Obituaries

Sep 10, 2023

Friederike Corey, 92, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.

Friederike was born June 25, 1931 in Castle, Germany, the daughter of the late Fritz Nolte and Lena (Ingalls) Nolte.  While in Germany, she trained to become a beautician.

After moving to the United States, Friederike married Ernest...

Sep 9, 2023

Charles Arthur Reisner died in his home in Paw Paw, Michigan on September 10, 2023.

Born in Washington, D.C. on November 26, 1946, and adopted by Marion and Arthur Reisner, “Chuck” would become a standout basketball player at Dearborn High School. He would go on to graduate with distinction from Michigan State University. Prior to his career...

Sep 8, 2023

Richard Edward Healy passed away peacefully at his Ackley Lake home in Paw Paw, Friday, September 8, 2023.

Richard was born in Chicago on November 1, 1930, son of the late Edward Richard Healy and Esther C. (Atwater) Healy. At a very young age his father, a Chicago police officer, unexpectedly passed away in the line of...

Sep 6, 2023

Carol left the loving arms of her husband Tim and moved into the protective embrace of Jesus on Wednesday, September 6th 2023 at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. Carol was born the first child of Wayne Harvey Peter and Lois Mary Germaine Peter on November 10, 1946 in Paw Paw.

Carol was first married to John Rigozzi...

Sep 5, 2023

Thomas Edward Campbell, 77, of Mattawan, passed away Tuesday September 5, 2023 at his home.

He was born July 16, 1946, the son of Harville Lester Campbell and Leona (Kuneke) Campbell.

Tom's life began in Saint Louis, Missouri. From a young age he understood the value of hard work and the...

Sep 4, 2023

Patricia "Patty" Ann (Powers) Spencer, 67, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at her home.

She was born September 18, 1955 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of the late Robert Powers and Bernadine (Healy) Soper.

Patty had a heart of gold and would help anyone. She was the "glue" that kept the...

Sep 3, 2023

Barbara Jean Harris, 84, of Lawton, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 31, 2023, at her home.

She was born November 13, 1938, in Battle Creek, the daughter of the late Andrew Shick and Jeanette (Clark) Shick.

Barb loved music and had great talent playing the piano and the accordion. She was proud of the family...

Sep 3, 2023

Delia Ann (Cross) Houghton, born in Paw Paw, MI. on February 29, 1944, went to heaven on Saturday, September 2, 2023.  She was born to Lyle & Elva (Richer) Cross and married Rick Houghton on Halloween 1970.  Delia passed away in Paw Paw, Michigan at the age of 79 with her family by her side.

She is...

Sep 1, 2023

George Roger Crouse was born on March 27, 1940, in South Haven Michigan to George Russell and Evelyn (Myers) Crouse. He graduated from South Haven High School and married Ruth Elizabeth Thomas on October 25th, 1958. George served in the Michigan State Police from 1963 to 1987.  As a trooper, he was assigned to the Reed City, New Buffalo...

Aug 27, 2023

Rusty A. Ritsema passed away at his home on August 27, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on March 3, 1959 in Paw Paw to Mildred (Compton) Ritsema and the late Benjamin Ritsema.

Rusty graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1977. He owned & operated Ritsema’s...

Aug 27, 2023

Richard Gary Brown, 73, of Lawton, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 27, 2023.

He was born March 12, 1950, in Paw Paw, son of Dwight Brown and Lucille (Roy) Brown.

Richard attended Lawton High School graduating in 1968. He then enlisted in the Air Force where he served during Vietnam, loading bombs into planes....

Aug 25, 2023

Horace Felton Goodwin, 87, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at his home.

He was born January 7, 1936, in Moulton, Alabama, the son of the late Garth E. Goodwin and Mollie (Heflin) Goodwin.

Horace served his country in the Army from 1954 to 1958. He enjoyed tinkering with lawn mowers, working...

Aug 22, 2023

Reese Maverick James Sparks of Lawton, was born and called home on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, before his earthly journey could begin.

He is the son of Zachary Sparks and Kimberly Barnett who survive.

Reese is also survived by his siblings; Alora and Kinley Sparks and two grandmothers; Julie Linderman and Kristal Sparks.

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Aug 21, 2023

Donald Paul Graham, 85, of Decatur, MI, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2023, after suffering a lengthy battle with dementia. His passing was peaceful with family by his side. Arrangements have been entrusted to Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw, MI. A private family interment will take place on a later date at Lakeside...

Aug 16, 2023

Carla Jean Austin, 90, of Mattawan, passed from this life to the next on August 16, 2023.

She was born August 19, 1932 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Carl Henry Enzian and Glenna (Culler) Enzian.

She is survived by her five children, Marcy (Paul) Dunn, Julie Lawley, Steve Austin, Ed Austin and Owen...

Aug 15, 2023

Mary Jeanette Botsford, 70, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at her home.

She was born October 4, 1952 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late David Bolen and Dora (Baty) Bolen.

On September 26, 1980, in Kalamazoo, she married Robert Botsford who survives.

She is also survived by her...

Aug 15, 2023

Lillian "Sis" Marie Radtke, 74, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday August 15, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.

She was born July 25, 1949 in Lawton, Michigan, the daughter of the late Joseph Radtke and Lillian (Chybik) Radtke.

Lillian worked at DuoTang as a forklift driver for many years. Following retirement, she moved to Florida...

Aug 13, 2023

Sylvia Anne Wroblewski, 87, of Paw Paw, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, peacefully at her home.

She was born November 4, 1935, in Chicago, the daughter of the late Joseph J. Surdy and Victoria L. (Grudecki) Surdy. Sylvia and her family moved to Paw Paw when she was a young girl. She attended Saint Mary School...

Aug 7, 2023

Ruth Louise Westcott, 73, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at her home.

She was born November 2, 1949, in Paw Paw, the daughter of the late Francis Dorstewitz and Eleanore (Schmidt) Dorstewitz.

Ruth will be remembered as a lady with great artistic flair. She was very talented with embroidery and quilting...

Jul 22, 2023

Dorothy Elizabeth Potter, 94, of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Borgess Place in Kalamazoo.

She was born March 17, 1929, in Decatur, the daughter of William Hansen and Signe Marie (Nystrom) Hansen.

Dorothy enjoyed spending her time reading and watching the birds.

She is survived by her two daughters, Brenda...