Obituaries

Feb 23, 2023

Anthony Lanphear, 53, of Lawrence, Michigan, passed away, unexpectedly, Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his home.

He was born October 20, 1969 in Paw Paw, Michigan, the son of David Lanphear and Patricia (Germaine) Lanphear.

Anthony was a caring and hardworking man. His family were his greatest love; and his grandchildren affectionately called him "Ha...

Feb 22, 2023

Ethan Minot Quillen was born in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia, March 18, 1994, the second child to Dean and Sharla (Taylor) Quillen. The family relocated to the United States in 2000, to Allegan, Michigan, where they lived with Sharla's parents.

From a very young age, Ethan was known for being respectful, kind and an all-around good...

Feb 19, 2023

Sharon Kay Aernie, 66, of Mattawan, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023.

She was born November 9, 1956, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Edward O. Arnold and Mary Emma (Menz) Arnold.

Sharon was passionate about animals and the outdoors. She kept busy with her gardening hobby and camping with her girlfriends a couple times a...

Feb 13, 2023

Cynthia “Cindy” Heneghan of Paw Paw, MI, passed away on February 13, 2023, after a long battle with lung cancer.

She was born on October 18, 1943, in Dowagiac, MI, where she grew up, graduating from Dowagiac High School. She married John C. Heneghan of Marcellus, MI, in 1963 and joined him in Alaska while he served...

Feb 9, 2023

Charles Edward Lindenbach, 80, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

Chuck, as many knew him, was born October 5, 1942, in South Haven, the son of the late Peter Lindenbach and Mary (Scott) Earl-Boadway. Chuck’s greatest joys in life were being a husband, a father,...

Feb 7, 2023

Barbara Sue Wilson, 80, of Lawrence, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at her home.

Barb was born in Hornersville, Missouri, October 5, 1942, to the late Edgar Lee and Violet (Sairls) Lee. She was one of 15 children and enjoyed growing up with the company of her siblings. As a young girl, Barb enjoyed all the...

Feb 7, 2023

David George Marshall was born September 24, 1961, in Middletown, Connecticut, son of Robert Marshall and Geraldine (Hickey) Marshall. Early on in his life, his family moved to Vermont. It was at school in Vergennes,Vermont where he met the love of his life, Jacqueline Mailloux. He and Jackie were married on October 3, 1981.  David later supported his family...

Feb 5, 2023

Leroy James Moyle, 93, of Kalamazoo, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023.

He was born December 12, 1929, in Mattawan, the son of Norman Moyle and Lydia (Buttolph) Moyle.

Roy enjoyed a 35-year career with the Upjohn Company, where he worked as a boiler mechanic, retiring in 1989. He was the proud recipient of the...

Feb 1, 2023

Michael Douglas Bates passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the age of 52. Mike was born on October 3, 1970, in Kalamazoo MI. He was the son of Harold and Megan (Sprague) Bates and brother to Jodie Bates. Mike was the father of Kodi Bates and Chelsea (Bates) Zarate. He was the grandfather of Jaime Zarate Jr., Cameron...

Jan 29, 2023

Marilynn Louise Riggs, 80, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, in Kalamazoo. Marilynn was born June 23, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of the late Everett Conley Rutherford and Ruth (Phillips) Rutherford.

Marilynn held a strong faith in her Lord and Savior throughout her life. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church...

Jan 21, 2023

Wayne Albert Martin, 76, of Lawton MI passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his son's home surrounded by family.  Wayne was a hardworking man who always put his family first.  He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially at Scott Lake or their home in Naples FL.  Wayne was known to his grandchildren and great grandchildren...

Jan 20, 2023

William “Bill” Schmidt, 87, of Euless, TX, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at Heartis Mid Cities Senior Living. He was born on April 19, 1935, in Paw Paw, MI, the son of Stanley and Victoria Schmidt. He grew up on a farm alongside three siblings, Robert, Edward, and Marian. Raised in the Catholic church, Bill was baptized at...

Jan 20, 2023

Willard Henry Kay, 80, of Gobles and formerly of Perrinton, Michigan, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at his home. To his friends and family, he was known as Bill, Billy, Dad, Butch, or Grandpa Kay.

He was born March 11, 1942, son to the late Willard M. Kay and Freda (Grabelowski) Kay.

Bill was...

Jan 14, 2023

The Hartford community has lost one of their most well-known, well liked, and highly respected citizens.  Larry Anchor, 89, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at home. Over the years, he was recognized many times for his dedication and service to others.   He enjoyed every day he worked for the Hartford Fire Department and considered his 30 years there...

Jan 12, 2023

Paul Ray Abnet II, 56, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the Rose Arbor Residence in Kalamazoo.

He was born March 8, 1966, in Kalamazoo, the son of Paul Ray Abnet and Sandra May (LaPine) Oakleaf.

Paul was a loving and supportive father to his son, Dylan. He loved attending Dylan's...

Jan 10, 2023

Ernest Guy Cramer, 88, of Lawton, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at his home.

Ernie was a lifelong Lawton resident, born in Paw Paw, on November 12, 1934, to Charles Cramer and Winifred (Brown) Cramer. Ernie was a hardworking man that took care of his family. Known by others as "Mr. Fix It" there wasn't...

Jan 10, 2023

Our precious Mother, Josefa Rangel Romo, went to her eternal home in Heaven on January 10, 2023 at 2:05pm.  She passed peacefully surrounded by her most treasured blessings; her children.

Josefa, who went by Josie, was born on September 28, 1933 in Schleicher, Texas.  Josie was one of eight children.

Josie was attending a dance...

Jan 10, 2023

Cecil Thomas Eddy, age 78 of Paw Paw, passed away in his sleep on January 10, 2023. He was born on July 30, 1944, to Hulon and Dolly Eddy. Cecil married the love of his life, Betty Carol Mills, on December 7, 1964. They had 3 children, 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,...

Jan 10, 2023

Rita “Darlene” McAuliffe-Craig, age 80 of Lawrence, died on January 10, 2023. She was born on January 7, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Mayme Polich. Darlene was a graduate of Lindblom Tech High School. She married Ed McAuliffe and the couple moved to Southwest Michigan in 1980. She retired as a billing clerk from Crystal Flash in...

Jan 9, 2023

Marty Galbraith led a life that simply cannot be summed up in a paragraph. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 4th, 1961 to Marilyn and Marshall Galbraith. He spent his young years in the city, developing his love for sports and his Chicago Bears, before moving to Paw Paw, MI where he grew up and became such...