Obituaries

Mar 30, 2023

Robert Roland Richards, 80, of Paw Paw passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2023 at his home.

He was born October 11, 1942, in Chicago, the son of the late Brayton Richards and Dorothy (Boyer) Richards.

60 years ago in Chicago, Robert was united in marriage to his loving wife Judith Carson, who survives.

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Mar 25, 2023

Orville Lee Griffith June 23, 1933-March 25, 2023

Orville Lee Griffith, age 89, of Paw Paw, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023, at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton following a brief illness.

He was born June 23, 1933, in Decatur, Michigan, the son of Arthur M. Griffith and Bertha O. (Martz) Griffith. Orville was...

Mar 25, 2023

Donald Lee Owsiany, 73, of Paw Paw, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023, at his home.

He was born January 30, 1950, in Lawrence, Michigan, the son of Theodore Owsiany and Virginia  (Ross) Owsiany.

Don served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. In his younger years, Don enjoyed travel and scuba diving....

Mar 24, 2023

Manzy Omega Rogers, 76, of Lawton, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2023, at his home in Lawton.

He was born July 31, 1946, in Manila, Arkansas, the son of Robert Rogers and Sada (Mason) Rogers.

Everyone knew Manzy could be counted on when needing just about anything repaired. from their car to simple things around...

Mar 24, 2023

Joan Louise Szotek, 84, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully Friday, March 24, 2023, at her home.

She was born August 17, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John Kawka and Marie (Bartosiewicz) Kawka.

In her younger years, Joan was an avid bowler. She worked for several years setting up cards for American Greetings....

Mar 22, 2023

Robert "Bob" Michael Gordenier was born on July 9, 1958, in Pontiac, MI to Richard Gordenier and Nancy (Pond) Gordenier. He was united in marriage on June 9, 1979, to Cristina "Chris" (New) Gordenier, and in 1985, they welcomed their daughter Jessica who was the light of his life.

Although he could come off as being a...

Mar 19, 2023

Betty Wassman of Lawrence, MI, Passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the age of 97.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Cora Benessi, her husband, Carlyle Wassman, her sister, Dorothy Guilfoyle and her grandson, Dan Miller.  She is survived by her children, Sue Miller (Jerry) and Steve Wassman (Wendy), grandchildren, Emily Lund, Bess Wassman,...

Mar 14, 2023

Born in the Windy City, Gregory Zaucha lived an accomplished life that revolved around his family, friends and his career. He was neat, organized and thorough in everything he did.

Greg was born May 13, 1947, to Stanley and Adele (Kwasniak) Zaucha. From a young age, Greg grew accustomed to spending his summers in Paw Paw, where...

Mar 11, 2023

With great sadness we announce that on March 11, 2023, Joseph B. Mathews, age 73, of Lawton Michigan, left this earthly plane and is now soaring like an eagle. He was born on Friday, May 13, 1949, to Albert E. and Janice (Brown) Mathews. Joe served our country as a member of the US Army during the Vietnam war....

Mar 11, 2023

Kathryn Arlene Asenbauer, 88, of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Rose Arbor Residence in Kalamazoo.

She was born April 2, 1934, in Concord, Michigan, the daughter of Wells R. Rowley and Henrietta (Winchell) Rowley.

Kathryn was employed with Western Michigan University, where she worked in food service and housekeeping for 25...

Mar 10, 2023

Theresa Renee "Terri" Giacalone, 38, of Bloomingdale, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023. She was born May 10, 1984, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Charles Giacalone and Marcia Pearl Beach.

Theresa was employed with the Bloomingdale Public School in food service. She loved her job and established many friendships. She enjoyed country music and supporting her...

Mar 10, 2023

Stefan Andrew Tokarchick, 54, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Rose Arbor Residence in Kalamazoo.

He was born December 18, 1968, in Kalamazoo, the son of William B. Tokarchick and MaryAnn (Korabik) Tokarchick.

Stefan has been a lifelong resident of Paw Paw, he graduated in 1987 from Paw Paw High...

Mar 9, 2023

Janice Annette Hover, 72, passed away Thursday March 9, 2023 at her home in Lawrence.

She was born September 18, 1950 in Paw Paw, Michigan, the daughter of Leslie Alden Lounsberry and EdnaMae (Cerny) Field.

Jan attended Southwestern Michigan College, where she earned her CNA certificate.

Her community was always her main priority...

Mar 5, 2023

Mike Thorpe began his life on March 4, 1947, in Paw Paw, Michigan, welcomed into the world at Lakeview Hospital, son to the late Russell Thorpe and Adeline (Gromek) Thorpe. Mike enlisted in the Army and served in Vietnam. While he was home on leave, he was united in marriage to his sweetheart, Linda (Stoken) Thorpe, November 19, 1965,...

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...