Obituaries

Angela Becky Powless

Nov 19, 2017

Angela Becky Powless “Cabbage”, age 43, of Paw Paw passed away suddenly on November 19, 2017. She was born in Kalamazoo on January 9, 1974. Angela is survived by her four children, Emily Powless, Hanna Powless, Grace Meeth and Gregory David Price, fiancée, Gregory Price, her mother, Linda (Bill) Ronda, father, David (Alice) Moorian, sister, Toni Moorian, brother, David...

Robert Lewis Blower, Jr.

Nov 18, 2017

Robert Lewis Blower, Jr., age 41, of Paw Paw passed away November 18, 2017. He was born in Niles Michigan on February 25, 1976. Robert is survived by his father and mother, Bob and Susan (Reits) Blower, his brother, Doug Blower, along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lewis (Rose) Blower...

Robert Caryl Tolhurst

Nov 16, 2017

Robert Caryl Tolhurst, age 78, of Mattawan, passed away at his home with his family by his side on November 16, 2017. He was born in Wayland, Michigan on February 24, 1939. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Evelyn (Kelley) Tolhurst, five children, Deborah Stickney, Sheila (Mark) Gill, Curtis (Freda) Tolhurst, Rhonda (Joseph) Jones, and...

Rick Carl Coulson

Nov 13, 2017

Rick Carl Coulson, age 38, of Paw Paw, passed away November 13, 2017. He was born July 20, 1979 in Paw Paw, the son of Frank and Nancy (Moore) Coulson.  Rick is survived by his mother, Nancy (late Frank)  Coulson, seven siblings, Frank Jr., Brian (Beth) Coulson, Crystal (Kyle) DuBois, Brittany, Makayla, Juris and Zach, his longtime friend, Harold...

Katlyn Marie Slater

Nov 11, 2017

Katlyn Marie Slater, age 22, of Paw Paw, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 11, 2017. She was born January 20, 1995 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Chris and Becky (Goniwicha) Slater. Katie is survived by her mother and father, Becky (David Green) Slater and Chris (Janine Crandell) Slater, one brother, Kyle (fiancée Stacie) Slater, grandparents, Richard (Donna) Goniwicha...

Diane Lucille (Densmore) Foster Mortimore

Nov 8, 2017

Diane Lucille Densmore, Foster, Mortimore age 70, passed away at home, peacefully with her family at her side Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Diane was born in Hillsdale, Michigan on April 3, 1947 the daughter of Roy and Velma (Wolf) Densmore. She was united in marriage to Douglas Foster on March 6, 1964; he preceded her in death...

Virginia Chamberlin

Nov 5, 2017

VIRGINIA JEAN CHAMBERLIN

Virginia (Ginny) Chamberlin passed away peacefully at Bronson Commons on Nov. 5, 2017.  She was born in Paw Paw on Oct 28, 1922. Ginny was predeceased by her parents, Max William and Gladys Lucena (nee Castner) Chamberlin.  She was cherished by her late aunt, Dorothy Anne (nee Chamberlin) Songco, as a sister; her late...

David Fredrick MuMaugh

Oct 22, 2017

In keeping with Mr. MuMaugh's wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service is being planned at a later date. Those wishing to help the family with funeral cost may consider donations to the Lawrence United Methodist Church.

Charitable donations may be made to:

Lawrence United Methodist Church P.O. Box 276, Lawrence MI 49064...

Harriet May (Colquist) Hawley

Oct 22, 2017

Harriet May Hawley, age 95, of Lawton, passed away October 22, 2017 at White Oaks Assisted Living. She was born December 5, 1921 in Detroit to the late Walter and Margaret (Beland) Colquist. She is survived by her two sons, Ron (Irene) Hawley and David (Linda) Hawley, five grandchildren, four great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Harriet was...

James Richard Faul

Oct 20, 2017

Jim Faul, age 60, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 21, 2017. Born February 3, 1957, at Lakeview Hospital, the son of Richard and Betty (Marbry) Faul, he was a life-time resident of Paw Paw and will be remembered for his generosity of spirit and unconditional acceptance of family, friends and co-workers. Recently preceding him in death...

