Obituaries

Apr 27, 2014

Michelle Kay (Smith) Barkovich, of Lawton, passed away at Bronson Methodist Hospital Sunday, April 27, 2014. She was born July 15, 1961 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Ronald Alger and Carol (Eaton) VanLuke. She was adopted as a baby and raised by Marvin and Gayle Smith of Lawton. Both her biological and adoptive parents have preceded her...

Apr 27, 2014

AGE: 85

WARNER, Donald W., Sr.

Paw Paw

Don passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Tendercare of Kalamazoo with family by his side. He was born August 11, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of the late Floyd W. and Carrie L. (Wood) Warner. Don served in the U.S....

Apr 15, 2014

Iva Evans, 97, of Mattawan, formerly of Bloomingdale, passed away Tuesday evening, April 15, 2014 at Bronson Commons in Mattawan. She was born January 12, 1917 in Lucas, Michigan, the daughter of the late Harry and Lucy Reynolds. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Edwin Wrona, daughter and son-in-law Karen and Robert Klimp...

Apr 14, 2014

Bruce Eastling, 48, of Paw Paw, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 14, 2014 at his home. He was born September 12, 1965 in Grand Haven, the son of Asa and Sandra (Rogers) Eastling. Bruce graduated from Fremont Schools and became a welder, working most recently at Production Tooling in Mattawan. He was a fan of classic cars,...

Apr 14, 2014

Jacqueline Kohlhaas, 66, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday April 14, 2014 at her home. She was born January 6, 1948 in Fremont, Michigan, the daughter of the late James and Josephine (Danto) Manchip. Jacki was employed by Duo-Tang, where she was an active leader in the union. During her time with the union, Jacki took classes at Michigan...

Apr 6, 2014

AGE: 73 COSKEY, (Jones) Myrna R.

Orlando, Florida

Formerly of Paw Paw

Myrna passed away Sunday morning, April 6, 2014 at the home of her son with her family at her side. She was born January 19, 1941 in Rosholt, South Dakota the daughter of the late Emery and Ruth (O’Brien)...

Apr 6, 2014

Age: 66

Hyet, Judith Ann

Arcadia, FL

Formerly of Mattawan

Judith Ann Hyet, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter who had a great sense of humor, laughed often and was always a joy to be around. Judy passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014 in Arcadia,FL. She...

Apr 2, 2014

Age: 76 FYTCZYK, Burnice M. Paw Paw Burnice passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born October 25, 1937 in Town Creek, AL the daughter of the late Clyde R. and Tinnie Mae Terry. Her hobbies include flower and vegetable gardening, bird watching, crocheting, beautiful holiday beadwork and crafts, she enjoyed reading, books...

Apr 1, 2014

Sheryl Waldo, 58, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born March 22, 1956 in Paw Paw, the daughter of Norman and Carol (Schelsky) Specht. Sherry was a graduate of Lawton High School and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. She worked as a legal secretary for Richard Burnham. She was...

Mar 31, 2014

Stephen Wolownik, 83, of Spring Hill, Florida, died on March 31, 2014. He was born March 26, 1931, in Paw Paw, the son of Roman and Kathryn Wolownik. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Andrew Wolownik and Edward (Dolores) Wolownik, and sister, Stella (Jack) Crook. He is survived by his brother, Raymond (Barbara) Wolownik of Spring...

Mar 29, 2014

AGE: 92

RIFE, Betty J.

Formerly of Paw Paw

Betty passed away Saturday morning, March 29, 2014 in the Alamo Nursing Home, Kalamazoo. She was born June 26, 1921 in Cadillac, MI the daughter of the late Fredrick and Gretta (Myers) Barrons. She was employed by Allen Test Products. Betty, a...

Mar 26, 2014

Figg, James L., Sr.

Paw Paw

James L. Figg, Sr., 86, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at White Oaks in Lawton. He was born January 19, 1928 in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of James and Bessie Lorane (Gassaway) Figg. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army. On...

Mar 26, 2014

Jean A. Goodrich, 73, of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born September 30, 1940 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Thomas and Frances (Wilson) Kintner. Jean worked for Gordon Water in Kalamazoo in the billing and accounting department. She was a dedicated member of Full Gospel Apostolic Church...

Mar 11, 2014

Age: 86

MARTIN, Gloria L.

Lawton

Gloria passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Bronson Commons Nursing & Rehab Center in Mattawan. She was born May 14, 1927 in Ville Park, IL the daughter of the late William and Alice (Johnson) Busch. She was a member of the V.F.W. Post #...

Mar 10, 2014

AGE: 77 KEISTER, Carroll E. "Buck" Lawton Carroll E. "Buck" Keister of Lawton, MI; age seventy-seven, went home to be with his Lord on March 10, 2014 at 12:59 a.m. Born March 31, 1936 in Jacksonville, Arkansas, the son of Teddy and Senora (Dotson) Keister. Survivors include his wife of fifty-three years, Juanita (Mansfield) Keister; two daughters; Becky Burgett...

Mar 8, 2014

Age: 80 PACKER, Celesta Mae “Bobbi” nee Mohney (Streeter - Sziede) Lawton. Bobbi passed away Saturday evening, March 8, 2014 at her home with her family at her side. She was born August 19, 1933 on the family farm in Porter Township, MI the daughter of the late Harley and Mary (Marshall) Mohney. As a child Bobbi enjoyed her...

Mar 5, 2014

AGE: 87 LESMAN, Dale M Allegan Formerly of Lawton Dale passed away Wednesday evening, March 5, 2014 at Wings of Hope Hospice Home in Allegan. Dale was born June 10, 1926 in Kalamazoo the son of the late Benjamin and Mabel (Haas) Lesman. Dale served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Philippines as a photographer...

Mar 4, 2014

WILLIAM FRANKLIN HAWKES March 19, 1925-March 4, 2014 William F. Hawkes passed away March 4, 2014 at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton, MI. He was born March 19, 1925 in Cannelton, West Virginia to William T. (Wink) and Sarah (Stinnett) Hawkes. He graduated with a ministerial degree from Emanuel Missionary College (now Andrews University), Berrien Springs, Michigan. In...

Mar 3, 2014

AGE: 69 LANPHEAR, David L. Paw Paw David passed away Monday evening, March 3, 2014 at his home after a battle with cancer. He was born January 25, 1945 in Paw Paw the son of the late, Lowell W. and Margaret L. (Wittig) Lanphear. He was a 1963 graduate of Paw Paw High School and entered the U.S. Air...

Feb 25, 2014

Dennis Strawser, 63, of Paw Paw passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at his home. He was born December 3, 1950 in Flint, the son of Dewayne and Rita (Stark-Welsh) Strawser. Dennis served in the United States Army and retired from the United States Navy. He was employed at EPC/Alcoa for 15 years and most recently was employed by...