Obituaries
Evelyn (Kelley) Tolhurst
Aug 17, 2018
Evelyn Tolhurst, age 69, of Mattawan, passed away at home with her family by her side on August 17, 2018. She was born October 1, 1948 in Buchanan, Michigan, to the late Lester and Mildred Kelley. She is survived by her five children, Deborah Stickney, Sheila (Mark) Gill, Curtis (Freda) Tolhurst, Rhonda (Joseph) Jones, and Angela Young, eight grandchildren,...
Claire Kaichen Robinson
Aug 14, 2018
Claire Kaichen Robinson, age 14, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born April 2, 2004 in Taiyuen, China. She is survived by her parents, Kelly and Rebecca (Owen) Robinson, five siblings, Ben Robinson, Tatiana Bryant, Jenny Robinson, Dan (McKalia) Robinson and Colton Robinson, grandparents, Bruce and...
Nanna Elizabeth (Stephensen) Hagard
Aug 14, 2018
Nanna Elisabeth Hagard, age 90, of Paw Paw, passed away August 14, 2018 at her home. She was born in Barum, Norway, May 2, 1928 to the late Eiliv and Gudrun (Bogen) Stephensen. Nanna is survived by her husband, Per Hagard, whom she married September 13, 1952 in Oslo, Norway. Also surviving are her three daughters, Merete Powers,...
Charles "Chuck" William Overacker
Aug 13, 2018
Charles “Chuck” William Overacker, age 90, passed away Monday evening, August 13, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Chuck was born August 31, 1927 in Almena Township the son of Edwin and Ada (Rupert) Overacker. He graduated from Mattawan High School and was later united in marriage to the love of his life, Evelyn Denzel, on...
Esther M. (Soltysinski) Nolan
Aug 11, 2018
Esther M. Nolan, age 91 of Paw Paw, passed away August 11, 2018. She was born in Chicago on October 23, 1926 to the late Joseph and Petranella (Wachowski) Soltysinski. She is survived by her children Robert (Wife Nancy) Nolan, Melanie Baggett, grandson, Nicholas (Fiancée Melissa Bigelow) Baggett, great grandson Nolan Baggett, her two canine companions, PunKin Pi, Ruby...
Beverly (Britten) Ward
Aug 2, 2018
Beverly Ward, 69, of Grand Haven, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully August 2, 2018 at her residence.
She was the wife of Larry Ward, they were married April 18, 1986 in Paw Paw.
Beverly was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on January 16, 1949, the daughter of the...
Joanne Elizabeth (McKee) Stearns
Jul 30, 2018
Joanne Elizabeth Stearns, age 84 passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 30, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Joanne was born December 24, 1933 in Paw Paw, Michigan the daughter of Roswald and Frances (Webb) McKee. Joanne was the “Bingo Queen”. She enjoyed puzzles, crocheting, needle point, knitting and making quilts for her family and friends. But...
Katie Renee Carlsen
Jul 28, 2018
Katie Renee Carlsen, five months of Decatur, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, July 28, 2018. She was born in Elkhart, Indiana, on February 9, 2018 the daughter of Patrick and Marcie Carlsen whom survive. Katie is also survived by her brother, James, Grandparents, Sue Hemenway and Trevor (Chris) Carlsen, great grandparents, Marie Hemenway, Ken (Joan) Carlsen, Pete...
Clifford Lee Samuels
Jul 22, 2018
Clifford Lee Samuels age 92, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away peacefully Sunday, July 22, 2018 with family at his side. Clifford was born April 23, 1926 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Clifford and Marjorie (Delanty) Samuels. Clifford proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. He was united in marriage to the former...
Stella (Wrona) Krause
Jul 22, 2018
Stella V. Krause, age 94 of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully July 22, 2018 at White Oaks assisted Living, Lawton, Michigan. Stella was born November 29, 1923 in Joliet, Illinois, the daughter of the late Peter and Agnes (Kalamuski) Wrona.
On June 02, 1962 Stella married Alfred Krause and enjoyed over 45 years of marriage....
Dean Burton Soule
Jul 21, 2018
Dean Burton Soule, age 82 passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dean was born on July 4, 1936 in Paw Paw, the son of LeRoy and Bertha (Nadwornik) Soule. Dean graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1955. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church; where he volunteered...
Ivan James Canavan
Jul 20, 2018
Ivan James Canavan, age 88 passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 20, 2018 at his residence in Paw Paw, MI. Ivan was born September 29, 1929 in Three Rivers, MI, the son of James and Mildred (Weatherbee) Canavan. Ivan proudly served his country during the Koran War in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to...
Melford Fredrick West
Jul 17, 2018
Melford F. West, 88, of Lawton passed away July 17, 2018 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. Mel was born September 24, 1929 in Wilton, Maine to Everett and Zetta (Hill) West.
He served in the US Army during the Korean War as an aircraft mechanic, learning not only how to fix planes, but to fly...
Artie Ruth (Alexander) Mitchell
Jul 16, 2018
Artie Ruth Mitchell, age 85, of Mattawan, passed away at home July 16, 2018 with her family at her side. She was born on December 12, 1932 in Evart, Michigan, to the late Arthur H. and Elvie (Zeller) Alexander. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Sidney Mitchell, two daughters, Mary Beth (Larry) Wolthuis, Joni Lynn (Buddy)...
Stephen Warner Towle
Jul 13, 2018
Stephen Warner Towle, age 81, of Paw Paw, passed away July 13, 2018 at his home. He was born in McGregor, Iowa, on February 9, 1937 to the late William Irving and LaVonne (Prouty) Towle. On November 7,1959 he was united in marriage to Virgene (Berns) Towle whom survives. Also surviving are four children, Stella Torres, Russ (Heidi) Towle,...
Edward "Ed" Allen Pullen
Jul 10, 2018
Edward (Ed) born February 22, 1940 in Harper Woods, Michigan past away at home in Lawton Michigan Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the age of 78 years. He is survived by his wife Deborah J. (Monarch) Pullen. The son of the late Ernest and Ethel (Shaina) Pullen. He enjoyed family, friends, fishing, and just taking off on a road...
Paul Lee Moore
Jul 9, 2018
In keeping with Paul's wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service is being planned at a later date.
Betty Jean Hendrickson
Jul 8, 2018
Betty Jean Hendrickson, age 88, passed away early Sunday, July 8, 2018 in Galesburg, Michigan. Betty was born on March 29, 1930 in Otsego, Michigan the daughter of Ray and Myrtle (Trippie) Stratton. She was a member of the Eagles in Paw Paw. Betty enjoyed gardening; especially her flowers, fishing and bird watching.
Betty is survived by...
Clara Jane (Schlieter) Small
Jul 3, 2018
Clara Jane Small, age 98, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully July, 3, 2018. She was born in Bangor, MI, on January 22, 1920 to the late Herman and Evangeline (Dukesherar) Schlieter. She is survived by her son, Robert (Ruth) Small, granddaughter, Danielle (Kyle) Simonds, two great grandchildren, Mason and Allie and one sister, Elenore.
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Marla Rae (Archer) Brinkmoeller
Jun 28, 2018
Marla Rae Brinkmoeller, age 64, of Paw Paw, passed away at her home June 28, 2018. She was born on January 16, 1954 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of the late Steven and Pauline (Cochrane) Archer. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Rev. Leonard Brinkmoeller, to whom she was united in marriage on May 1,...
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