Obituaries

Jan 11, 2017

Lorrene Eldean (Lively) Cornish, January 24, 1921-January 11, 2017. Born to Charlie and Nettie Lively, the last of eight children, in Sylvan Grove, Kansas. If asked why she was born in Kansas, she’d reply “That’s where my mother was!” The family moved back to Murphysboro, IL at age 1. She attended Thronton School in Harvey, IL, moved to her...

Jan 10, 2017

Louise Mihelich Rachar, age 91, passed away January 10, 2017 in Farmington Hills, Michigan. She was born in Paw Paw on August 13, 1925, to the late Paul and Louise (Lucas) Mihelich. She is survived by her four children, Kenneth (Theresa) Byrd, Cheryl (Harold Jr.) Higgins, Michelle Sturdevant and Scott (Susan) Byrd, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, son in...

Jan 9, 2017

Andrew Richard Johnston, age 49, of Lawrence, passed away January 9, 2017. He was born on August 12, 1967 in Mankoto, Minnesota. Andrew is survived by his two sons, Adam and Aiden Johnston, his mother, Joyce Johnston, brother, Mike Johnston, sister, Paula Johnston and his niece, Ashley Hillard. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Johnston. He...

Jan 8, 2017

David Shawn Harger, age 47, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at home with his family. He was born May 2, 1969 in Paw Paw, to the late Leon and Virginia (Zerbe) Harger. David is survived by his daughter, Taylor Harger, sister, Lorna (Ron) Buchanan, brother, Steven (Theresa) Harger along with many nieces and nephews. He...

Jan 4, 2017

Bernice Sarah Packer, age 73, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2017. She went to be with the lord, while surrounded by her loving husband, Duane Packer, her children and grandchildren.

Bernice grew up in South Haven and attended Parsons Business College. She was truly beautiful inside and out. She was kind, genuine, always...

Jan 4, 2017

Dennis Albert Disbrow, Sr., age 87, of Paw Paw, passed away January 4, 2017. He is survived by his five children, Dennis Jr. (Peggy) Disbrow, Patricia (Al) Ennes, Walter (Kathy) Disbrow, Perry (Anna) Disbrow and Norine Disbrow, along with 15 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren and his sister in law, Beverly Disbrow. Dennis is preceded in...

Jan 2, 2017

Rose L. Leason, 65, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday morning, January 2, 2017 at her home.  She was suddenly and unexpectedly moved from earth to heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Rosie was born September 14, 1951 in Paw Paw, daughter of the late Lyle and Violet (Abeln) Leason.  Preceding her in death were:  sister, Kathleen...

Jan 1, 2017

Alexander Lawrence Crook, age 26, of Chicago passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago. Alex was born January 9, 1990 in Coral Springs, Florida the son of Thomas and Lisa (Sutherland) Crook. He was a graduate of Mattawan High School Class of 2008 and Kalamazoo College Class of 2012 with a degree in Business...

Dec 24, 2016

Gary Lee St. John, Sr, age 72, of Kalamazoo, passed away December 24, 2016 at his home. He was born to the late Harry and Ruth (Wiederhold) St. John on July 4, 1944 in Hartford. He is survived by his three children, Gary (Vickie) St. John, Cherri (Tim) Clements and Tracy Baldwin, 10 grandchildren, Lauren, Corie, Jenna, Chris, Nick,...

Dec 22, 2016

Jim passed away Thursday afternoon, December 22, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo with his family at his side.  Jim was born September 16, 1925 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of the late Chauncey and Ruth Miller.  He was a veteran of World War II serving the U.S. Army in Europe.  He was employed as a machinist...

Dec 22, 2016

Margaret Jean Kitchen, age 90, of Paw Paw, passed away December, 22, 2016. She was born to the late Joseph and Alice (Rose) Nadwornik on June 16, 1926 in Parchment, Michigan. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Linda (Archie) Davies of Paw Paw, daughter in law, Kathy Argo of Paw Paw, four grandchildren, Lori Merchant, Dana (Tim) Ramsey, Mark...

Dec 19, 2016

Ingeborg Ruth Clark, age 85, of Paw Paw, passed away December 19, 2016. She was Born in Karlsruhe, Germany on June 11, 1931 to the late Karl and Elise Weingartner. Inge married in Germany and started a family. Later the family moved to the United States where Inge proudly earned her citizenship. Inge treasured her family and looked forward...

Dec 18, 2016

Patricia A. Wood, age 69, of Mattawan, passed away December 18, 2016. She was born October 23, 1947 in Kalamazoo to the late James and Laura (Norman) Oswalt. Patricia is survived by her husband, Michael, five children, Kimberly, Laurie (Leonard), Kristina (Doug), Kathy (Mark) and Amanda (Catrina), 14 grandchildren, Robert, Shane, Mark, Matthew, Stephanie, Casey, Amber, Ashley, Nick, Jess,...

Dec 12, 2016

Ronald L.C. Wright, age 74, of Kalamazoo, passed away December 12, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Liz (Clara) Wright, daughter, Kimberly Ann Wright, son, William “Bill” L.C. (Karen) Wright, two grandchildren, Stephen William Wright and Stephanie Christen Wright, four brothers, Dan (Kathy) Wright, Jerry (Bonnie) Wright, Joe Wright and Ken (Lynn) Wright, along with many nieces and...

Nov 27, 2016

Anthony (Tony) Leon Gower Jr., 33 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away suddenly on November 27, 2016 in Aberdeen, Maryland. He was born November 2, 1983 in Kalamazoo. He is survived by his father, Anthony (Penny) Gower of Indianapolis, Indiana, mother, Lora (Bob) Stockdale of Columbus, Ohio, sister, Anna (Shannon) Simon, step brothers Wesley, Taylor, Isaiah and step sister Whitney...

Nov 18, 2016

Frank Edward Vidervol, age 95, of Kalamazoo, passed away November 18, 2016. He was born May 5, 1921 in Kitzsville, Minnesota, to the late Frank and Rosa (Boch) Vidervol. He leaves behind his wife Betty (Georgoff), four nieces, Evelyn (John) Dietz, Deborah J. Russell, Penny (John) Brinks and Margaret O’Conner, three step children, along with many great nieces and...

Nov 17, 2016

John Heneghan “Chuck” passed away on November 17, 2016, after a long and hard-fought battle with Leukemia. He was born in Chicago, IL, on June 27, 1940, but grew up in Marcellus, MI with many happy memories. After serving in the Army at Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, Alaska, he went to work for General Motors, Kalamazoo, MI, and retired after...

Nov 12, 2016

Frederick H. Smith, age 90, of Paw Paw, passed away November 12, 2016. He was born to the late Arthur and Mary Smith Maxham on November 10, 1926 in Paw Paw. On June 26, 1949, Fred was united in marriage to Catherine A. Horn who survives. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Fred served his country...

Nov 10, 2016

At the age of 96, after living a blessed and abundant life, Genevieve Jaros went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2016.  She is the daughter of the late John and Nellie (Kwasniak) Haluch and a proud life-long resident of Paw Paw, MI where she was born on June 16, 1920.  She was a 1938 graduate of...

Nov 6, 2016

Brian David Stansbury age 60, of Mattawan, went home to his Lord and Savior after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease on November 6, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife Suzie, three children, Christopher (Liz) Stansbury, Jared Stansbury and Jordan Stansbury, two brothers, Greg Stansbury and Burt (Anita) Stansbury, two sisters, Kay (Michael) O’Laughlin and Pamela (Dave)...