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....
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...
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...
Dean Ned Maxam
May 24, 2025
Dean Ned Maxam, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home on May 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Oshtemo, Michigan, on May 7, 1945, Dean was the son of Lowell Sr. and Margaret Maxam.
Dean was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He shared 53 wonderful years of marriage with his...
Larry Lyle Ludwig
May 23, 2025
Larry Lyle Ludwig, 78, of Lawton, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at his home. He was born to the late John Ludwig and Imogene (Trisinger) Chester on November 19, 1946.
On, June 9, 1999, he married Roslyn Zach Ludwig who survives.
He is also survived by his daughter, Cheryl Ludwig; son, Matthew (Sharon) Wills; three grandchildren, Matthew Ludwig and Cameron and...
Florence Joanne Kucinich
May 23, 2025
Florence Joanne Kucinich of Mattawan, Michigan passed away in Kalamazoo on May 23, 2025, at the age of 94.
She was born on February 24, 1931, to Steve and Virginia (Lizik) Fialkowski of Chicago, Illinois. Growing up on the south side of Chicago, Florence attended St. Michael’s Archangel Catholic School and graduated from Jones Commercial High School.
Florence was united in marriage...
Michael Berry Carlisle
May 23, 2025
Michael Berry Carlisle, 63, of Hartford, MI, passed away Friday May 23, 2025, at his home.
He was born February 15, 1962, in Watervliet, the son of Lindell Carlisle and Treva (Conner) Carlisle.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Peggy of 39 years, four children, Rachel (Josh) Tidey of Niles MI, Jacob (Alexandria) Carlisle of Paw Paw MI, Daniel (Jennifer) Carlisle...
Jeffrey Raymond Goddard
May 20, 2025
Jeffrey Raymond Goddard, 55, of Lawton, passed away suddenly on Tuesday May 20, 2025, at his home in Lawton.
He was born October 15, 1969, in Paw Paw, Michigan, the son of David Raymond Goddard and Margaret (Stimac) Goddard.
Jeff enjoyed working on cars, relaxing with a cup of coffee in his hand, playing with his nieces and nephews, video games and...
Mark Anthony Koziol
May 17, 2025
Mark Koziol, age 61, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, after a courageous seven-month battle with terminal cancer.
Born February 15, 1964, he was a quiet, inventive soul who found joy in fixing things, working with computers, and caring deeply for those he loved.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank, and brother, Stanley.
Mark is survived by his mother,...
Paul Raymond Gladysz
May 15, 2025
Paul Raymond Gladysz, 66, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15th, 2025, at his Maple Lake residence. In November 2022, Paul was diagnosed as being afflicted with stage 4 prostate cancer and given six months to live. Never one to back down from life's challenges, Paul faced the cancer on his own terms under the care of...
Mark Andrew Sherburn
May 13, 2025
Mark. Lefty. The Shark. Dad. Papa. So many names for a man that was loved by so many people. As was his spontaneous nature, Mark Andrew Sherburn, 63, of Lawton, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.
Mark was born December 17, 1961, in Paw Paw Michigan, the youngest son of Charles Duane...
Ernest Herbert "Herb" Rose
May 13, 2025
Ernest Herbert Rose (Herb), 82 passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on May 13th, 2025. Born on May 18th, 1942, to Ernest and Annie Mae (Lowery) in Birmingham, Alabama.
Herb grew up in Alabama in his younger years before moving with his family to Lawton Michigan. He graduated from Lawton High School in 1960.
After high school, Herb...
Marilyn Benzie
May 8, 2025
Marilyn Jean Benzie, 88, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 8, 2025, at her home. She was born March 26, 1937, in Port Huron, Michigan, the daughter of Clarence C. Smith and Ella Pearl (McLean) Smith.
Marilyn loved going out to eat and socializing, while enjoying her cups of coffee. Trips to the casino were her highlight. In earlier...
Christopher Todd Kniss
May 7, 2025
Christopher Todd Kniss, 56, of Bangor, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Bronson Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw.
He was born June 22, 1968, in Paw Paw, Michigan, the son of John Kniss and Bonnie Lee (Baker) Kniss.
Chris was a graduate of Paw Paw High School Class of 1986. After high school, he went on to earn his...
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