Obituaries

Jun 21, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Kurzmann, age 74 of Lawrence, passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2021.  She was born on December 23, 1946 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of the late John R. and Mary Alice (Dunn) Dorgan. During her high school years, she was a member of the honor society.  She was also a member of the cheerleading...

Jun 17, 2021

Michael Paul Grabbe, 65, of Mattawan, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 after a long and arduous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). He was born September 7, 1955 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  His parents were the late Paul Frank Grabbe, Jr., and Margaret Mary (Kowalski) Grabbe. On June 13, 1975 Michael was united in marriage to Joyce Delores Leali...

Jun 15, 2021

Gladys A.Vaughn, 96, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

She was born June 23, 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late James Paull and Helen (Bell) Paull.

Gladys enjoyed sewing and worked as a seamstress by trade. Even in her senior years, Gladys was an aerobic instructor until she was 95...

Jun 15, 2021

Frank Stanley Koziol, 89, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday June 15, 2021 in Paw Paw at Lakeview Hospital.

He was born in Chicago on May 14, 1932, the son of the late Stanley Koziol and Julia (Sobush) Koziol.

He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the Army. On September 26,...

Jun 14, 2021

Kathleen C. Arndt, age 80 of Kalamazoo, formerly of Paw Paw, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 14, 2021. She was born February 20, 1941, in Villa Park, Illinois, the daughter of Homer “Mac” and Virginia (Brand) Combes. Kathy was a 1959 graduate of York High School. In 1961, Kathy married Eugene Brooks and they...

Jun 9, 2021

The family of Grace Anne Wilson is grieved to announce her passing after struggling with Alzheimer's for many years.  Grace was a wonderfully kindhearted woman who, even though these last difficult years, always had a ready smile  - the sort that shines even from the eyes.

Grace was born in Lawrence, Michigan, on April 19, 1938, to...

Jun 9, 2021

Ronnie Ray McCartney, age 61, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday June 9, 2021 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.

He was born July 3, 1959 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of the late Guy Louis McCartney and Marjorie Jean (Sult) McCartney.

Ronnie cherished his grandchildren and spending his time with family. He enjoyed working...

Jun 5, 2021

John Robert "Bob" Greene, 80, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away Saturday June 5, 2021 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo.

He was born June 27, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Archie Greene and Lucille (Fleming) Greene.

Bob was a 1958 Graduate of Paw Paw High School and attended Western Michigan University....

Jun 1, 2021

Linda Susan Krajewski, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California.  Linda had been a resident of California for over 20 years.  She was born in Paw Paw, Michigan to Norbert and Annabelle (Treat) Krajewski, on June 19th, 1962.

Linda grew up in Paw Paw, Michigan...

May 29, 2021

Frank L Newton, 76, of Lawton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.  According to his wishes, cremation and a private Celebration of Life have taken place.

May 23, 2021

Peacefully and surrounded by loved ones, Mary Ann Bigley passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

She was born on August 17, 1947 to Nolan and Charlotte (Powers) Scribner of Lakewood, Ohio.  She had been a resident of Royal Oak, Michigan for 40 years.

Mary Ann married William Bigley, Jr. on January 20, 1968 at...

May 21, 2021

Decil Robert Fuhrman, 74, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday May 21, 2021 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo.

Decil was born October 7, 1946 in Kalamazoo, the son of Robert Decil Fuhrman and Meredith (Costello) Fuhrman.

Decil served in the Navy for three years and was awarded the Domain of the Golden Dragon. He was...

May 20, 2021

Ernestine Camfield, 87, of Lawton, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Bronson Commons in Mattawan. She was born March 18, 1934 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Donald B. Burlingham and Myrtle I. (Merchant) Burlingham. Ernestine loved spending time with her family. She supported her grandchildren at their many sporting events and never missed a game. She was an...

May 20, 2021

Sharron Hope Covell, 78, of Lawton, passed away Thursday May 20, 2021 at her home with her family at her side.

She was born October 9, 1942 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Merton Baldwin and Icey Mae (Miller) Baldwin.

It was no secret that Sharron was all about family. She was a loving...

May 13, 2021

Adah Laverne Goens, age 90, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at her home in Paw Paw.

She was born July 17, 1930 in Paw Paw, the daughter of the late Matthew Russell and Ethel (Underwood) Russell.

Adah loved being with her family, baking and cooking for them. She often attended her...

May 12, 2021

Marjorie Bonnie Whitbey, 94, of Dowagiac and recently of Winter Haven, FL, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in Winter Haven.

She was born June 29, 1926 in Buchanan, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph Antles Sr. and Marjorie (Tweedy) Antles.

In her earlier years, Marjorie enjoyed traveling and spending time in Arizona. She was a...

May 11, 2021

Lela Yvonne Haywood, 84, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday May 11, 2021 at her home in Paw Paw.

Lela was born March 31, 1937 in Lawton, the daughter of the late Albert Franklin Sampsell and Nellie Pauline (Hughes) Sampsell.

Lela was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, baking, dancing, sewing projects and even fishing. In...

May 10, 2021

Mark Scott Field, 54, of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday May 10, 2021 at his home.

He was born December 7, 1966 in Kalamazoo, the son of Larry Lynn Hill and Judith Wynn (Field) Hill.

Mark was employed for many years as a crossing guard with the Kalamazoo Public School System. He loved the outdoors and...

May 4, 2021

Stephen E. Myers, 77, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.

He was born May 9, 1943 in Bremen, Indiana, the son of the late Russell Myers and Elizabeth (Miller) Myers.

Steve drove truck for many years, receiving awards for five million miles of accident and...

May 3, 2021

Michael Paul Lampe, 41, of Lawton,  passed away Monday May 3, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born August 15, 1979 in Paw Paw, the son of Dennis Paul Lampe and Nabe (Shin) Bowerman. Mike cherished time spent with his family. He remained a kid at heart and lived life to its fullest. His infectious laugh...