Obituaries

Nancy D. Starr

Nancy D. Starr

Jun 18, 2015

Nancy D. Starr, age, 55, of Paw Paw, passed away June 18, 2015. She was born June 9, 1960, in Fort Dix, New Jersey, to Frank and Geraldine Rokos who survive of Elma, WA. Nancy is also survived by her husband of 38 years, Albert "Ray" Starr, two brothers; Michael and Tim Rokos of Elma, WA, one sister, Toni...

Vivian Mae Holter

Vivian Mae Holter

Jun 14, 2015

Vivian Mae Holter, age, 83, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away June 14, 2015. She is survived by her two daughters; Rhonda Holter of St. Paul, MN and Joyce Todd of Kalamazoo, MI, seven grandchildren; Rebecca (Joseph II) Thomas of Kalamazoo, Kenneth III (Nicole) Todd of Kalamazoo, Michelle Todd of Marshall, Samantha Todd of Kalamazoo, Derek Holter...

Joyce E. Stingley

Joyce E. Stingley

Jun 14, 2015

Age: 86 STINGLEY, Joyce E. South Haven Formerly of Paw Paw Joyce E. Stingley, age 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, June 14, 2015 in South Haven Community Hospital. She was born July 1, 1928 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Theodore R. and Irene I. (Brockway) Stingley. She was a long time...

Bobby A. Kniss

Bobby A. Kniss

Jun 13, 2015

Age: 59 KNISS, Bobby Alan Paw Paw Bobby Alan Kniss, age 59, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 at his home in Paw Paw with family by his side, ending his 5 year battle with cancer. He was born June 23, 1955 in Kalamazoo, MI. He served in the Michigan National Guard (1976-1981) and was most recently employed as...

Melvin D. Brown

Melvin D. Brown

Jun 11, 2015

Melvin D. Brown, age 94, of Paw Paw died on June 11, 2015, at Bronson Commons in Mattawan. Mel was born in Volinia Township, Cass County, Michigan, on April 25, 1921, to Frank "Pete" and Dorothy (Gray) Brown. Mel is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lorraine (Murphy) Brown; his sister Evalyn Fleet of Mancelona; his children Jere...

Alta Catherine King

Alta Catherine King

Jun 10, 2015

Age: 99 KING, Alta C. Lawton At age 99 our beautiful mother joined the love of her life on June 10, 2015. Alta was preceded in death by her best friend and beloved husband, John King, in 2003. She leaves behind to remember the love she shared with them, her children, Patricia (Arthur) Hartman, John (Carol) King, and Mary...

Alice Marie Pfau

Alice Marie Pfau

Jun 6, 2015

Age: 81 PFAU, Alice Marie Kalamazoo Alice Marie Pfau, age, 81 of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday morning, June 6, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born May 23, 1934 in Otsego, MI, the daughter of the late Orlo and Helen (Fisher) Giddings. Alice grew up in the Otsego and Mattawan area, graduated from Mattawan High School and...

Larry Lester Kennedy

Larry Lester Kennedy

Jun 6, 2015

Age: 71 KENNEDY, Larry L. Mattawan Larry passed away at his home, Saturday, June 6, 2015 with his wife at his side. He was born August 28, 1943 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of the late Lester and Louise (Mearing) Kennedy. Larry enjoyed model railroading, was a Black Belt in karate, a Major League Bowler and was known as...

Janet Louise Perkins

Janet Louise Perkins

Jun 3, 2015

Age 76: PERKINS, Janet L. Lawton Janet passed away Wednesday morning, June 3, 2015 at her home. She was born March 16, 1939 in Kalamazoo the daughter of the late Richard R. "Tiny" and E. Louise (Lowry) Irons. Janet was employed at the Van Buren County Treasurers Office for 24 years until her retirement in 2005. She was a...

Mary M. Cirino

Mary M. Cirino

Jun 3, 2015

Age: 88 CIRINO, Mary M. Lawton Mary M. Cirino, age 88, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at TenderCare of Kalamazoo. She was born May 28, 1927 in Detroit, MI the daughter of the late Thayer and Esther (Ford) Gable. Mary was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pa Paw and enjoyed cooking and being with her family....

