Obituaries
Austin Shane Burlington
Feb 24, 2025
Austin Shane Burlington, 36, of Paw Paw, passed away February 24, 2025, at his home.
He was born February 25, 1988, in Kalamazoo, the son of Burke Burlington and Anna (Davis) Marr.
From an early age, Austin had a love for cars and their mechanics. This eventually led him to a career as an auto mechanic. He adored his three children and...
Elizabeth "Betty" Mooney D. Arts
Feb 21, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Kaatz Mooney passed away on February 21, 2025, at the age of 99. Betty was born on January 20, 1926, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was educated at Milwaukee University School before getting degrees at Beloit College, The University of Wisconsin, where she earned a Doctor of Arts degree, and at the Institute for the Advanced Study of Human...
Karie Colleen Kobe
Feb 17, 2025
On February 17th, 2025, our beloved Karie passed gracefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a long period of serious illness.
She attended KVCC for an Associate's degree in Pre-Med and Fine Arts and also worked as an orthodontic assistant and as a scheduler/secretary to a nephrology group. She eventually worked for her Dad in...
Gloria Jane Corl
Feb 17, 2025
Gloria Jane Corl, 82, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at Maple Lake Assisted Living.
She was born March 27, 1942, in Detroit, the daughter of Richard Tyler Belote and Virginia (Carpenter) Belote.
Education was Gloria's true passion. She worked at Howell Public Schools from 1971 to 1992, where she taught elementary (Southwest) and Middle (McPherson) school students. Watching...
Phillip Michael French
Feb 16, 2025
Phillip Michael French, 80, of Lawton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Alamo Cove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Kalamazoo, MI.
He was born March 18, 1944 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Kenneth French and Mildred (Phillips) French.
Phil loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman and spent a lot of time camping. He also...
Dennis "Butch" E. Carter
Feb 16, 2025
Dennis Eugene was born with the infamous “Carter Scowl” on February 5, 1947, in South Bend, IN to Pinkney Eugene & Norma Jean (Cook) Carter. In the middle of 5 other siblings, Butch, as he came to be called, spent his youth raising Cain while also excelling in school. He graduated in 1964, a year early, and enlisted into the...
Glennie Collins Wilson
Feb 15, 2025
Glennie Collins Wilson, 105, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
She was born October 9, 1919, in Dowagiac, Michigan, the daughter of Frank Lyle Brookfield and Nettie Eldora (Pecher) Brookfield.
Glennie worked for many years at Heddon Fishing Tackle, the first company to produce artificial fishing lures. Glennie lived in Michigan, Tennessee...
Coty James Phelps
Feb 14, 2025
Coty James Phelps, 33, of Plainwell, Michigan, left us peacefully, surrounded by family on Friday February 14, 2025 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo.
He was born April 5, 1991 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Randy Phelps and Stacey E. Henderson.
Coty was a bright light and full of love. He was an avid Pokemon fan and had a big collection of...
John Bruce Hilbron
Feb 6, 2025
John Bruce Hilbron, 76, of Lawton, passed away Thursday February 6, 2025, at his home in Lawton.
He was born April 18, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Alfred Anthony Hilbron and Gladys Agnes (Annett) Hilbron.
John was the proud owner and operator of KLS & C Railroad for many years. He started his railway career at the Chicago Shoreline Railway....
Garry James Champion
Feb 4, 2025
Garry Champion, 72, of Gobles, passed away Tuesday February 4, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo after a brief illness.
He was born November 10, 1952, in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Joseph Champion and Vi (Adams) Champion.
Garry retired several years ago as a semi-truck driver for Zeeland Farm Services. He was a true outdoorsman and avid sports fan of...
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....
John Albert Parker
Jan 30, 2025
John Albert Parker, 67, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully with his daughter and son at his side, Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Medilodge of Kalamazoo after a courageously fought battle with Huntington's Disease.
He was born December 20, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Cornelius Parker and Gertrude (Reiff) Parker.
John worked in construction for many years as a project...
Conley Van Tol
Jan 30, 2025
Conley Van Tol, 78, of Kalamazoo, entered his heavenly home surrounded by family, on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
He was born September 27, 1946, in Le Mars, Iowa, the son of Cornelius Van Tol and Annette (Mulder) Van Tol.
Con served in the Army during the Vietnam era. For 43 years, Con was a proud local small business owner in Paw Paw,...
Diane Yvonne Charron
Jan 29, 2025
Diane Yvonne Charron, 74, of Allegan, Michigan passed away January 29, 2025, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo with her boys at her side. She spent most of her life in Baraga and L’Anse, Michigan. Born February 4, 1950, in L’Anse, Michigan to Florence Olsen & Lloyd Asher. She was raised by her Grandmother Gerda (Larsen) Olsen. She was a proud...
Arthur John Arens
Jan 28, 2025
Arthur John Arens, 96, of Lawton, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Mattawan, MI.
He was born June 24, 1928 in Hancock, Michigan, the son of William Arens and Margaret (Pelkofer) Arens.
Arthur and his late wife, Dorothy, founded the Paw Paw Everlast Label Company and enjoyed working there for many years. Arthur also worked for the State of Michigan in...
Amy Suzanne Barkenbus
Jan 20, 2025
Amy Suzanne Barkenbus, 58, of Pottsville, PA, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 20, 2025.
She was born August 21, 1966, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of John Barkenbus and Geneva (Gorsuch) Barkenbus.
Amy graduated from Lawton High School. She attended Lake Superior State College and graduated from Western Michigan University.
Amy enjoyed traveling, indulging in a good book and watching the sunsets....
James "Jim" Owen Steele
Jan 18, 2025
In Loving Memory of James Owen Steele
Beloved Husband, Father, “Papa,” Son, Brother, Friend, Companion, and Citizen of Humanity
It is with deep and abiding sorrow that we announce the passing of James Owen Steele-known lovingly as Jim-a man whose life was defined by integrity, kindness, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. Jim departed this life too soon, leaving behind the...
Louis Charles Barkovich
Jan 18, 2025
Louis C. Barkovich, 90, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday January 18, 2025, in Paw Paw.
He was born August 8, 1934, in Paw Paw, Michigan, the son of Charles Barkovich and Helen (Siskaninetz) Barkovich.
Louis proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War Era. After his honorable discharge,...
Ken Tim Corey
Jan 17, 2025
Ken Tim Corey, 67, of Decatur, passed away on Friday January 17, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born September 14, 1957 in Warren, Michigan, the son of Ernest Jefferson Corey and Friederike (Nolte) Corey.
Ken was a truck driver for many years and loved big trucks. He had an avid love for his motorcycles and horses. He cherished...
Betti Jo Loveland
Jan 17, 2025
Betti Jo Loveland, 81, of Decatur, passed away peacefully Friday, January 17, 2025, at Blueberry Hill Assisted Living in Lawton.
She was born August 4, 1943, in Bay City, Michigan, the daughter of Stafford and June (Getty) Hambly.
Betti Jo was a longtime Decatur resident and enjoyed being an active member of her community. She was a lifetime member of the Decatur...
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