Obituaries

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...

Jan 8, 2023

Greg began his life in Hart, Michigan, July 15, 1961, son to the late Bernard Leo Schaner and Margaret Mary (Jensen) Schaner. He was one of ten children, having seven sisters and two brothers. Greg was an avid outdoorsman and had a passion for hunting, especially deer hunting. He was also an avid fisherman, often on the Paw Paw...

Jan 7, 2023

William Scott Conklin, 61, of Lawrence, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at his home.

He was born December 8, 1961, in Paw Paw, the son of William Glenn Conklin and Fern Elizabeth (Crippen) Conklin.

Scott was raised in Lawrence and graduated from Lawrence High School class of 1980. Following his graduation, he enlisted in...

Jan 1, 2023

David was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on August 22, 1987, to Marcia Hoke (Heuser) and Scott Reed. He was killed in a tragic accident on January 1, 2023.

He was an incredibly devoted father, husband, beloved son and brother.

David was an extremely talented welder, metal fabricator and artist. He founded David Reed Welding. He...

Jan 1, 2023

Barbara Jean Evans, 77, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023.

Barb was born in Hammond, Indiana, September 2, 1945, the daughter of Casimir Tyrka and Ella (Artim) Tyrka.

Word searches and criminal Tv shows occupied much of Barb's free time. She loved nature and enjoyed feeding and watching the hummingbirds around her...

Jan 1, 2023

Mary Veronica Dick, 77, of Lawrence, MI, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023.

Mary's life began in Paw Paw on June 24, 1945, daughter to the late Waldo Dick and Hellen (Fritz) Dick. Mary grew up on the family farm in Lawrence with her two brothers. She lived on the farm her entire life. She graduated from...

Dec 30, 2022

Lawrence Lee Glidden, 83, of Paw Paw, Michigan, passed away on December 30, 2022, at his home with loved ones.

Lawrence, known as Larry, was born September 4, 1939, in Lawrence, Michigan, the son of Glenn Glidden and Nettie (Banks) Glidden.

He graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1959. During high school he played...