Obituaries

Dr. David J. Millard

Dr. David J. Millard

Jan 30, 2025

Dr. David Millard passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 30, 2025. David was born February 9, 1928, in Three Rivers Michigan, the son of Carl E. Millard and Bernice (Allen) Millard. David graduated from Three Rivers High School (1945) and obtained his undergraduate and Medical (1953) degrees from the University of Michigan.

David married Margaret Bowker in 1950....

Edward Oliver Wilson

Edward Oliver Wilson

Jul 2, 2025

Edward Oliver Wilson, age 69, after a courageous fight with cancer, lost his battle to the disease on July 2, 2025.

Ed was born on March 11, 1956, in Ann Arbor, MI, to the late George C. & Helen E. (Morrison) Wilson. Ed was a proud Eagle Scout, alumnus of Belleville High School Class of 1974 and a graduate of Michigan...

Patricia Susan Cameron

Patricia Susan Cameron

Jul 1, 2025

Patricia Susan Cameron, 65, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025. She was born in Paw Paw August 19, 1959, daughter to the John A. and Julien (Gronau) Cameron.

Family and friends are invited to visit Monday, July 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Adams Funeral Home 502, West Michigan Ave., Paw Paw. Funeral services will...

Roger Dale Gordon

Roger Dale Gordon

Jun 29, 2025

Roger Dale Gordon, 83, of Lawrence, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Dowagiac.

He was born June 21, 1942, in Bald Knob, Arkansas, the son of the late Lewis Gordon and Ruby (Wilcox) Gordon.

Roger enjoyed operating the ham radio for many years. He previously enjoyed scuba diving, golfing, and stockcar racing. He also loved riding his motorcycle while living out...

Todd Dwain Lutz

Todd Dwain Lutz

Jun 28, 2025

Todd Dwain Lutz, 58, of Bangor, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025.

He was born June 17, 1967, in Saint Joseph, Michigan, the son of the late Gerald Duane Lutz and Bonnie Yvonne (Tabor) Lutz.

Todd was an avid outdoorsman. He loved just about anything that had to do with being outside. His favorite activities were fishing and hunting. He had a...

Charles Victor Bloomfield Sr.

Charles Victor Bloomfield Sr.

Jun 22, 2025

Charles Victor Bloomfield Sr, 83, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at his home in Paw Paw.

He was born January 18, 1942, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Thomas Bloomfield and Grace (Sonday) Bloomfield.

Charles was a lifelong dedicated member of the Paw Paw Eagles Club and Moose Lodge. He enjoyed assisting in...

Douglas Arlon Kitzmiller

Douglas Arlon Kitzmiller

Jun 21, 2025

Doug passed away quietly after a short illness. He spent the last few weeks of his life at his happy place, Hemlock Lake in Southwest Michigan.

He joined his wife, Renee Johnson, in Heaven on Saturday, June 21, 2025. He leaves behind his children, Greg (Jennifer) Kitzmiller and Melinda (Hunter) Leake, his grandchildren, Hope (Jeremiah) Kavos, Kara (Luke) Labbe Lane, and...

Frank Matthew Hosh

Frank Matthew Hosh

Jun 19, 2025

Frank Matthew Hosh, age 89, of Paw Paw, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 2, 1936, in Battle Creek, he was the youngest of five children of Steven and Eva (Komarck) Hosh. Frank attended St. Phillip Catholic School and began working at the family’s restaurant, Hosh’s Grill, at age 8— peeling...

Sandra Olga Boyco

Sandra Olga Boyco

Jun 17, 2025

Sandra Olga Boyco, 75, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Tuesday June 17, 2025, at her home in Kalamazoo.

She was born April 9, 1950, in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Sebastian Boyco and Irene (Korchak) Boyco.

Sandra proudly served her country after gaining her citizenship in the United States Air Force for three years. She worked her way up to Sergeant,...

Mary Emma Arnold

Mary Emma Arnold

Jun 10, 2025

Mary Emma Arnold, 91, of Mattawan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at her home in Mattawan.

She was born February 19, 1934, in New Hamburg, Missouri, the daughter of Frank Menz and Mildred (Dick) Menz.

Mary was a woman of many hobbies and interests. She loved to quilt and sew; she was part of a sewing club and sewed...

