Obituaries

Janet Maxine (King)  Livers

Janet Maxine (King) Livers

Nov 2, 2019

Janet Maxine Livers, age 83 of Galesburg, MI passed away Saturday morning, November 2, 2019 at her home with her family at her side.  She was born November 15, 1935 in Battle Creek the daughter of the late Herbert “Pete” and Gladys (Smittendorf) King.  She was a graduate of Lakeview High School, Battle Creek and was employed as a...

Dorothy K (Kogge)  Staehling

Dorothy K (Kogge) Staehling

Oct 31, 2019

Dorothy Katharine Staehling passed away peacefully on October 31, 2019, at the age of 93. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Fred Ransom and Clara (Sanborn) Kogge. She graduated from Paw Paw, class of 1944 and was a member of the band. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Paw Paw and held many different jobs, including the Buick...

Calvin Edgar Lowrey

Calvin Edgar Lowrey

Oct 28, 2019

Calvin Edgar Lowrey, 67, of Paw Paw, MI, formerly of Kentucky, died October 28, 2019, in Decatur, MI. He was on born September 24, 1952, in Moulton, AL, the son of Samuel Lowrey and Anice Johnson.

Calvin served faithfully in the Navy. He enjoyed woodworking and retired from carpentry. He also enjoyed electronics and loved go to...

Willard Nicholas Plug

Willard Nicholas Plug

Oct 26, 2019

Willard Nicholas Plug, 70, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away in his home on October 27, 2019 in Paw Paw, MI.  He was born on June 18, 1949, in Paw Paw, MI, the son of Nicholas and Dorothy Plug.

Bill graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1969. He was drafted into the United States Army and...

Penni Marie Cornell

Penni Marie Cornell

Oct 26, 2019

Penni Marie Cornell, 62, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2019, in Kalamazoo, MI.  She was born on November 27, 1956 in Paw Paw, MI, the daughter of John and Shirley Cornell.

Penni was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Penni enjoyed her life, loved music, and spending time with her...

Rosemary Christine Beyer

Rosemary Christine Beyer

Oct 24, 2019

Rosemary Christine Beyer, 38, of Chicago, IL, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away in Chicago on Oct. 24, 2019 after a long illness. Born on Nov. 26, 1980, Rosemary was a 1999 graduate of Paw Paw High School. She earned her degree in liberal arts from Albion College, attended Cooley Law School in Lansing, and studied for her masters...

John W. Niles

John W. Niles

Oct 17, 2019

John W. Niles, 94, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Battle Creek VA Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1925 in Plainwell, Michigan, the son of the late Harry E. Niles and Addie (Wilkinson) Wilkinson. On, July 10, 1948 in Paw Paw, he married Lorraine Niles who preceded him in death in 1996. John...

Mary Alice (Lingle)  Barber

Mary Alice (Lingle) Barber

Oct 15, 2019

Mary Alice Barber, 87, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Maple Lake Assisted Living. She was born December 13, 1931 in Dowagiac, the daughter of Milton Lingle Sr.and Evelyn (Hare) Lingle.

Mary Alice loved playing Bridge with the girl’s club for over 45 years. She enjoyed baking, cooking and was an avid reader....

Lucille Irene (Reck)  Rennhack

Lucille Irene (Reck) Rennhack

Oct 14, 2019

Lucille Irene Rennhack (nee Reck) peacefully left this world on Monday, October 14 for an eternal life in Heaven.  She was born on March 9, 1927 to the late Gustave and Anna (Frobel) Reck.  She attended Immanuel Lutheran School in Bridgman, MI and graduated from Bridgman High School in 1945, where she was voted “most talkative” by her classmates. ...

William G. Braybrooks

William G. Braybrooks

Oct 11, 2019

William “Bill” G. Braybrooks, age 93, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 11, 2019, at his home in Mattawan, MI.  Bill was born September 19, 1926 in Lawrence, Michigan, the son of the late Bernice (Say) and Wayne Braybrooks.

On August 23, 1947, William married Katherine “Kay” Kucinich and together they...

