Obituaries

Grace Amelia (Blaesing)  Potter

Grace Amelia (Blaesing) Potter

Apr 23, 2018

Grace A. Potter, age 91, of Paw Paw passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and close friends, Monday, April 23, 2018, at Maple Lake Assisted Living in Paw Paw.  Grace was born July 19, 1927, in Oak Park, Illinois the middle daughter of the late William J. and Edna (Nickel) Blaesing.  After moving to Paw Paw in 1943...

Darrell Wayne Rogers

Darrell Wayne Rogers

Apr 18, 2018

Darrell Wayne Rogers, 66 passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at his home in Lawton with his family by his side. Darrell was born January 16, 1952 in Manila, Arkansas the son of Robert and Sada (Mason) Rogers. Darrell loved to treasure hunt all over, between yard sales and estate sales. Anytime he could find a good...

Willard Joseph Hahnenberg

Willard Joseph Hahnenberg

Apr 18, 2018

Willard Joseph Hahnenberg, 95, of Paw Paw, MI passed away on April 18, 2018 at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI.

Will, as he liked to be called, was born on October 08, 1922 in Lake Leelanau, MI, son of Simon and Isabelle (Plamondon) Hahnenberg.  Will graduated valedictorian from Leelanua St. Mary’s in the spring of 1940.  That fall...

Margaret Leona (Shank)  Rhode

Margaret Leona (Shank) Rhode

Apr 15, 2018

Margaret (Aunt Toots) Leona Rhode, age 91 passed away early Sunday morning April 15, 2018 at West Woods Nursing Home in Bridgman, MI. Margaret was born November 29, 1926 in South Bend, IN; the daughter of Cecil and Elsie (Schultz) Shank. She was united in marriage to Elmer Rhode in 1948 at St. Matthew’s Church in Benton Harbor, MI;...

Arturo Granados Sr.

Arturo Granados Sr.

Apr 1, 2018

Arturo Granados Sr. Passed away suddenly April 1, 2018 at The Springs in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Art was born the son of Junan and Isabel (Sauceda) Granados.

A memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Adams Funeral Home. Following the memorial service a time of fellowship and refreshments will take place until...

Kenneth E. Goodwin

Kenneth E. Goodwin

Mar 25, 2018

Kenneth E. Goodwin age 50, passed away early March 25, 2018 with family at his side. Ken was born August 26, 1967 in Nelsonville, Ohio, the son of Richard and Jean (Meyer) Goodwin.

Ken was a member of the Columbia and Mattawan Township Fire Departments for over 12 years all together. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and racecar...

Lynn Barden Watterworth

Lynn Barden Watterworth

Mar 24, 2018

Lynn Barden Watterworth, age 78, of Paw Paw, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 24, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Nancy (McDonald) Watterworth, four children, Jeffrey (Nora) Watterworth, Pamela (Daniel) Ballett, Gregory and Kelly Watterworth. He has six grandchildren, Adrian, Sebastian, Clayton, Carley, Noah and Madison. He is survived...

Carla Lee (Myrick)  O'Neil

Carla Lee (Myrick) O'Neil

Mar 22, 2018

Carla Lee O’Neil, age 70, of Paw Paw, passed away March 22, 2018 at her home. She was born on March 19, 1948 in Kalamazoo to the late Carl and Dorothy (Butcher) Myrick. Carla is survived by her husband of 26 years, Thomas O’Neil, her son, Bill Schlubatis, sister, Debra, three step-daughters, Kathy, Gloria and Marieann along with four...

Jeff Ledbetter

Jeff Ledbetter

Mar 22, 2018

Jeff Ledbetter, age 57 of Mattawan, passed away at his home on March 22, 2018.  He was born in Battle Creek on July 9, 1960 to the late James and Meta (Hayes) Ledbetter. Jeff leaves his loving wife of 34 years, Karen (Roche) Ledbetter, their two children, Morgan (Brandon) Wilder and Dylan Ledbetter, one brother, Dudley (Patti) Ledbetter and...

Dianne Marie (Schmidt)  Broeder

Dianne Marie (Schmidt) Broeder

Mar 18, 2018

Dianne Marie Broeder of Paw Paw, age 59, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 with her family at her side. Dianne was born February 20, 1959 in Wayne, Michigan the daughter of Arthur and Viola (Zohr) Schmidt. Dianne was united in marriage to William Broeder on June 19, 1992 at St. Kenneth Catholic Church in Plymouth, Michigan.

