Obituaries

Orson D. Camfield

Orson D. Camfield

Apr 17, 2017

Orson D. Camfield, age 90, of Paw Paw returned to his Heavenly Home on Monday morning, April 17, 2017 following a short stay at Bronson Hospital.  Orson was born December 13,1926 in Gobles Michigan to Lewis and Estela (Kalisiak) Camfield. For many years his firm belief in Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, sustained him and gave him peace. ...

Wesley DeLeeuw

Wesley DeLeeuw

Apr 16, 2017

Wesley Eugene DeLeeuw, age 94, passed away April 16, 2017 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Kalamazoo on December 29, 1922 to the late Cornelius and Arka DeLeeuw. On March 24, 1944 he was united in marriage to Grace Walton who preceded him in death. Wesley is survived by his children, Sharon Burgess of Marcellus and...

Linda Carolyn (Crutchfield)  Gibson

Linda Carolyn (Crutchfield) Gibson

Apr 15, 2017

Linda Carolyn Gibson, age 69, of Mattawan, entered into Heavens choir on April 15, 2017 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo. She won her six year battle with cancer. She never whined her whole journey. She was born January 31, 1948 in Gideon, MO, to the late Roy and Minnie (Green) Crutchfield. She is survived by her four children, Richard...

Shawn Thomas Capaccio

Shawn Thomas Capaccio

Apr 14, 2017

Shawn Thomas Capaccio, age 18, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017. He was born on October 30, 1998 in Kalamazoo to Shawn and Jill (Elder) Capaccio whom survive. He is also survived by his brother, Cory Capaccio, grandparents, Debbie Spencer, Walter Gerald Capaccio, Mike and Jean Elder, along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. Shawn had...

Joy Ann Labadie

Joy Ann Labadie

Apr 12, 2017

Joy Ann Labadie, age 68, resident of Sunny Acres in Decatur, passed away April 12, 2017. She was born February 17, 1949 in Lawrence to the late Emmett and Clara (Austin) Labadie. She is survived by her brother, Austin Labadie of Paw Paw, nephew, Nate Labadie of Paw Paw, niece, Sara Labadie of Paw Paw, two great nieces, Lindsey...

Dr. George Stiglich

Dr. George Stiglich

Apr 11, 2017

Dr. George Stiglich, DDS, age 97 of Paw Paw passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Whites Oaks in Lawton.  George was born February 22, 1920 in Paw Paw the son of the late Frank and Mary (Pinter) Stiglich.  The youngest of nine children, George had the distinction of living in the house he was born in for...

Sheryl Lynn (LaMantia)  Price

Sheryl Lynn (LaMantia) Price

Apr 9, 2017

Sheryl Lynn Price, 45, of Lawton, Michigan, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the Palms of Pasadena Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was born on February 13, 1972, in Downers Grove to parents Jack and the late Carol (Hubert) LaMantia.  Raised in Plainfield, Illinois, Sheryl graduated from Plainfield High School in 1990 and went on...

Willie Lee (Harris)  Brooks

Willie Lee (Harris) Brooks

Apr 8, 2017

Willie Lee Brooks, 85, of Paw Paw, passed away April 8, 2017. She was born to the late Olivet and Delphia (Rogers) Harris on April 21, 1931. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Rosemary (Dan) Boyco and Debbie (Rob) Taylor, four grandchildren, Tara, Shane, Jessica and Syndia, seven great grandchildren, three sisters, Wynell Hatfield, Paulette (Bob) Greene...

Wendall R. Bastian

Wendall R. Bastian

Apr 6, 2017

Wendall R. Bastian, age 78, of Lawton, formerly of Baldwin, MI, passed away April 6, 2017. He was born December 31, 1938 in Lawton, to the late Orrin and Lillian (Irons) Bastian. He is survived by his five brothers, Lynn, Darrell, Dennis, Gordon and Don, along with many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews and great great...

Julius H. Schaefer

Julius H. Schaefer

Apr 5, 2017

Julius H. Schaefer, age 86, of Lawton, passed away peacefully with his wife and family at his side April 5, 2017 at Bronson Commons. He was born in Long Island, New York, on September 7, 1930. He is survived by his loving wife Carole (Long), whom he was united in marriage to on March 23, 1952. Also surviving are...

