Obituaries

Jun 16, 2022

Alfred "Fred" John Renfer, III, 84, of Lawrence passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022.

He was born November 7, 1937 in Bangor, Michigan, the son of Alfred John Renfer II and Mary (Bajo) DeForest.

Fred graduated from Bangor High School. He worked as a truck driver for many years prior to retirement.  He loved Black...

Jun 9, 2022

Harvey Junior Hop, 95, of Paw Paw, formerly of Holland, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Grand Pines Assisted Living in Grand Haven.

He was born March 14, 1927, in Holland, Michigan, the son of James Hop and Laura (Mannes) Hop.

Harvey spent his childhood days in Holland where he was born. He would...

Jun 1, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Timothy Terry Sr. announce his passing on June 1st, 2022.  He was surrounded by the love of his family with his wife Tracy by his side.

Tim was born July 30, 1957 in Paw Paw, Michigan, to Calvin Terry and Burnice (Terry) Fytczyk.  He leaves behind his devoted...

May 31, 2022

Phillip William Crowder, 84, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday May 31, 2022 at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton.

He was born October 5, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Phillip A. Crowder and Lois (Twerdy) Crowder.

Phil received his Masters Degree from Western Michigan University. Over the years he was active and...

May 27, 2022

Mike was born in a small village in Poland and migrated to the United States when he was 10, where he and his parents lived in Chicago. He went to an all-boys school where the boys nick named him “Mike.” And that is what he has went by since.

His working career started young in Chicago where...

May 25, 2022

Wynell Hatfield, age 82, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 25th 2022. Wynell was a 1957 graduate of Paw Paw High School and a member of Cornerstone Church in Portage, MI. She was formerly a bus driver for Paw Paw schools and loved being able to drive, even some of her own grandchildren. Wynell was a deeply loved...

May 22, 2022

David Ward Hartwell, 80, of Paw Paw, passed away at his home Sunday, May 22, 2022 with his loving wife by his side.

He was born September 11, 1941 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of the late Vern Ward Hartwell and Irene Belle (Mochmer) Hartwell.

Dave proudly served his country in the United States Marine...

May 20, 2022

Lowell Edward Blocker, age 74, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.

Lowell was a very charismatic man who never met a stranger. Family meant everything to Lowell, he was united in marriage to Mary Russell Blocker and raised five children. He was always active in their lives growing up and...

May 18, 2022

Mable Ruth Cole, 82, of Lawton, passed away Wednesday May 18, 2022 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born September 17, 1939 in Daniels, West Virginia, the daughter of Della and Edith Lester.

Mable was a loving wife, mother and grandmother that enjoyed her time spent at home with her...

May 17, 2022

Colleen Jean Greene, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving son's and their families, at the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence at the age of 61.

She was born February 14, 1961 in Paw Paw, the daughter of the late Richard Hammel and Joann (McCann) Hammel.

Colleen loved her kids, she would always tell people how...

May 16, 2022

David Conner of Paw Paw, Michigan, passed away at his home at the age of 92 on Monday, May 16, 2022. Dave was born in Three Rivers, December 3, 1929, the only son to the late Levi Conner and Ester (Hoger) Conner.

Dave lived a fulfilling and rewarding life. He served his country in the Army during...

May 13, 2022

Sally Ann Butler, 65, of Lawrence, MI, passed away Friday May 13, 2022 at the Rose Arbor Residence in Kalamazoo.

She was born March 28, 1957 in Chesterton, Indiana, the daughter of the late Eddie Edwards and Stella (Filipczyk) Edwards. Sally had a lifelong love for music. She was excellent in every aspect and was especially excellent...

May 12, 2022

Richard Lee Neterer's life began in Goshen, IN, where he was born May 4, 1956 to the late Robert and Grace (Keil) Neterer.  From a young age, Rich was dedicated to his work.  He worked for Bill Knapp's Restaurants for 23 years, the majority of those years as a manager and eventually transitioning to HVAC service work for their...

May 12, 2022

Lagatha Marie Beck, 84, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton.

She was born October 20, 1937 in Moulton, Alabama, the daughter of Leonard W. Hill and Cora Lee (Hayes) Hill. Lagatha was thrilled anytime she was able to take a trip to the casino. She was very...

May 11, 2022

Michael Allen Parsell, 30, of Lawrence, MI. passed away Wednesday May 11, 2022. Michael was born in El Paso, Texas, on January 31, 1992, Mike was the son of Linda (McDaniel) Hall and Kevin Parsell. A graduate of Lawrence High School in 2011. Mike could play music by ear on the piano and guitar. He was also a painter...

May 8, 2022

Mitchell Byron "Barney" Huff was the life of the party, a man that will be remembered for his outgoing personality, sense of humor and his kind heart. Barney was an all around avid outdoorsman and took advantage of all it had to offer. The summer months were spent fishing, canoeing and camping. He also enjoyed hunting and a nice...

May 7, 2022

Nancy Jane Maier, of Oviedo, FL, and formerly of  Marcellus, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2022. Nancy was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on October 24, 1930, the daughter of the late Peter and Mildred (Phillips) Norg. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1952, and taught adult education classes and high school home economics in Bensenville,...

May 6, 2022

Beverly Ann Reshman (Stokes), 86, of Paw Paw, entered Gods space on Friday May 6, 2022 at Maple Lake Assisted Living in Paw Paw.

She was born September 9, 1935 in Newberry, Michigan, the daughter of Ernest Stokes and Margaret (Beech) Stokes.

Beverly was a graduate of Newberry High School, class of 1953, then went...

Apr 25, 2022

Marilyn Josephine Harvey, age 90, a lifelong resident of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 at the Rose Arbor Residence in Kalamazoo.

She was born in 1932 Paw Paw, to the late Charles McKee and Frances (Webb) McKee.

Marilyn was a dedicated wife and mother, she took meticulous care of everything around the...

Apr 23, 2022

Laura Jane Sirrine of Mattawan went to heaven on Saturday April 23, 2022 with family by her side. Born September 28, 1937 she was the sixth of ten children to Frances E. (Masten) and Richard L. Clippinger of Almena. She was a member of the Mattawan High school class of 1956 where she participated in band and was a...