Obituaries
Douglas Arlon Kitzmiller
Jun 21, 2025
Doug passed away quietly after a short illness. He spent the last few weeks of his life at his happy place, Hemlock Lake in Southwest Michigan.
He joined his wife, Renee Johnson, in Heaven on Saturday, June 21, 2025. He leaves behind his children, Greg (Jennifer) Kitzmiller and Melinda (Hunter) Leake, his grandchildren, Hope (Jeremiah) Kavos, Kara (Luke) Labbe Lane, and...
Frank Matthew Hosh
Jun 19, 2025
Frank Matthew Hosh, age 89, of Paw Paw, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born May 2, 1936, in Battle Creek, he was the youngest of five children of Steven and Eva (Komarck) Hosh. Frank attended St. Phillip Catholic School and began working at the family’s restaurant, Hosh’s Grill, at age 8— peeling...
Sandra Olga Boyco
Jun 17, 2025
Sandra Olga Boyco, 75, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Tuesday June 17, 2025, at her home in Kalamazoo.
She was born April 9, 1950, in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Sebastian Boyco and Irene (Korchak) Boyco.
Sandra proudly served her country after gaining her citizenship in the United States Air Force for three years. She worked her way up to Sergeant,...
Mary Emma Arnold
Jun 10, 2025
Mary Emma Arnold, 91, of Mattawan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at her home in Mattawan.
She was born February 19, 1934, in New Hamburg, Missouri, the daughter of Frank Menz and Mildred (Dick) Menz.
Mary was a woman of many hobbies and interests. She loved to quilt and sew; she was part of a sewing club and sewed...
William Junior Mauk
Jun 9, 2025
William Junior Mauk, 82, of Lawton, passed away Monday June 9, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born December 23, 1942, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of William Mauk and Martha (Maxam) Perkins.
Bill worked as a plumber and pipefitter for his entire career and was a proud member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, Local 357. He was...
Keith G. Welburn
Jun 7, 2025
Keith G. Welburn, 97, of Lawton, went to be with his Lord peacefully on Saturday June 7, 2025, in Lawton.
Keith will be deeply missed but forever remembered by his family and friends.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lawton Evangelical Church, 425 S. Nursery Street, Lawton. A memorial...
Maxine Ann Sherburn
Jun 5, 2025
Maxine Ann (Sheldon) Sherburn, 89, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, in Branch, Michigan.
She was born on August 9, 1935, the youngest daughter of Ralph and Edith Sheldon. She had three sisters, Shirley (Sheldon) (Late Harry) Lambert and Katheryn "Kate" (Sheldon) (late Leonard) Brown.
Maxine graduated from Mattawan High School in 1953. In the year 2000, she earned her associate's...
Margaret "Peggy" Rose Brandt
Jun 3, 2025
Margaret "Peggy" Rose Brandt, 79, of Mattawan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, at her home in Mattawan.
Born on July 22, 1945, in Hagerstown, Maryland, Peggy attended St. Marie Goretti Catholic High School, which marked her highest level of education. She was married to her husband, Pat for 41 years. Peggy and Pat met in Salem, Oregon, and...
Margaret "Peggy" LaRue Schonwald
May 30, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” Schonwald of Kalamazoo Michigan passed away peacefully May 30, 2025. Born November 3, 1937.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Douglas Schonwald; parents Herbert and Veta McGrew; brother Richard McGrew; and sister Diane McGrew Harless.
She is survived by her children Steve Woodward (Manivanh), Chuck Woodward, Beth Hoburg (Carl), and Vickie Atwood-Romine (Bill); Doug’s children...
Peggy Ann Gerling
May 27, 2025
Peggy Ann Gerling, 68, of Mattawan, passed away suddenly on Tuesday May 27, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.
She was born July 18, 1956, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the daughter of William and Peggy Tyhanic.
Peggy and her husband recently moved to Michigan after living in New Jersey. She worked for U.S. Foods/Sysco for many years as a dedicated...
