Obituaries

Feb 1, 2021

Kostakis, Wilhelmina M.

Portage, Michigan

1933 – 2021

Wilhelmina (Willie), also known as Yaya, passed away at Bronson Commons Nursing Home in Mattawan, MI, on February 1, 2021.  Willie was the daughter of Marinus and Grace DeZoete.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard, her sister, Leona, and her...

Jan 31, 2021

Chris H. Borgais Jr., 92, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Maplewood of Sandy Creek in Wayland.

He was born January 28, 1929 in Kalamazoo, the son of Chris Borgais Sr. and Pheobe Irene(Price) Borgais.

He is survived by his daughter, Linda DeLoof, one son, Richard Borgais, nine grandchildren, Amy...

Jan 31, 2021

Garry Jay Yack, 82, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 14, 1938 in Kingsley, MI, the son of Herbert and Sophia (Sarski) Yack.

He worked at the state hospital where he met his future wife, Jeane D. Weaver. They were married on July 20,...

Jan 28, 2021

Martha Ann Merriam, 73, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday January 27, 2021.

She was born March 24, 1947 in Cadillac, Michigan, the daughter of the late Jeremiah Slayton and Alice (Way) Slayton.

Martha was very outgoing and enjoyed being with people. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. She loved to spend...

Jan 22, 2021

Lawrence Edward Johnson, age 74, of Paw Paw, passed away January 22, 2021. Larry served his country in the Marines during the Vietnam War. Private services were held at Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park with military honors.

Jan 16, 2021

David Lee Tomas, 69, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born May 9, 1951 in Paw Paw, MI, son of John Tomas and Charlotte (Brockway) Tomas.

He was a 1970 graduate of Paw Paw High School. Shortly after school he joined the Carpenters Union for work and...

Jan 13, 2021

Frances Marie Young, 84, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 peacefully at home.

She was born January 21, 1936 in Mattawan, the daughter of the late William Klobucher and Mary Zakrajsek Klobucher.

On November 19, 1955, at Saint Mary Catholic Church in Paw Paw, she married Russell Young who survives.

She...

Jan 12, 2021

Windle A. Terry, 77, of Lawton, passed away Wednesday January 13, 2021 at his home in Lawton, MI.

He was born September 26, 1943 in Courtland , Alabama, the son of the late Auburn Terry and Susie (Kelly) Terry.

Windle enjoyed driving semi for over 48 years, he also worked as a heavy equipment operator...

Jan 12, 2021

Michael Shan McCoy, 67, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday January 12, 2021.

He was born June 12, 1953 in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of the late Tolbert McCoy and Norma McCoy.

Mike retired after many years of masonry work. He was an avid football fan.

On, November 7, 1981 he married Brenda...

Jan 12, 2021

Mary Lola Gorsline, 68, of Mattawan, passed away Tuesday January 12, 2021 at her home.

She was born August 23, 1952 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Kenneth Dark and Mary (Wilgenhof) Dark.

Mary is survived by her husband of 40 years, David E. Gorsline.

She is also survived by her two daughters,...

Jan 8, 2021

David Berner Jr., 60, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday January 8, 2021 at his home.

He was born February 10, 1960 in Paw Paw, the son of David Berner and Patricia (Sherburn) Berner whom survive.

He is also survived by his son, Ian Berner, granddaughter, Kendra; three sisters, Elizabeth (Steve) Maury, Deborah Murray and...

Jan 6, 2021

Oh, there will pass with your great passing, Little of beauty not your own, Only the light from common water, Only the grace from simple stone. ~Edna St. Vincent Millay

Joanna Maring, 65, of Marcellus, MI, passed away Wednesday January 6, 2021.

She was born September 26, 1955 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of John Whitman...

Jan 3, 2021

Patricia Ann McKee, 72, of Decatur and Three Rivers, passed away Sunday January 3, 2021 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, MI.

She was born February 27, 1948 in Three Rivers, Michigan, the daughter of the Loren Zerbe and Nora (Clendenin) Miller.

Pat enjoyed time with her family, seeking our bargains at yard sales and...

Jan 3, 2021

Carol J. Weston, 77, of Cadillac, MI, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her home.

She was born July 2, 1943 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of  the late Harold A. Tomb and Dorothy J.(Strong) Tomb.

On October 29, 1965, in Plainwell, she married William G. Weston who preceded her in death January 31, 2003....

Jan 1, 2021

Long-time resident of Paw Paw, Michigan, John P. Szewczyk, age 69, passed away on January 1, 2021, from Covid-19 related complications. John grew-up on the family farm owned by his well-known parents, the late Rudolph and Anna (nee Starzec) Szewczyk. He loved his Polish heritage, was fluent in the language, and spent many hours on the internet studying the...

Jan 1, 2021

Cheryl Lee Lowe, 70, of Decatur, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo.

She was born January 24, 1950 in Clio, Michigan, the daughter of the late Donald Witmer and Hazel (Cummins) Witmer.

She is survived by her husband, James Wesseling, son, Dietric (Pati) Lowe; daughter, Candace (Craig) Johnson; four grandchildren,...

Dec 28, 2020

Roger was born on December 11, 1929 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, the son of Antonio J Leduc and Rose (Blanch) Normandin.  He passed away December 28, 2020 at his home in Paw Paw. Roger grew up in in Massachusetts.  He served in the Army and was stationed at Fort Custer in Battle Creek.  Roger became a Sergeant First Class in...

Dec 27, 2020

Rolla E. Wesley Williams, 75, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday December 27, 2020. He was born May 30, 1945 in Benton Harbor, the son of Rolla L.Williams and Josephine (Damron) Williams. Rolla grew up on his parents’ farm, just north of Paw Paw. In 1963, he graduated from Paw Paw High School. While in school,...

Dec 27, 2020

Gerald Eugene House "Jerry", 81, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday December 27, 2020 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo.

He was born December 13, 1939 in Grand Rapids, the son of the late George L. House and Mildred (Cameron) House.

Jerry served in the Air Force for four years. He enjoyed his hobbies in photography,...

Dec 22, 2020

Betty Joyce Conolly, 92, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Meadow Woods in Bloomingdale, MI.

She was born May 29, 1928 in Centreville, Michigan, the daughter of Floyd Cole and Ethel Iva(Kline) Cole.

Betty retired from Lake View Hospital after more than 20 years of service. She was a longtime member...