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Geraldine Lucille (Miehlke)  Gokey

Geraldine Lucille (Miehlke) Gokey

Mar 13, 2018

Geraldine Lucille Gokey, age 79 of Mattawan, passed away March 13, 2018 at Bronson Commons with her immediate family at her side. She was born November 11, 1938 in Bear Lake, Michigan to the late August and Lucille (Wade) Miehlke. She was united in marriage to Edgar Gokey on October 21, 1955 in Detroit, whom preceded her in death...

Constance Loraine (Zedeck)  Mohney

Constance Loraine (Zedeck) Mohney

Mar 11, 2018

Constance Loraine Mohney, age 66, of Lawton, passed away March 11, 2018. She was born in Detroit Michigan on August 9, 1951 to the late Carl and Lorraine (Burnworth) Zedeck. She is survived by her life partner, Tony Spicketts of Lawton, son, Ryan (Brittany) Mohney of St. Joseph and her brother Dale (Patricia) Zedeck of Lawton. Constance is preceded...

Chester John Haluch

Chester John Haluch

Mar 11, 2018

Chester John Haluch, 86, passed away on March 11, 2018 at Bronson Commons with his family by his side.  He was born on November 23, 1931 in Paw Paw, MI to John and Nellie Haluch (Kwasniak).  Chester grew up in Paw Paw, MI.  He graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1950.  He was united in marriage to Bette...

Leigh Kristen Dalian

Leigh Kristen Dalian

Mar 7, 2018

Leigh Kristen Dalian, age 26, of Paw Paw, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2018. She is survived by her loving daughter, Laylah Michelle King, fiancé, Chris King, niece and nephew, Emmalynn and Braylen Dalian, her mother and father, Douglas Dalian and Beth Dalian, siblings, Kyle Dalian, Patricia Dalian and Luke Dalian, two grandmothers, Patricia Howard and Joan Dalian...

Mildred Viola (Randall)  Henson

Mildred Viola (Randall) Henson

Mar 3, 2018

Mildred Viola Henson, age 85, of Grand Junction, returned home to her Lord and Savior on March 3, 2018 at her home. She was born September 4, 1932 in Wolverine, Michigan to the late Alfred and Viola (Osborne) Randall. She is survived by her five children, Sharon Bishop, John (Linda) Henson, David (Lorrie) Henson, Lori (Brad) Hunt and Mary...

Harley Trevor Streeter

Harley Trevor Streeter

Mar 2, 2018

Harley T. Streeter, age 39, passed away March 2, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.  Harley was born November 9, 1978 in Kalamazoo the son of Clyde and Peggi C. (Lee) Streeter. He was a graduate of Lawton High School Class of 1997 where he was accomplished in every sport and was first team all-conference and conference MVP...

Donna Marie (Terbrack)  Goniwicha

Donna Marie (Terbrack) Goniwicha

Mar 2, 2018

Donna Marie Goniwicha, age 74, of Paw Paw, passed away March 2, 2018. She was born in Harbor Beach, June 13, 1943 to the late Laverne and Sylvia (Kozal) Terbrack. She is survived by her loving husband Richard Goniwicha, whom she married at St’s Peter & Paul Catholic Church on November 6, 1965. Also surviving are their four...

Jordan & Emily Carlsen

Jordan & Emily Carlsen

Mar 1, 2018

Babies Jordan Josephine and Emily Lynn Carlsen passed away unexpectedly, March 1st, 2018. Jordan and Emily are the daughters of Allen and Mindy (Wilson) Carlsen. In keeping with the wishes of the Carlsen family a private service and burial will take place in Wildey Cemetery, Paw Paw, Michigan. Those wishing to do a memorial contribution are asked to consider...

Richard F. Byers

Richard F. Byers

Feb 27, 2018

Richard F. Byers passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 after a brief illness at the age of 83.  A graduate of Paw Paw High School and U.S. Army veteran, Richard spent most of his life in Van Buren County and was the proprietor of his own business in Lawton for nearly 40 years where, in addition to metal fabrication,...

Todd Charles Marquis

Todd Charles Marquis

Feb 24, 2018

Todd Charles Marquis, age 61, of Paw Paw, passed away suddenly on February 24, 2018. He was born March 25, 1956 in Kalamazoo to the late George and Clara (VanPatten) Marquis. He is survived by his four children, Brandon (Alison) Marquis, William Page, Jacquelyn (Raymond) Page and Dylan (Shelby) Marquis, nine grandchildren and his longtime companion Michelle Marquis. Todd...