Frank L. Waitas

Frank L. Waitas

Jun 1, 2015

Age: 85 WAITAS, Frank L. Lawton Frank L. Waitas, age 85, of Lawton passed away Monday afternoon, June 1, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Frank was born February 21, 1930 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Louis and Thelma (Decker) Waitas. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Frank was an...

Ann Elizabeth Hague-Shephard

Ann Elizabeth Hague-Shephard

May 29, 2015

Age: 59 HAGUE-SHEPHARD, Ann E. Paw Paw Ann Elizabeth Hague-Shephard went to lead an angel choir on Friday, May 29, 2015 surrounded by love, peace and family. Born September 30, 1955 in Wilmington, Ohio, Ann was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Lucille C. (Hunt) Hague. She is survived by her twins Kathryn Shephard, Chelsea (Jeremy) Morris,...

Evelyn F. White

Evelyn F. White

May 26, 2015

Age: 88 WHITE, Evelyn F. Lawton Evelyn F. White, age 88, of Lawton passed away Tuesday morning, May 26, 2015 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. She was born January 5, 1927 in Paw Paw the daughter of Russell and Maude (Sirrine) Nash. Evelyn enjoyed playing bingo, having luncheons with her friends, watching John Wayne movies, but most of all...

Nathan "Dan" Daniel Rohr

Nathan "Dan" Daniel Rohr

May 26, 2015

Age: 63 ROHR, Nathan "Dan" Paw Paw Nathan "Dan" Rohr, age 63, passed away Tuesday morning, May 26, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Dan was born December 17, 1951 in Battle Creek, MI the son of Charles F. and Melba J. (Widner) Coon. Dan was a member of the Paw Paw United Methodist Church, a published poet, enjoyed...

Derrick G. Robertson

Derrick G. Robertson

May 25, 2015

Age: 55 ROBERTSON, Derrick G. Lawrence Derrick G. Robertson, age 55, passed away peacefully Monday evening, May 25, 2015 at his home. He was born December 1, 1959 in Chicago, IL the son of Irby and Monica F. (Simmons) Jones. He was a graduate of Fenger High School Class of 1978 in Chicago, IL. Derrick served in the U.S...

Patricia "Pat" L. Murch

Patricia "Pat" L. Murch

May 19, 2015

Age: 85 MURCH, Patricia L. Paw Paw Patricia L. Murch, age 85, passed away peacefully in the presence of her children on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 17, 1930 in Detroit, MI the daughter of the late John and Pauline (Mihelich) Gosenca. Pat was a member of St. Mary' Catholic...

James L. Houston

James L. Houston

May 16, 2015

Age: 90 HOUSTON, James L. Gobles James L. Houston, age 90, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Meadow Woods Nursing and Rehab Center in Bloomingdale. He was born June 22, 1924 in Hornersville, Missouri, the son of the late Alonzo and Minnie (Hall) Houston. He served in the United States Navy as an Armed Guard in the Pacific...

George P. Kolosar

George P. Kolosar

May 16, 2015

Age: 78 KOLOSAR, George P. Paw Paw George P. Kolosar, age 78, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Karios Dwelling in Kalamazoo. He was born August 7, 1936 in Chicago, IL the son of the late George and Laura (Fournier) Kolosar. George was a 1955 graduate of Paw Paw High School and was class President. He then served...

Valma J. Critchfield

Valma J. Critchfield

May 10, 2015

Valma J. Critchfield, 88, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born November 10, 1926 in Wayland, Michigan, the daughter of Ansel and Josephine (Arnstead) Winn. She is survived by four children, Greg Critchfield of Gobles, Jeff (Peggy) Critchfield of Traverse City, Casey Critchfield of Cadillac and Susan (Anthony)...

Dolores Babin

Dolores Babin

May 4, 2015

Age: 84 BABIN, Dolores Paw Paw Dolores Babin, age 84, Paw Paw passed away Monday May 4, 2015 at White Oaks in Lawton. She was born November 30, 1930 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Sophie (Pajewski) Knapp. Dolores was employed in the billing department at LakeView Community Hospital for over 30 years. She...