Anthony Wayne Herd

Anthony Wayne Herd

Apr 5, 2017

Anthony Wayne Herd, age 74, of Paw Paw, passed away April 5, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Chicago on June 1, 1942 to the late William and Barbara Herd. He is survived by his son, Dwayne (Jennifer) Herd, two grandchildren, Elijah and Aliyah Herd and one sister, Karen Herd. Anthony was preceded...

Leroy Dana Burgess

Leroy Dana Burgess

Apr 4, 2017

Leroy Dana Burgess, age 78, of Marcellus, passed away April 4, 2017 at Bronson Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 28, 1938 in Hastings, Michigan to the late Dana and Helen (Clapper) Burgess. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sharon (DeLeeuw), four children, Kenneth (Mary Jo) Burgess of Bradenton, Florida, Kathy Burgess...

John Robert Menzor

John Robert Menzor

Apr 3, 2017

John left for eternal peace on April 3rd, 2017, with his wife of 56 years, children and grandchildren by his side. We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from John during his 81 years with us. On October 25th, 1935, in Chicago, John was born to the late John and Anna(Bukausky) Menzor. John attended Catholic school at Immaculate...

Thomas Stanley Fitch

Thomas Stanley Fitch

Apr 2, 2017

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David Howard Vogt

David Howard Vogt

Apr 2, 2017

David Howard Vogt, age 73, of Paw Paw, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 2, 2017. He was born in Chicago on February 22, 1944 to the late Ulreh Jr. and Daisy (Corneilson) Vogt. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen (Lyons) Vogt, four children, Ulreh (Paty) Vogt, David Jr. (Jody) Vogt, Laura Vogt and Christopher Sr. (Marie)...

Eleanor Irene (Pendowski)  Staniszewski

Eleanor Irene (Pendowski) Staniszewski

Mar 31, 2017

Eleanor Irene Staniszewski, age 97, of Paw Paw, passed away March 31, 2017. She was born to the late Anthony and Mary Pendowski in Paw Paw on November 1, 1919. Eleanor owned and operated Shan-Gri-La Resort for 50 years and during that time made many friends. She loved to tend to her flowers and gardens. She was a longtime...

Violet Genevieve (Wilson)  Sherwood

Violet Genevieve (Wilson) Sherwood

Mar 26, 2017

Violet Genevieve Sherwood, age 90, of Lawrence, passed away March 26, 2017. She was born August 17, 1926 in Comstock to the late Walter and Emma (Woodard) Wilson. She is survived by her five daughters; Sally (David) Parker of Mattawan, Susan (William) Forester of Kalamazoo, Mary (David) Miller of Oracle, AZ, Rebecca (Gerald) Bowler of Monterey, TN and Catherine...

Matthew Charles Edward Kimble

Matthew Charles Edward Kimble

Mar 25, 2017

Matthew Kimble, “Supaman” age 28, of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born July 21, 1988 in Paw Paw to Keith Kimble and Marcia Jo Gilley-Kimble who survive. Matt is also survived by his daughter, Ella-Grace Kimble and her mother, Megan McDaniel, one brother, Brent Kimble, two sisters, Allyson Kimble and...

David Roy Williams

David Roy Williams

Mar 24, 2017

David Roy Williams, 65, of Paw Paw, passed away on March 24, 2017 at his home in Paw Paw surrounded by his wife and children. David was born in St. Louis, MO, to Roy and Betty Williams on August 31, 1951. He went to high school at Marine City High School. David spent much of his career as a...

Richard Lewis Drake

Richard Lewis Drake

Mar 19, 2017

Richard Lewis Drake “Dick” age 68, of Paw Paw, passed away March 19, 2017. He was born in Paw Paw on January 5, 1949 to the late Lewis and Ellen Louise (Ortquist) Drake. He is survived by his two sisters, Linda (late Bill) Jordan and Sue (James) Yarberry, four nephews, Howard (Pam) Jordan, Mike (Esther) Jordan, Jimmy and Bobby...