Obituaries
Amanda Rebecca Imus
Mar 14, 2026
Amanda Rebecca Imus, 43, of Mattawan, passed away suddenly after complications from a stroke surrounded by family on Saturday March 14, 2026, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.
She was born February 3, 1983, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Marvin Imus and Linda (Conolly) Imus. Mandy was born premature and spent six weeks in the NICU.
She went to Mattawan Schools...
Martha Helen Shoemaker
Mar 12, 2026
Martha Helen Shoemaker passed to eternity on Thursday, March 12, 2026. She was born Martha Rickli on March 19, 1923, in Watson, Michigan, the second daughter of Jacob Rickli and Anna (Siegfried) Rickli.
Martha graduated from Martin High School in 1941. While in high school she met her future husband, Jesse Charles Shoemaker, known as Chuck. While he served in the...
Cheryl Janine Woodruff
Mar 11, 2026
Cheryl Janine Woodruff, 66, of Lawton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday March 11, 2026, at her home in Lawton.
She was born December 30, 1959, in Three Rivers, Michigan, the daughter of Freeland Rice and Winifred (Lewis) Rice.
Cheryl enjoyed doing crafts, working in her garden, and chasing yard sales looking for good stuff. She liked going to the...
Marilyn Rena Erion
Mar 11, 2026
Marilyn Rena Erion, 82, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday March 11, 2026, at her home in Paw Paw.
She was born February 19, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence Neimeyer and Rena (Kampstra) Niemeyer.
Marilyn grew up and went to school at Christian Reformed Church in Illinois. She started out her working life by...
George Lantie Cole
Mar 9, 2026
George Lantie Cole, 91, of Lawton, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo with his family by his side.
He was born on January 16, 1935, in Cool Ridge, West Virginia, the son of Howard and Icie Cole.
George bravely served his country in the United States Air Force where he witnessed 22 atomic tests in Eniwetok...
Christine Ann Cherluck
Mar 9, 2026
Christine Ann Cherluck, 74, of Ludington, MI, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
Born January 10, 1952, in Pewamo Westphalia, Michigan, the daughter of Eldred Rademacher and Marcella (Thelen) Rademacher. Christine was an avid lover of the beach and the water. Over the years she traveled to Myrtle Beach often and enjoyed checking out lighthouses...
Kenneth Carl Barnes
Mar 8, 2026
Kenneth Carl Barnes passed away peacefully at his beloved farm on March 8, 2026. He was surrounded by his wife, Judy, his daughters and son-in-laws and niece Sarah as he moved on to new adventures.Ken was born on August 15, 1939, in Chicago, IL to William and Dorothy Barnes. When Ken was a young boy, the family moved to a...
Paul Mitchel Palasinski
Mar 6, 2026
Paul Mitchel Palasinski, 70, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully, Friday March 6, 2026, at Medilodge of Westwood in Kalamazoo.
He was born July 11, 1955, in Paw Paw, Michigan, the son of Stanley Palasinski and Helen (Freer) Palasinski.
He is survived by his three brothers, Richard (Beth) Palsinski, Peter (Betsy) Palasinski and Stanley Palasinski Jr; nieces, Carrie (Dave) Miles, Annie (Billy)...
Douglas James Mott
Mar 1, 2026
Douglas James Mott, 54, of Gobles, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home in Gobles.
He was born January 26, 1972, in Santa Monica, California, the son of Richard Earl Mott and Patricia (Bellane) Stump.
Doug suffered a life changing spinal injury at a young age that left him wheelchair bound; however, it never slowed him down. Music...
Casey Morgan Bush
Feb 28, 2026
Casey Morgan Bush, known to friends as “Cash Money,” passed away on February 28, 2026. Born on February 12, 1962, Casey was a charismatic and fun-loving individual, blessed with a “gift of the gab” and widely regarded as one of the best salespeople in any business he entered. Though life had its challenges, he faced them with his trademark charm,...
Arthur Ronald Beck
Feb 26, 2026
Arthur Ronald Beck, 85, of Lawton, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. "Ron" or the "Game Warden" was born on July 22, 1940, in River Rouge, Michigan, the son of Arthur Lester Beck and Rita (Tourville) Beck.
As a child, Ron attended the Wayne Westland Community School District and then obtained his Journeyman Plumbing license from Washtenaw...
Rachel Leigh Bentley
Feb 23, 2026
Rachel Leigh Bentley, 31, of Gobles, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, February 23, 2026, after a bravely fought battle against cancer.
She was born July 27, 1994, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of Charles Good and Terri (Meints) Good.
Rachel enjoyed shopping, taking care of her animals and her family. Her two sons were her greatest joy, and she...
Michael Edward Osborn
Feb 22, 2026
Michael Edward Osborn, 79, of Portage, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 22, 2026, at MediLodge of Portage.
He was born September 15, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Donald Osborn and Alice (Gockel) Nichols.
Mike owned his own construction business for many years and retired from Western Michigan University. He enjoyed keeping active, taking walks, going boating, and attending plays. Mike's...
Roland E. Harring
Feb 21, 2026
Roland E. Harring, 77, of Paw Paw, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his home in Paw Paw. He was born February 25, 1948, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Miland Harring and Eleanore (Chipman) Harring.
Roland was a proud United States Army Veteran, serving his country bravely. He retired from Georgia Pacific after many years as a...
Marianne E. Brown
Feb 21, 2026
Marianne E. Brown, 86, of Mattawan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at her home in Mattawan.
She was born November 18, 1939, in Mattawan, Michigan, the daughter of Carroll R. Rix and Lorene K.(Zielie) Rix.
Marianne graduated from Mattawan High School with the class of 1957. She went on to work as a banker for many years, eventually becoming...
Michael Alan Sherburn
Feb 17, 2026
Michael Alan Sherburn, 66, of Lawton, Michigan, passed away peacefully in the morning hours of February 17, 2026.
Born November 7, 1959, in Kalamazoo, Michael was the son of Charles and Mary Sherburn of Paw Paw. He began school at St. Mary in Paw Paw and later attended Paw Paw High School, where he entered the HVAC program. That path led...
David S. Pausch
Feb 15, 2026
David S. Pausch, 82, of Lawrence, Michigan and Orlando, Florida, passed away on Sunday, February 15, at AdventHealth Hospital, Winter Garden, Florida. A man known for his integrity and quiet generosity, David lived a life shaped by deep roots in the community where he was raised.
Born October 18, 1943, David was the son of Stewart Pausch and Lucille (Knapp) Pausch,...
Leah Marie Moses
Feb 15, 2026
Leah Marie Moses, 88, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Ely Manor in Allegan.
Leah was born February 24, 1937, in Hartford, Michigan, the daughter of Jerry H. Haney and Alice Marie (Dillenbeck) Haney.
Leah was one of the founding members and organizers of the Lawrence Quick Response Team. Always ready to help others, she put on many...
Eva Jane Quigno
Feb 15, 2026
Eva "Jane" Quigno, 92, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at White Oaks Assisted Living surrounded by family.
Jane was born on September 29, 1933, to Ralph and Julia (Armstrong) Jarvis in Crawfordsville, Indiana. She attended and graduated from New Market (Indiana) High School. Jane married Malcolm Scott in 1952, and was soon busy raising her two...
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