor, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025.
He was born June 17, 1967, in Saint Joseph, Michigan, the son of the late Gerald Duane Lutz and Bonnie Yvonne (Tabor) Lutz.
Todd was an avid outdoorsman. He loved just about anything that had to do with being outside. His favorite activities were fishing and hunting. He had a...
Charles Victor Bloomfield Sr.
Jun 22, 2025
Charles Victor Bloomfield Sr, 83, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at his home in Paw Paw.
He was born January 18, 1942, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Thomas Bloomfield and Grace (Sonday) Bloomfield.
Charles was a lifelong dedicated member of the Paw Paw Eagles Club and Moose Lodge. He enjoyed assisting in...
Douglas Arlon Kitzmiller
Jun 21, 2025
Doug passed away quietly after a short illness. He spent the last few weeks of his life at his happy place, Hemlock Lake in Southwest Michigan.
He joined his wife, Renee Johnson, in Heaven on Saturday, June 21, 2025. He leaves behind his children, Greg (Jennifer) Kitzmiller and Melinda (Hunter) Leake, his grandchildren, Hope (Jeremiah) Kavos, Kara (Luke) Labbe Lane, and...
Frank Matthew Hosh
Jun 19, 2025
Frank Matthew Hosh, age 89, of Paw Paw, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born May 2, 1936, in Battle Creek, he was the youngest of five children of Steven and Eva (Komarck) Hosh. Frank attended St. Phillip Catholic School and began working at the family’s restaurant, Hosh’s Grill, at age 8— peeling...
Sandra Olga Boyco
Jun 17, 2025
Sandra Olga Boyco, 75, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Tuesday June 17, 2025, at her home in Kalamazoo.
She was born April 9, 1950, in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Sebastian Boyco and Irene (Korchak) Boyco.
Sandra proudly served her country after gaining her citizenship in the United States Air Force for three years. She worked her way up to Sergeant,...
Mary Emma Arnold
Jun 10, 2025
Mary Emma Arnold, 91, of Mattawan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at her home in Mattawan.
She was born February 19, 1934, in New Hamburg, Missouri, the daughter of Frank Menz and Mildred (Dick) Menz.
Mary was a woman of many hobbies and interests. She loved to quilt and sew; she was part of a sewing club and sewed...
William Junior Mauk
Jun 9, 2025
William Junior Mauk, 82, of Lawton, passed away Monday June 9, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born December 23, 1942, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of William Mauk and Martha (Maxam) Perkins.
Bill worked as a plumber and pipefitter for his entire career and was a proud member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, Local 357. He was...
Keith G. Welburn
Jun 7, 2025
Keith G. Welburn, 97, of Lawton, went to be with his Lord peacefully on Saturday June 7, 2025, in Lawton.
Keith will be deeply missed but forever remembered by his family and friends.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lawton Evangelical Church, 425 S. Nursery Street, Lawton. A memorial...
Maxine Ann Sherburn
Jun 5, 2025
Maxine Ann (Sheldon) Sherburn, 89, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, in Branch, Michigan.
She was born on August 9, 1935, the youngest daughter of Ralph and Edith Sheldon. She had three sisters, Shirley (Sheldon) (Late Harry) Lambert and Katheryn "Kate" (Sheldon) (late Leonard) Brown.
Maxine graduated from Mattawan High School in 1953. In the year 2000, she earned her associate's...
Margaret "Peggy" Rose Brandt
Jun 3, 2025
Margaret "Peggy" Rose Brandt, 79, of Mattawan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, at her home in Mattawan.
Born on July 22, 1945, in Hagerstown, Maryland, Peggy attended St. Marie Goretti Catholic High School, which marked her highest level of education. She was married to her husband, Pat for 41 years. Peggy and Pat met in Salem, Oregon, and...
Margaret "Peggy" LaRue Schonwald
May 30, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” Schonwald of Kalamazoo Michigan passed away peacefully May 30, 2025. Born November 3, 1937.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Douglas Schonwald; parents Herbert and Veta McGrew; brother Richard McGrew; and sister Diane McGrew Harless.
She is survived by her children Steve Woodward (Manivanh), Chuck Woodward, Beth Hoburg (Carl), and Vickie Atwood-Romine (Bill); Doug’s children...
Peggy Ann Gerling
May 27, 2025
Peggy Ann Gerling, 68, of Mattawan, passed away suddenly on Tuesday May 27, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.
She was born July 18, 1956, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the daughter of William and Peggy Tyhanic.
Peggy and her husband recently moved to Michigan after living in New Jersey. She worked for U.S. Foods/Sysco for many years as a dedicated...
Bonnie Loretta Franklin
May 26, 2025
Bonnie Loretta Franklin, 86, of Decatur, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at Bronson Hospital.
She was born October 28, 1938, in Monroe Township, Arkansas, the daughter of John Harbert and Vera (Lebo) Sutterfield.
Bonnie was a loving mother and grandmother. Her life revolved around her grandchildren. She enjoyed crafting jewelry and playing cards with her card partner Sam. In previous years,...
Dr. Edward William Lean, Jr.
May 25, 2025
Dr. Edward W. Lean, Jr, unexpectedly went to meet his God on May 25, 2025. Husband, father, brother, doctor and Colonel were many of the roles he served touching the lives of numerous individuals. He was born Dec 22, 1940, to Edward W. Lean and Hilda Raby Lean in South Bend, IN. He was a proud alumnus of Old Riley...
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