Obituaries
Donna Kay Marr
Dec 16, 2025
Donna Kay Marr, 64, of Gobles passed away suddenly on December 16, 2025, at her home.
Donna Kay Marr was born on August 10, 1961, to Lee Roy and Shirley Marr, who preceded her in death. Donna was the heart of her family and a steady source of love, comfort, and laughter to everyone who knew her.
She was a devoted mother...
Sharon Lee Stevens
Dec 15, 2025
Sharon Lee Stevens, 79, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully Monday, December 15, 2025, at Maple Lake Assisted Living in Paw Paw.
She was born March 1, 1946, in Paw Paw, Michigan, the daughter of Lester C. Monroe and Janet (Weston) Monroe.
Sharon worked as a beautician for 45 years. She truly loved her job and adored her clients. She was involved...
Kathaleen Rose Yancey
Dec 14, 2025
Kathaleen Rose Yancey, 87, of Lawton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Maple Lake Assisted Living in Paw Paw.
She was born August 21, 1938, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Donald Kenyon Quick and LaWave Rose Jenny.
Kathy was a devout Christian and was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Lawton...
Bonnie Jean Richardson
Dec 10, 2025
Bonnie Jean Richardson, 84, of Paw Paw passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
She was born on August 20, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Douglas and Sarah (Sigler) Essig.
Bonnie was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Paw Paw where she served in multiple ways for many years. She loved working with...
Sally Kay Yarbrough
Dec 9, 2025
Sally Kay Stewart Yarbrough, 71, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.
She was born April 15, 1954, in Cadillac, Michigan, the daughter of Robert Stewart and Maizie (McKillican) Seeber.
Sally loved to travel, especially to her cabin up north, family land in McBain, and vacationing with her...
Michelle Marie Martinez
Dec 8, 2025
Michelle Marie Martinez, 60, of Lawton, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. She was born January 22, 1965, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Linda (Berkey) Beebe and the late Val Gaikis.
Those who knew Michelle will remember her boundless selflessness and the quiet strength she carried throughout her life. For more than 25 years, she dedicated herself to serving others...
Laurel Lea Willsea Sherburn
Dec 7, 2025
Laurel Lea Willsea Sherburn, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was born October 17, 1939, in Almena Township MI, the daughter of William & Madge (Churchill) Willsea.
Laurel was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and a friend to many. Her love was unconditional. Her morning routine included having her coffee and reading...
Pamela Jean Grigsby
Dec 6, 2025
Pamela Grigsby, 65, of Hartford, passed away in the early hours of December 6, 2025, after a long and courageous fight, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Pamela was a loving mother of her children and adoring wife to her husband.
Pamela was born on September 21, 1960, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Isaac and Patricia Kelly.
She was a loving...
Douglas Wynn Wyman
Dec 4, 2025
Douglas Wynn Wyman, 70, of Climax, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at his home.
He was born January 11, 1955, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Neil Hathaway Wyman and Carol Janis (Hendrichsen) Barton.
Doug attended Mattawan and Climax Schools. He worked in the Kellogg area at a Kayo and Waterlift. Doug loved his country and...
Norma Elaine Russell
Dec 1, 2025
Norma Elaine Russell (Aernie), 90, of Lawton, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025, surrounded by loving family and her best friend.
Norma was born November 9, 1935, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Wayne Patchett and Dorothy (Drake) Patchett.
Norma grew up in Portage, Michigan, and married Raymond C. Aernie on March 12, 1955. Together, they made their family home...
Donna Lynne Staggs
Dec 1, 2025
Donna Lynne Staggs, 87, of Lawrence, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
She was born February 17, 1938, in Paw Paw, the daughter of Richard Cook and Isadore (Sirrine) Cook.
Donna was an active part of her community. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Van Buren Regional Genealogical Society, Van Buren...
Betty Jo Marie Hall
Nov 30, 2025
Betty Jo Marie Hall, 69, of Lawton, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at her home in Lawton.
She was born August 17, 1956, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of William Harold Munson and Lucille Constance (Haessig) Munson.
Betty Jo was a very hardworking and independent woman. She worked in a factory for many years. She loved nature. If it was...
Charles Stuart Moses
Nov 30, 2025
Charles Stuart Moses, 89, of Lawrence, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo.
He was born March 16, 1936, in Lawrence, the son of Charles Judson and Nina (Johnson) Moses.
Charles was a longtime member of the Lawrence Fire Department where he served as Chief from 1990-2000. He also served on the Lawrence Quick Response...
Edmund Edward Uminn
Nov 29, 2025
Edmund Edward Uminn, 82, of Paw Paw, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Beacon Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born February 10, 1943, in Gobles, Michigan, one of 15 children to Walter Stanley Uminn and Henrietta (Laning) Uminn.
Ed was a very proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He bravely served his country from 1961-1967.
He was the owner of...
Charlene Marie Treadway
Nov 27, 2025
Charlene Marie Treadway, 74, of Lawton, passed away following a short illness on Thursday November 27, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital.
She was born June 20, 1951, in Paw Paw, Michigan, the daughter of Merritt Raymond Sr. and Betty (Moon) Raymond.
Charlene was a hard worker and worked at Duo Tang and Welch's for many years. Later on, she worked at Big...
Robert John Timkovich Sr.
Nov 26, 2025
Robert John "Tink" Timkovich, 81, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, after a courageous battle with prostate and pancreatic cancer.
He was born in Santa Monica, California, on April 29, 1944, the son of the late John and Mary (Dillenbeck) Timkovich.
Robert was a graduate of Loy Norrix High School, where he excelled in wrestling....
Lynn Renee Casanto
Nov 24, 2025
Lynn Renee Casanto, 63, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.
She was born on November 21, 1962, in Paw Paw, the daughter of Richard Peters and Frieda (Mast) Peters.
Lynn adored her family and always enjoyed to spending time with them. She looked forward to playing Bingo on Friday nights with her mother...
Elsie Kay Pyard
Nov 22, 2025
Elsie Kay Pyard, 88, of Paw Paw, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.
She was born June 1, 1937, in Cadillac, Michigan, the daughter of Irving Glenn Monroe and Zella (Westerbeck) Beaver.
Elsie loved to volunteer with her local organizations. She participated with the Van Buren County Senior Services and the Paw Paw Christmas in the...
Marcia Jo Kimble
Nov 20, 2025
Marcia Jo Kimble, 58, of Schoolcraft, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at in her home in Schoolcraft.
She was born May 22, 1967, in Amarillo, Texas, the daughter of William Edward Gilley and Flora Charlene (Pulliam) Fialkowski.
Marcia worked for Alber flooring for over 30 years. She was an extremely dedicated employee, respected highly in the trades as she...
Kathy L. Perkins
Nov 19, 2025
On November 19th, 2025, Kathy left us unexpectedly and left behind many of us who loved her for being herself.
Kathy was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 6th, 1950, to Phyllis and Marvin Stinson. Kathy spent her childhood in Clearfield, Utah with her family. Upon graduating from high school, she attended The University of Utah, receiving a Bachelor...
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