Obituaries

Dec 9, 2021

Nathan Cole Osborne, age 39, of Battle Creek and formerly of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021.

He was born February 11, 1982 in Paw Paw, the son of the late Robert Randall Osborne Jr.and Mary (Guritz) Kalmbach.

Nathan's main interest and passion was in the kitchen cooking. He was a very hardworking...

Dec 6, 2021

Darlene June Orser, 82, of Bangor and formerly of Mattawan, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at the Rose Arbor Residence in Kalamazoo.

She was born April 11, 1939 in Bangor, the daughter of Walter Harrison and Mildred (Schultz) Harrison.

Darlene had a strong faith and was a member of the Paw Paw Seventh Day...

Dec 3, 2021

Richard Lula, 80, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at Borgess Medical Center. Born January 8, 1941 in Hammond, Indiana, Richard Lula was on the go from the start. It was hard to keep up with little "Bill", as he was nicknamed. The family moved from Indiana to Michigan while Richard was still a child. As...

Nov 30, 2021

Dana Gay Craighead, 81, of Lawton,  passed away Tuesday November 30, 2021 at Maple Lake Assisted Living.

Dana was born August 17, 1940 in Page, West Virginia, the daughter of Orville Payne and Catherine Davis.

Dana had a huge compassionate heart. Her care and compassion was reflected in the love she expressed to her family,...

Nov 30, 2021

Evelyn Katherine Freeborn, 100, of Paw Paw, was called to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Maple Lake Assisted Living. She was preceded in death by her parents, six sisters, six brothers, and her loving husband, Carl Freeborn.

She is survived by her two daughters, Sandra (late Edward) Gooding and Deborah Whiteman; one granddaughter,...

Nov 29, 2021

Phyllis Theresa Scaccia, 93, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at her home.

She was born March 21, 1928 in Chicago, the daughter of Anthony Giangrosso and Mary (Venezio) Giangrosso.

On July 5, 1948 in Chicago, she married Sam Scaccia who preceded in death April 13, 1994.

She is survived...

Nov 28, 2021

On the evening of November 28, 2021, Darlene Bessie Springer, 95, accepted God’s loving invitation to spend Christmas in heaven with Him.  Darlene was born in Lawton, Michigan, the third daughter of Carr and Maria (Jenson) Playford.  Her childhood is very reminiscent of the stories of “Little House on the Prairie” where Darlene and her siblings, Donna Jean, Elmira,...

Nov 27, 2021

John Robert Fisk, 74, of Paw Paw,  passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at his home in Paw Paw, surrounded by his family. He was born December 11, 1946 in Paw Paw, the son of Bill Fisk and Leona (Miller) Fisk.

John married his high school sweetheart Donna Fay Ocker on August 13th, 1967.

He...

Nov 25, 2021

Catherine (Cathy) Ann Ray, postulant of the Episcopal church and horse enthusiast, passed away in her home in Paw Paw, MI on November 25, 2021 of unexpected health issues.  She was 56 years old.

A lifelong lover of horses, Cathy was born in 1965 to parents Robert (Bob) and Joyce Ray.  One of her earliest memories was...

Nov 24, 2021

Ronald Stoynoff was an accomplished entrepreneur and believed it was most important to lead by example. He will be remembered for his kind heart and always treating his family, friends, employees and acquaintances with dignity and respect. Ron, along with two partners, started Manatron Inc., in Kalamazoo. Their small company eventually grew and was listed on the Nasdaq with...

Nov 21, 2021

Odis Eugene Rogers, 80, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at his home.

He was born March 5, 1941 in Hardy, Arkansas, the son of Milton Rogers and Ora (Henry) Rogers.

Odis was hardworking and dedicated to his family and community. He was a Life member...

Nov 21, 2021

Elizabeth Louise Melson, 73, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday November 21, 2021 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo.

Elizabeth was the matriarch of the family. She would always have a good time and enjoyed life. She was skilled in the kitchen and loved to cook and bake. While raising her daughters, she always made sure...

Nov 17, 2021

Steven passed away November 22, 2021 at his home in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born October 20,1952 in Paw Paw to Donald and Joice (German) Salisbury. He loved fishing, hunting, camping and enjoyed gardening. He enjoyed the outdoors, family cookouts and spending time with his son and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Nov 16, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Hazel Elaine Fritts, passed away on November 16, 2021, at the age of 84 at home with her family by her side. Hazel was born in her family home in Newaygo, Michigan, daughter to the late Joseph and Dorothy (Harris) Howe. At the age of 18, Hazel met and...

Nov 15, 2021

Rich was a loving partner, devoted father and friend to many with an amazing sense of humor and one-of-a-kind personality. He will be fondly remembered for his warm hugs, quick wit and ability to make others laugh. Although he could be a bit mischievous at times, he lived life to the fullest. Rich graduated from Paw Paw High School...

Nov 15, 2021

Roy Meyer led a truly extraordinary life that revolved around his faith, family, friends and generosity to others. Roy's life began February 23, 1947, in Stambaugh, Michigan, where he was born the son of the late Donald Meyer and Marilyn (Zyskowski ) Meyer. On June 28, 1969, he married the love of his life, Adele (Tarsi) Meyer in Iron...

Nov 15, 2021

Frances Johnson, 91, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born January 31, 1930 in Vineland, New Jersey, the daughter of  Rocco Brunetti and Lillian (Douglas) Brunetti. Frances enjoyed knitting, reading, working puzzles, playing bingo and her trips to the casino. She is survived by her son, Mark (Debbie)...

Nov 10, 2021

Cynthia Catherine Mihelich, 63, of Lawrence,  passed away Wednesday November 10, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Paw Paw on November 30, 1957, the daughter of the late William E. Mihelich and Louise (Kowalski) Mihelich.

Cynthia loved times spent with her family over the years. She would often reflect on the family reunions...

Nov 10, 2021

Bonna Martin Edwards was born on July 24, 1924 to Harvey and Alpha Holmes in Judsonia, Arkansas. She passed away on November 10, 2021.  Bonna was preceded in death by her husbands, Russell Martin and Charles Edwards as well as her only grandchild, Brian St. John.  She is survived by her son, Lawrence (Larry) Martin of Grapevine, Arkansas. and...

Nov 9, 2021

On November 9, 2021, Bette Margaret Richardson left this world to go to Heaven. Our Lord let her stay here for 103 years so that anyone who was around her could be blessed by her love, faith and joy.

Bette was born May 30th, 1918, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Mr. and Mrs. John Manes. Tragically, both...