Obituaries

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...

Dec 21, 2020

Marie A. Lanphear, 76, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday December 21, 2020 at her home.

She was born December 12, 1944 in Paw Paw, the daughter of Leonard Lanphear and Bernadette (Hulbert) Lanphear.

Marie was a lifelong resident of Paw Paw. She loved to drive. She retired from DuoTang where she drove a forklift....

Dec 19, 2020

Charlotte Joan Benson, 75, of Paw Paw, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Ocala, FL.

She was born August 7, 1945 in Moulton, Alabama, the daughter of Gordon Cross and Polly (Goodwin) Cross.

Joan loved spending time with her family and her friends. She was a homebody and enjoyed working around her home. She...

Dec 18, 2020

Bradley Paul Foley, 46, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday December 18, 2020 at home.

He was born December 7, 1974 in Niles, Michigan, the son of  Linda James Griffith and David Foley.

Brad is survived by his mother, Linda (Fred) Griffith and his father, David (Patti) Foley, his brother, David A. (Carri) Foley; three...

Dec 17, 2020

Nathaniel John Gunderson, 24, finished his race on December 17, 2020, having lived with brain cancer for 6 years. He lived with courage and faith, far beyond the medical expectations he had been given. He recently completed the Professional Golf Management program at Ferris University, graduating Cum Laude. He loved sports, especially golf, and took great satisfaction teaching others...

Dec 12, 2020

Rev. Philip Paul Steele, 83, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Park Place Assisted Living in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Born February 17, 1937, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Alice Eugenia (Bishop) and Philip Hoyt Steele. Rev. Steele ministered to many in the community and served as pastor of many United Methodist churches around...

Dec 12, 2020

Cindy Sue Sirrine, 51, of South Haven, MI, was called home on Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on June 26, 1969 in Paw Paw, MI, daughter of Lester and Sandra (Fleeman) Sirrine.

Cindy graduated from Paw Paw High School. She delivered the Paw Paw Flashes for nearly 20 years before going on...

Dec 8, 2020

Jackie was born on September 19, 1932, in Dowagiac, the daughter of James and Edna Jane (Rife) Rhoten. She passed away December 8, 2020 at her home in Paw Paw.

Jackie came from humble beginnings. Her family found work where they could, picking seasonal crops and working in local factories. She met the love of her life,...

Dec 5, 2020

William H "Bill" Danger passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the Banner Del Web Hospital in Sun City West, Arizona. Bill was born on January 19, 1943, in Paw Paw, Michigan, to Ray and Hazel (Grovesteen) Danger. He graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1961. On September 9, 1961, he married Shirley Elsenheimer. They raised two...

Dec 5, 2020

Our Hearts are breaking but heaven is one star brighter. Viola M. Coleman 109 of Mattawan, MI entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday December 5.  She was born June 10, 1911 the daughter of William and LeeAnne (Jackson) Johnson. Viola spent her childhood going between Chicago, IL and Idlewild, MI. In her late teens and early twenties she...

Dec 5, 2020

Laurie Lynn Wilson, 57, of Lawrence, MI, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at her home in Lawrence, MI. She was born on March 16, 1963 in Plainwell, MI, the daughter of Joe and Shirley (Dunklee) Baldwin.

Laurie graduated from Plainwell High School. In 1983, she married the love of her...

Dec 4, 2020

Merdith Mae Harrison Wilson, 89, of Paw Paw, MI, entered Heaven on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Meadow Woods Nursing Home due to Covid-19. She was born on December 28, 1930 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Walter and Mildred (Schultz) Harrison.

Merdith dedicated her life to Jesus Christ when she was still a young lady. She...

Dec 3, 2020

Claudia Jean Ruell, 78, of Bangor, MI, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at her home.

She was born December 21, 1941 in Dowagiac, the daughter of the late Lowell Peters and Claribel Peters.

Claudia earned her degree in nursing and enjoyed her nursing career with Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. In her spare time she...