Obituaries
Garry James Champion
Feb 4, 2025
Garry Champion, 72, of Gobles, passed away Tuesday February 4, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo after a brief illness.
He was born November 10, 1952, in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Joseph Champion and Vi (Adams) Champion.
Garry retired several years ago as a semi-truck driver for Zeeland Farm Services. He was a true outdoorsman and avid sports fan of...
Dr. David J. Millard
Jan 30, 2025
Dr. David Millard passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 30, 2025. David was born February 9, 1928, in Three Rivers Michigan, the son of Carl E. Millard and Bernice (Allen) Millard. David graduated from Three Rivers High School (1945) and obtained his undergraduate and Medical (1953) degrees from the University of Michigan.
David married Margaret Bowker in 1950....
John Albert Parker
Jan 30, 2025
John Albert Parker, 67, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully with his daughter and son at his side, Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Medilodge of Kalamazoo after a courageously fought battle with Huntington's Disease.
He was born December 20, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Cornelius Parker and Gertrude (Reiff) Parker.
John worked in construction for many years as a project...
Conley Van Tol
Jan 30, 2025
Conley Van Tol, 78, of Kalamazoo, entered his heavenly home surrounded by family, on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
He was born September 27, 1946, in Le Mars, Iowa, the son of Cornelius Van Tol and Annette (Mulder) Van Tol.
Con served in the Army during the Vietnam era. For 43 years, Con was a proud local small business owner in Paw Paw,...
Diane Yvonne Charron
Jan 29, 2025
Diane Yvonne Charron, 74, of Allegan, Michigan passed away January 29, 2025, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo with her boys at her side. She spent most of her life in Baraga and L’Anse, Michigan. Born February 4, 1950, in L’Anse, Michigan to Florence Olsen & Lloyd Asher. She was raised by her Grandmother Gerda (Larsen) Olsen. She was a proud...
Arthur John Arens
Jan 28, 2025
Arthur John Arens, 96, of Lawton, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Mattawan, MI.
He was born June 24, 1928 in Hancock, Michigan, the son of William Arens and Margaret (Pelkofer) Arens.
Arthur and his late wife, Dorothy, founded the Paw Paw Everlast Label Company and enjoyed working there for many years. Arthur also worked for the State of Michigan in...
Amy Suzanne Barkenbus
Jan 20, 2025
Amy Suzanne Barkenbus, 58, of Pottsville, PA, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 20, 2025.
She was born August 21, 1966, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of John Barkenbus and Geneva (Gorsuch) Barkenbus.
Amy graduated from Lawton High School. She attended Lake Superior State College and graduated from Western Michigan University.
Amy enjoyed traveling, indulging in a good book and watching the sunsets....
James "Jim" Owen Steele
Jan 18, 2025
In Loving Memory of James Owen Steele
Beloved Husband, Father, “Papa,” Son, Brother, Friend, Companion, and Citizen of Humanity
It is with deep and abiding sorrow that we announce the passing of James Owen Steele-known lovingly as Jim-a man whose life was defined by integrity, kindness, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. Jim departed this life too soon, leaving behind the...
Louis Charles Barkovich
Jan 18, 2025
Louis C. Barkovich, 90, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday January 18, 2025, in Paw Paw.
He was born August 8, 1934, in Paw Paw, Michigan, the son of Charles Barkovich and Helen (Siskaninetz) Barkovich.
Louis proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War Era. After his honorable discharge,...
Ken Tim Corey
Jan 17, 2025
Ken Tim Corey, 67, of Decatur, passed away on Friday January 17, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born September 14, 1957 in Warren, Michigan, the son of Ernest Jefferson Corey and Friederike (Nolte) Corey.
Ken was a truck driver for many years and loved big trucks. He had an avid love for his motorcycles and horses. He cherished...
Betti Jo Loveland
Jan 17, 2025
Betti Jo Loveland, 81, of Decatur, passed away peacefully Friday, January 17, 2025, at Blueberry Hill Assisted Living in Lawton.
She was born August 4, 1943, in Bay City, Michigan, the daughter of Stafford and June (Getty) Hambly.
Betti Jo was a longtime Decatur resident and enjoyed being an active member of her community. She was a lifetime member of the Decatur...
Kayla Marie Gillette
Jan 17, 2025
Kayla Marie Gillette, 30, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at home in Paw Paw.
She was born September 21, 1994, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Steven Gillette and Katherine (Johnson) Gillette.
Kayla was a kind and gentle soul. She loved all animals but really had a soft spot for kitties. She had many hobbies, spanning from collecting things,...
William Gordon Rumery
Jan 14, 2025
William Gordon Rumery, 78, of Gobles, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home.
He was born October 30, 1946, in Allegan, the son of Gordon William Rumery and Reva Eleanor (Andrews) Rumery.
Bill was an all-around avid outdoorsman. He especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Bill was a butcher at...
Cecilia Katherine Bain
Jan 13, 2025
Cecilia Katherine Bain, 88, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
She was born June 23, 1936, in Paw Paw, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph Kowalski Sr.and Katherine (Gozdecki) Kowalski. Cecilia grew up on the family farm, where she was taught how to do almost everything by her Dad, including electrical...
Russell Lloyd Young
Jan 3, 2025
Russell Lloyd Young, 87, of Portage, passed away peacefully Friday, January 3, 2025, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
He was born October 31, 1937, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of J. Lloyd Young and Marion B. Allen.
Russell was an active member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church and the St. Vincent DePaul Society. He worked as the Director of...
Billie Carol Shaw
Jan 2, 2025
Billie Carol Shaw, 77, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Best Care West in Marshall, MI.
She was born April 1, 1947, in Portsmouth, Virginia, the daughter of Frank Jacobs and Mavis (Pyles) Jacobs.
On June 20, 1964, she married Ernest Owen Shaw who preceded her in death on March 11, 2021.
Billie graduated from Lawrence High School...
Patrick Neal Scudder
Jan 1, 2025
Patrick Neal Scudder, 79, of Paw Paw, passed away on Wednesday January 1, 2025 after a short battle with cancer.
He was born January 22, 1945, in Streator, Illinois, the son of Lloyd Denver Scudder and Frances Corrine (McGrew) Scudder.
Pat graduated from Decatur High School in 1963. He then joined the United States Army and served in Vietnam from 1965-1967. He...
Charlie Maxwell
Dec 27, 2024
Charles Richard Maxwell "Ol' Paw Paw", 97, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024. Born in Lawton, Michigan, April 8, 1927, the youngest of four children to the late Thomas Maxwell and Isa (Boyce) Maxwell.
From a young age, Charlie had a passion for baseball. He graduated from Lawton High School and received a baseball scholarship from Western...
Harold Frank Barber
Dec 26, 2024
Harold Frank Barber, 94, of Paw Paw passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024, in Decatur, MI. He was born March 4, 1930 in Decatur, Michigan, the son of Danford Frank Barber and Helen (Benedict) Barber.
Harold was an avid outdoorsman and spent time fishing, hunting, watching the birds, swimming and hanging out with his beloved dogs. He had a...
Sandra Jean Sirrine
Dec 24, 2024
Sandra Jean Sirrine, 74, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Majestic Care of Battle Creek.
She was born June 12, 1950, in Paw Paw, Michigan, the daughter of Warren Fleeman and Vivian Fleeman.
Sandra loved to play video games, and her favorites were Nintendo Super Mario Brothers 3 and 4. She enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune and doing...
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