Obituaries

Aug 4, 2016

Katherine Anne Hunt, age 56, of Evergreen Park, Illinois, passed away suddenly August 4, 2016 in Lawrence, Michigan. Loving wife of George, cherished mother of Angie (Zack) Pentek and Edward (Regan) Hunt, daughter of Louis (late Patricia) Leja and grandmother of Brayden, Briella and Bryson. A memorial mass will be held Wednesday, August 10, at 10:30 a.m. at Most...

Aug 4, 2016

Eleanor Maxine Pardike passed away on August 4, 2016 at  White Oaks in Lawton, Michigan. The daughter of Verdzel and Vena (Hawkins) Cassada, Eleanor was born in Bloomingdale Township, Michigan on August 1, 1924. Eleanor was a graduate of Paw Paw High School and was united in Marriage to Marlow Pardike on June 8, 1947 in the first Presbyterian...

Aug 1, 2016

Robert Wendell Jensen, age 84, of Paw Paw, passed away August 1, 2016. Robert was born in Hart, Michigan September 16, 1931 to the late Marinous and Minnie (Tate) Jensen. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn (Morrissey) Jensen, four children, John (Tara) Jensen, Wendy (Scott) Dorabialski, Amy (Garth Killeen) Jensen and Pam (Jerry) Rowe, also surviving are eight...

Jul 30, 2016

Ann J. Lambert, age 90, of Mattawan, entered into eternal life on July, 30, 2016. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born November 12, 1925 in Mattawan, to the late Frank and Sophia (Kalamuski) Owsiany. Her life was devoted to family, friends and service of helping others. Ann was a faithful member of...

Jul 25, 2016

AGE: 98

FALAN, Evelyn M.

Paw Paw

Evelyn M. Falan, age 98, passed away Monday afternoon, July 25, 2016 at White Oaks in Lawton.  Evelyn was born June 29, 1918 in Cadillac the daughter of the late Arthur and Nettie (Racey) Harvey.  She was a graduate of Cadillac High School Class...

Jul 23, 2016

Age: 88

Harvey, Arnold B.

Paw Paw

Arnold B. Harvey, age 88 of Paw Paw passed away Saturday evening, July 23, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.  He was born Sept. 17, 1927 in Glendale, MI the son of the late Raymond and A. Mable (Johnson) Harvey.  Arnold was a...

Jul 19, 2016

Karen Anne (Doute) Little, age 66, of Paw Paw, passed away July 19, 2016. Karen was born January 24, 1950, in Wyandotte, Michigan to the late Paul and Geraldine (Navarre) Doute. She is survived by her children; Bella Burnett, Joelene Little along with 15 step-children, three grandchildren, Joshua, Micaela and Marissa along with many step-grandchildren, great grandchildren, four brothers,...

Jul 16, 2016

Rebecca Sue Weston (Wrona) passed away suddenly at home on Saturday evening, July 16, 2016.  Rebecca is survived by 2 children, Jennifer Weston(Andrew Smith) of Kalamazoo, and Timothy Weston Jr. of Lawton. One sister, Brenda Aperans(Patrick Verville) of Paw Paw, and one brother, John Wrona Jr. of Paw Paw.  Also surviving is Rebecca's significant other, Bobby Kirkland of Paw...

Jul 10, 2016

Steven Douglas Faul, age 61, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully of natural causes July 10, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 29, 1954 to Richard and Betty (Marby) Faul who survive. Also surviving are his sister Susan (Fred) Coker of Kalamazoo, two brothers, James Faul of Paw Paw, and John (Carie) Faul of Mattawan, niece,...

Jul 5, 2016

David Braganini age 65, of Lawton, the beloved Leader and President of the St. Julian Wine Family passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2016. The Winery has been family owned and operated since 1921, but Dave is what made the company truly a family. His passion for our mission and love for his employees is what makes St. Julian...

