Obituaries
Joe Mayo
Sep 10, 2011
Joe passed away Saturday afternoon, September 10, 2011 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. He was born November 5, 1942 in Indianapolis, IN the son of the late Joseph Cecil and Myrtle Christine (Dunn) Mayo. Joe and his family moved to Paw Paw in 1988 where he operated a Prudential Insurance Agency until his retirement in 2000. He...
Margaret Ellen Wojciechowski
Aug 24, 2011
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Margaret, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. Margaret was born on May 16, 1929, in Paw Paw, the daughter of the late Stephen J. and Antoinette (Sadecky) Minarik, Sr. Margaret's work ethic and family values were instilled at a young age. One of thirteen children,...
Loretta M. Janecke
Aug 22, 2011
Loretta Janecke answered God's call on August 22, 2011 and joyfully entered eternal life with our Lord's blessing reuniting with her husband, Bob; sisters, Lillian Bacho and Florence Kozlowski; grandson Lukas Janecke. Loretta (Kozlowski) Janecke was born in Chicago on Dec.9, 1927 the daughter of the late Joseph and Anastasia (Sieroczynski) Kozlowski. Loretta married the love of her life,...
Zakary Ryan Mann
Aug 22, 2011
Zakary Ryan Mann of Paw Paw, MI died on August 22, 2011 in Vero Beach, Florida. Zakary was born on August 2, 1990 in Georgia, the son of Toby and Stacy (Andrews) Mann. He graduated from Lawton High School where he excelled in academics and weightlifting, holding many school records. Zak spent some time as a student teacher at...
E. James Collins
Aug 12, 2011
Jim passed away on August 12, 2011 in Aurora, IL. He was born on January 8, 1919 in Crystal Falls, Michigan, the son of the late John and Agnes Collins. Jim served in the United States Army in World War II and was a former prisoner of war. He was member of the Paw Paw American Legion McGowan Johnson...
Scott Alan Smith
Aug 11, 2011
Age: 66 SMITH, Scott Alan Grand Junction, MI Formerly of Paw Paw Scott passed away Thursday morning, August 11, 2011 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. He was born April 29, 1945 in Paw Paw the son of the late Elliott and Marilyn (Brandt) Smith. He was a 1963 graduate of Paw Paw High School and attended both Central Michigan...
Inez Washburn
Aug 4, 2011
of Lawton passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 in Three Rivers, MI. Inez was born on November 28, 1920 in Alabama, the daughter of the late Monroe and Doralee Standridge. Inez loved quilting and spending time in her gardens. She also adored her feline friend, Kitty. In October of 1939, Inez married her beloved husband, James, who preceded her...
Robert J. Greene
Aug 2, 2011
of Gobles passed away Tuesday, August 2 in Kalamazoo, MI. Robert was born on August 4, 1940 in Allegan, MI, the son of the late Richard and Elizabeth Greene. Bob was a member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman Union of Kalamazoo, spending most of his life in construction. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in...
Robert Thomas Byrne, Jr
Jul 31, 2011
Age: 67 BYRNE, Robert Thomas Jr. Almena Township Bob went home to be with his Lord Sunday, July 31, 2011. He was born October 2, 1943 in Mason, MI the son of the late Robert and Nora (King) Byrne. He was a 1961 graduate of Battle Creek Central and was employed for 14 years for United Steel and Wire...
Alice Irene Sitar
Jul 27, 2011
Age: 85 SITAR, Alice I. Paw Paw Alice passed away Wednesday morning, July 27, 2011 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. She was born February 14, 1926 in Berlamont, Michigan the daughter of the late Ignace and Aniela Tarala. Alice lived at White Oaks in Lawton for the past 3 A½ years. On October 21, 1944 in Paw...
Violet M. Gerou
Jul 26, 2011
Age: 96 GEROU, Violet M. Lawton Violet passed away Tuesday morning, July 26, 2011 at Bronson Nursing and Rehab Center in Lawton. She was born December 29, 1914 in Defiance, OH. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Paw Paw, and enjoyed golfing, playing cards and dancing. On April 26, 1985 in Gaylord, MI Violet was united...
Vivian DeWaters
Jul 24, 2011
Vivian passed away Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. Vivian was born October 19, 1925 in South Haven the daughter of the late Nicholas and Amber (Struble) DeBolt. She enjoyed music, dancing and knitting. On August 9, 1964 in South Haven, Vivian was united in marriage to Garner O. DeWaters who survives. Also surviving...
William E. Double
Jul 24, 2011
DOUBLE, William E. Age: 83 of Paw Paw, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 24, 2011. William was born on February 24, 1928 in Ipswich, Suffolk to the late William and Dorothy Double. He proudly served in the British Royal Navy from 1945-1949. William was a life member of the Blaxhall Church...
Richard Timkovich, Sr
Jul 24, 2011
Richard William Timkovich, Sr. passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Sunday, July 24, 2011. Richard was born November 28, 1933 in Paw Paw, MI. Richard, fondly called Dick or Tink by friends and family, was preceded in death by his parents, William and Marie (Fake) Timkovich and several aunts and uncles. Dick was...
Iris Burnett
Jul 23, 2011
Iris passed away Saturday morning, July 23, 2011 at White Oaks in Lawton. She was born August 8, 1916 the daughter of the late Neve and Marie (Martin) Hulbert. Iris loved working for the Cheboygan County Extension office and was an excellent seamstress. In 1935 in Kalamazoo, Iris was united in marriage to William D. Burnett who preceded her...
Sophie Piecyk
Jul 20, 2011
Age: 93 PIECYK, Sophie Lawton Sophie passed away Wednesday morning, July 20, 2011 at her home. She was born July 29, 1917 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Joseph and Agatha (NiemAC.s) Nieroda. Sophie was a very active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bangor for 50 years and is currently a member of St. Mary's...
Anthony (Tony) J. Podkol
Jul 20, 2011
Age: 69 PODKOL, Anthony J. Paw Paw Tony passed away suddenly, Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at his home. He was born Oct. 31, 1941 in Paw Paw the son of the late George and Felicia (Pelczar) Podkol. Tony was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea during the Vietnam War. After the service he was employed at Frontenac Winery...
Alma Mae Klein
Jul 19, 2011
Age: 91 KLEIN, Alma M. Paw Paw Sunrise May 16, 1920 in Moline, IL the daughter of the late Joseph and Hermina (Goday) Polednick. Sunset was Tuesday afternoon, July 19, 2011 at Heartland Health Care Center in Kalamazoo. Alma was a legal secretary for the Adams Law Firm in Paw Paw retiring in 1984. On July 5, 1940 in...
Ralph DeWayne Wiler
Jul 18, 2011
Age: 76 Wiler, Ralph DeWayne Diamondhead, MS ~ Formerly of Paw Paw DeWayne passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph H. and Pearl Wiler; son, Robert Wiler, 2 brothers, Alvin and Darian Wiler; and a sister, Helen DeLore. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years,...
Eugene J. Schuster
Jul 17, 2011
Age: 87 SCHUSTER, Eugene J. Paw Paw Gene passed this life Sunday, July 17, 2011 at his home. He was born March 22, 1924 in Archbold, Ohio the son of the late Edward J. and Marie L. (Markle) Schuster. Gene was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army as a military policeman. He was a...
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