Donald Wayne La Rue Jr.

Donald Wayne La Rue Jr.

Oct 10, 2019

Donald Wayne La Rue Jr., 79, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday October 10, 2019. He was born June 30, 1940 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Donald W. La Rue Sr.and Beulah M. (Crook) La Rue. Don served his country in the Navy, he loved junking and dealing in antiques, in addition, Don enjoyed vintage cars. He...

Michael F. Rhoderick

Michael F. Rhoderick

Oct 8, 2019

Mr. Michael Francis Rhoderick, 64, of Salt Lick, KY, passed away Tuesday October 8, 2019 at his residence.

Michael was a native of Michigan, born January 28, 1955 a son of Emma Griffie Rhoderick of Michigan and the late Dale Rhoderick. He was a retired machinist with General Motors Corp, a former school bus driver with Rowan...

David Lee Parker

David Lee Parker

Oct 5, 2019

David made the most of the life he was given and he saw something special in each new day. He lived his life with an optimistic attitude and always had a smile for everyone he met. He worked hard providing for his family with a faith that was easy to see. Dave was a loving a husband, father...

Sylvia Angela (Chokas)  Kowalski

Sylvia Angela (Chokas) Kowalski

Oct 2, 2019

Sylvia Angela Kowalski, 84, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at her home. She was born January 15, 1935 in Chicago, the daughter of Angelo Chokas and Eva (Mueller) Chokas. On September 25, 1954 she married Thomas A. Kowalski who preceded her in death in 1996. She is survived by her daughter, Jill Marie (Randal)...

Lori Ann (Mathias)  Leach

Lori Ann (Mathias) Leach

Sep 27, 2019

Lori Ann Leach, 51, of Lawrence, MI, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on July 8, 1968, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of G. Thomas and Gloria (Baris) Mathias.

Lori won the Michigan State Championship Sled Dog racing at just 6 years old. She then began to show Draft horses and...

Aubrie C. Robbins

Aubrie C. Robbins

Sep 21, 2019

Aubrie C. Robbins, 89, of Paw Paw, passed away Saturday September 21, 2019 at Bronson LakeView Hospital. He was born April 4, 1930 in Smith Creek , Kentucky, the son of Franklin J. and Viano (Morgan) Robbins. Aubrie loved spending his free time fishing and hunting as well as working on his vintage Model A. On, July 26, 1950...

Patricia Jean (Germaine)  Lanphear

Patricia Jean (Germaine) Lanphear

Sep 19, 2019

Patricia passed away Thursday evening, September 19, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born March 23, 1945 in Minneapolis Minnesota, the daughter of the late Emery and Ruth(O’Brien) Germaine. She was a 1963 graduate of Lawton High School, where she continued to serve her community in various roles including Girl Scout Leader, Miss Lawton Pageant Coordinator and Athletic...

Harold Wanink

Harold Wanink

Sep 18, 2019

Harold Wanink, 77, of Lawton, went to be with Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at StoryPoint in Portage. He was born February 6, 1942 in Lawton, to the late Herman and Martha (Johnson) Wanink. Harold enjoyed working with his hands, from cars to woodworking. He had a strong work ethic and a great sense of humor. He...

Leslie McFadden

Leslie McFadden

Sep 12, 2019

Leslie McFadden passed away at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI, on September 12, 2019, at the age of 62. Leslie was born on April 3, 1957, in Paw Paw, MI, to William and Virginia (White) McFadden, and was the youngest of four siblings. She is preceded in death by both parents and her sister Olive (Randy) McGuire....

Virginia Louise (Renshaw)  Snell

Virginia Louise (Renshaw) Snell

Sep 12, 2019

Virginia "Ginny" Louise Snell, 85, of Lawton, passed away September 12, 2019 at White Oaks Assisted Living. She was born September 30, 1933 in Quincy Township , Michigan, the daughter of the late Judge Frederick Joseph Renshaw and Gladys Neta (Moore) Renshaw. Ginny graduated as Valedictorian from Coldwater High School in 1951, she went on to earn her Bachelor...