Jul 4, 2016

Glen L. Key, Age 72 of Paw Paw passed away suddenly Monday, July 4 th at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Glen was born October 10, 1943 in Moulton, AL the son of the late W.L. and Martha L. (Yarbrough) Cagle. He was employed by Checker Motors in Kalamazoo and enjoyed the outdoors, warm weather, country music, bowling and most of...

Jul 1, 2016

Rosemary Ellen Schallhorn, age 73, of Paw Paw, passed away July 1, 2016. She was born October 2, 1942 in Paw Paw, Michigan, to the late Morris and Jean (Allen) Mesick. Rosemary is survived by her husband, Thomas, son, Uri Fred (Patricia) Schallhorn, grandson, Joshua Thomas Schallhorn, sister, Judy Smith, two brothers, John and Rodney Mesick. Rosemary attended college...

Jun 25, 2016

Joice Gene Salisbury, age 87, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away June 25, 2016. She was born March 16, 1929, in Paw Paw to the late Carl and Ruth (Stevens) German. Joice is survived by her children, Craig (Brenda) Salisbury, Deeona (Dave) Daly, Steven Salisbury, Tina (Chris) Boyer and Melody Salisbury. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and...

Jun 25, 2016

Chester Garfield Dillenbeck, Jr., age 86, of Paw Paw, passed away June 25, 2016. He was born March 5, 1930 in Lawrence MI, to the late Chester Garfield, Sr., and Mary (Hough) Dillenbeck. He is survived by his four children, Michael Joseph Dillenbeck, John Scott (Cathy) Dillenbeck, Cindy Lou (Archie Allen) Hall and Chester Garfield (Rebecca) Dillenbeck III, 13...

Jun 24, 2016

Linda Sue Gleason, age 68, of Lawton, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family at her side on June 24, 2016. She was born August 23, 1947 in Niles, Michigan to Keith and Jeanne (Hanover) Gleason. Linda is survived by her children, Pete (Cheri) DeAnda of Paw Paw, Angela (Don) Gleason of Lawton, Andrea Pequeno of Lawton...

Jun 18, 2016

Johnette Elaine Hansen, age 54, of Paw Paw, passed away June 18, 2016. She was born on November 18, 1961 in Jackson Michigan to the late Frank and Mary (Gowins) Adams. She is survived by her loving husband Chuck, three children, Chadwick, Jessica and Johnna, three grandsons, Gram, Evan and Cole, one sister, Frankie and two brothers, Frank Jr.,...

Jun 18, 2016

Eric David Gladysz, age 52, of Gobles, passed away at home with his family at his side Saturday, June 18, 2016. He was born September 21, 1963, in Allegan to Ann (Ledesky) Gladysz and the late Arthur Gladysz. He is survived by his two sons, Joe (Emaleigh) Gladysz and Dylan Gladysz, mother, Ann Gladysz, significant other and loving caretaker,...

Jun 15, 2016

David L. Sager, Sr., age 84, of Paw Paw, passed away June 15, 2016, at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton, MI. He was born August 1, 1931, in Kalamazoo, to the late Lee and Irene Sager. David was united in Marriage to Joyce Lee Brock on August 1, 1951. David and Joyce made a loving home for their...

Jun 14, 2016

Clifford Duane Sowers, age 61, of Mattawan passed away June 14, 2016. He was born August 2, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI, to Clifford L. Sowers and the late Ruth E. (Stafford) Sowers. He is survived by his daughter, Rachael (Tyler) Habel, two sons, Christopher and Bobby Sowers, grandchildren, Mindy, Tyler Jr., Hunter, Gabe and Tehya, siblings, Steven ....

Jun 11, 2016

Robert James Westra, age 63, of Paw Paw, passed away June 11, 2016. He was born October 30, 1952 in Kalamazoo, MI, to the late Frederick and Sylvia (VanderVeen) Westra. Robert is survived by his three daughters; Amy (Michael) Dailey, Brooke Westra and Lynn Westra, three grandchildren; Sean, Corey and Brandi, four siblings; Jacob (Linda) Westra, Margaret Westra, David...