William Junior Mauk

William Junior Mauk

Jun 9, 2025

William Junior Mauk, 82, of Lawton, passed away Monday June 9, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

He was born December 23, 1942, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of William Mauk and Martha (Maxam) Perkins.

Bill worked as a plumber and pipefitter for his entire career and was a proud member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, Local 357. He was...

Keith G. Welburn

Keith G. Welburn

Jun 7, 2025

Keith G. Welburn, 97, of Lawton, went to be with his Lord peacefully on Saturday June 7, 2025, in Lawton.

Keith will be deeply missed but forever remembered by his family and friends.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lawton Evangelical Church, 425 S. Nursery Street, Lawton. A memorial...

Maxine Ann Sherburn

Maxine Ann Sherburn

Jun 5, 2025

Maxine Ann (Sheldon) Sherburn, 89, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, in Branch, Michigan.

She was born on August 9, 1935, the youngest daughter of Ralph and Edith Sheldon. She had three sisters, Shirley (Sheldon) (Late Harry) Lambert and Katheryn "Kate" (Sheldon) (late Leonard) Brown.

Maxine graduated from Mattawan High School in 1953. In the year 2000, she earned her associate's...

Margaret "Peggy" Rose Brandt

Margaret "Peggy" Rose Brandt

Jun 3, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" Rose Brandt, 79, of Mattawan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, at her home in Mattawan.

Born on July 22, 1945, in Hagerstown, Maryland, Peggy attended St. Marie Goretti Catholic High School, which marked her highest level of education. She was married to her husband, Pat for 41 years. Peggy and Pat met in Salem, Oregon, and...

Margaret "Peggy" LaRue Schonwald

Margaret "Peggy" LaRue Schonwald

May 30, 2025

Margaret “Peggy” Schonwald of Kalamazoo Michigan passed away peacefully May 30, 2025. Born November 3, 1937.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Douglas Schonwald; parents Herbert and Veta McGrew; brother Richard McGrew; and sister Diane McGrew Harless.

She is survived by her children Steve Woodward (Manivanh), Chuck Woodward, Beth Hoburg (Carl), and Vickie Atwood-Romine (Bill); Doug’s children...

Peggy Ann Gerling

Peggy Ann Gerling

May 27, 2025

Peggy Ann Gerling, 68, of Mattawan, passed away suddenly on Tuesday May 27, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

She was born July 18, 1956, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the daughter of William and Peggy Tyhanic.

Peggy and her husband recently moved to Michigan after living in New Jersey. She worked for U.S. Foods/Sysco for many years as a dedicated...

Bonnie Loretta Franklin

Bonnie Loretta Franklin

May 26, 2025

Bonnie Loretta Franklin, 86, of Decatur, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at Bronson Hospital.

She was born October 28, 1938, in Monroe Township, Arkansas, the daughter of John Harbert and Vera (Lebo) Sutterfield.

Bonnie was a loving mother and grandmother. Her life revolved around her grandchildren. She enjoyed crafting jewelry and playing cards with her card partner Sam. In previous years,...

Dr. Edward William Lean, Jr.

Dr. Edward William Lean, Jr.

May 25, 2025

Dr. Edward W. Lean, Jr, unexpectedly went to meet his God on May 25, 2025. Husband, father, brother, doctor and Colonel were many of the roles he served touching the lives of numerous individuals. He was born Dec 22, 1940, to Edward W. Lean and Hilda Raby Lean in South Bend, IN. He was a proud alumnus of Old Riley...

Dean Ned Maxam

Dean Ned Maxam

May 24, 2025

Dean Ned Maxam, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home on May 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Oshtemo, Michigan, on May 7, 1945, Dean was the son of Lowell Sr. and Margaret Maxam.

Dean was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He shared 53 wonderful years of marriage with his...

Larry Lyle Ludwig

Larry Lyle Ludwig

May 23, 2025

Larry Lyle Ludwig, 78, of Lawton, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at his home. He was born to the late John Ludwig and Imogene (Trisinger) Chester on November 19, 1946.

On, June 9, 1999, he married Roslyn Zach Ludwig who survives.

He is also survived by his daughter, Cheryl Ludwig; son, Matthew (Sharon) Wills; three grandchildren, Matthew Ludwig and Cameron and...