Edward Neal Melson

Oct 20, 2017

Edward Neal Melson, of Lawton, passed away Friday October 20th, 2017 at his home. He was born January 12th, 1945 in Moulton Alabama, the son of Luther Melson and Vernie (Westmorland) Melson. Edward was united in marriage to Geralea Fields on September 23rd, 1965.

Survived by his loving wife Geralea Melson, his children Sherry (Tim) Bulson, Michael...

Carolyn Bernice (Crandall) Dillenbeck

Oct 8, 2017

Carolyn Bernice Dillenbeck, age 79, of Lawrence, passed away October 8, 2017. She was born August 18, 1938 to the late George and Rose (Shubert) Crandall in Canton, Illinois. Carolyn is survived by her two children, Sandra (Rick) Ogrin and Gary William (Lisa) Dillenbeck, son in law, Mark (late Connie) Grigsby, seven grandchildren, Michael Grigsby, Angela Grigsby, Krystal (Dusty)...

Judith A. (Guza) Neiman

Oct 6, 2017

Reverend Judith Neiman was welcomed home to the Lord October 06, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, Kalamazoo, MI. She was born in Flint, MI on November 16, 1938. Judith was preceded in death by her loving husband and team mate, Reverend Joseph Neiman after 40 years of marriage.

Also preceded her are her parents,...

Christopher John Hippensteel

Oct 6, 2017

Christopher John Hippensteel passed away on Friday morning, October 6, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was a determined fighter, he had so much courage in his battle with Juvenile Parkinson’s and Dystonia along with a third unknown disease. He was born January 26, 2001 in Battle Creek, the son of John and Sandy Hippensteel of Kalamazoo. He...

Helen M. (Freer) Palasinski

Oct 3, 2017

Helen M. Palasinski passed away on Tuesday October 3, 2017 with her son Stanley Jr. at her side, in his home in Palm Springs, Ca, after a 3yr illness. Helen was born June 27, 1929 in Chicago Illinois to the late John M. Freer and Margaret (Schuh) Freer. Helen graduated from Lawton High School, in 1947.

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Dorothy (Keselowski) Juriga

Sep 29, 2017

Dorothy Juriga, age 95, of Lawton, passed away September 29, 2017. She was born November 2, 1921 in Dearborn Michigan to the late Alex and Eva (Masley) Keselowski. She is survived by her three children, Paul (Mary) Juriga of Lawton, Carol (Ray) Scotese of Paw Paw and Bill (Virginia) Juriga of Kalamazoo, five grandchildren, Paul (Rachell) Juriga of Paw...

Donna L. (Tucker) Bricker

Sep 27, 2017

Donna Louise Bricker was born on November 22, 1933 in East Chicago, Indiana the daughter of Donald and Iris (Merrifield) Tucker. She passed away peacefully on September 27, 2017 at Maple Lake Assisted Living with family by her side.

Donna worked for many years for Portage Public Schools until her retirement. In 1995 she met her future...

Stanley Frederick Tinker

Sep 26, 2017

Stanley Frederick Tinker, age 89, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully September 26, 2017 with his family at his side. He was born March 6, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Frederick and Martha (Knutsun) Tinker. He is survived by his two children, Melinda (Dale) Gribler and Dennis Tinker, six grandchildren, Gabriel Kester, Sharon (Scott) Ballard, Steven (Erica)...

Nancy Schoonmaker

Sep 22, 2017

In an early morning hour on September 22, 2017, Nancy joined hands with Jesus and was welcomed into her heavenly home. Nancy was born on March 25, 1927 in Flat Rock, Michigan. She often shared vivid memories of her childhood days spent both in Michigan and West Virginia.  She met her husband Ron and they went on to raise...

Robert C. Capone

Sep 19, 2017

Robert P. Capone, 81, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully September 19, 2017. He was born August 2, 1936 in Chicago Illinois to Paul and Hazel Capone. Robert was raised in Decatur, MI, where he graduated in 1955. He married Myra (Agate) on June 30, 1956. He served in the Army until his honorable discharge in 1961. “Bob” worked...