Bonnie Loretta Franklin
May 26, 2025
Bonnie Loretta Franklin, 86, of Decatur, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at Bronson Hospital.
She was born October 28, 1938, in Monroe Township, Arkansas, the daughter of John Harbert and Vera (Lebo) Sutterfield.
Bonnie was a loving mother and grandmother. Her life revolved around her grandchildren. She enjoyed crafting jewelry and playing cards with her card partner Sam. In previous years,...
Dr. Edward William Lean, Jr.
May 25, 2025
Dr. Edward W. Lean, Jr, unexpectedly went to meet his God on May 25, 2025. Husband, father, brother, doctor and Colonel were many of the roles he served touching the lives of numerous individuals. He was born Dec 22, 1940, to Edward W. Lean and Hilda Raby Lean in South Bend, IN. He was a proud alumnus of Old Riley...
Dean Ned Maxam
May 24, 2025
Dean Ned Maxam, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home on May 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Oshtemo, Michigan, on May 7, 1945, Dean was the son of Lowell Sr. and Margaret Maxam.
Dean was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He shared 53 wonderful years of marriage with his...
Larry Lyle Ludwig
May 23, 2025
Larry Lyle Ludwig, 78, of Lawton, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at his home. He was born to the late John Ludwig and Imogene (Trisinger) Chester on November 19, 1946.
On, June 9, 1999, he married Roslyn Zach Ludwig who survives.
He is also survived by his daughter, Cheryl Ludwig; son, Matthew (Sharon) Wills; three grandchildren, Matthew Ludwig and Cameron and...
Florence Joanne Kucinich
May 23, 2025
Florence Joanne Kucinich of Mattawan, Michigan passed away in Kalamazoo on May 23, 2025, at the age of 94.
She was born on February 24, 1931, to Steve and Virginia (Lizik) Fialkowski of Chicago, Illinois. Growing up on the south side of Chicago, Florence attended St. Michael’s Archangel Catholic School and graduated from Jones Commercial High School.
Florence was united in marriage...
Michael Berry Carlisle
May 23, 2025
Michael Berry Carlisle, 63, of Hartford, MI, passed away Friday May 23, 2025, at his home.
He was born February 15, 1962, in Watervliet, the son of Lindell Carlisle and Treva (Conner) Carlisle.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Peggy of 39 years, four children, Rachel (Josh) Tidey of Niles MI, Jacob (Alexandria) Carlisle of Paw Paw MI, Daniel (Jennifer) Carlisle...
Jeffrey Raymond Goddard
May 20, 2025
Jeffrey Raymond Goddard, 55, of Lawton, passed away suddenly on Tuesday May 20, 2025, at his home in Lawton.
He was born October 15, 1969, in Paw Paw, Michigan, the son of David Raymond Goddard and Margaret (Stimac) Goddard.
Jeff enjoyed working on cars, relaxing with a cup of coffee in his hand, playing with his nieces and nephews, video games and...
Mark Anthony Koziol
May 17, 2025
Mark Koziol, age 61, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, after a courageous seven-month battle with terminal cancer.
Born February 15, 1964, he was a quiet, inventive soul who found joy in fixing things, working with computers, and caring deeply for those he loved.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank, and brother, Stanley.
Mark is survived by his mother,...
Paul Raymond Gladysz
May 15, 2025
Paul Raymond Gladysz, 66, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15th, 2025, at his Maple Lake residence. In November 2022, Paul was diagnosed as being afflicted with stage 4 prostate cancer and given six months to live. Never one to back down from life's challenges, Paul faced the cancer on his own terms under the care of...
Mark Andrew Sherburn
May 13, 2025
Mark. Lefty. The Shark. Dad. Papa. So many names for a man that was loved by so many people. As was his spontaneous nature, Mark Andrew Sherburn, 63, of Lawton, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.
Mark was born December 17, 1961, in Paw Paw Michigan, the youngest son of Charles Duane...
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