Obituary-Nellie “Joyce” Sturrus Webb
Aug. 8, 1938 – March 17, 2022Nellie “Joyce” Sturrus Webb, of Kalamazoo, was born Aug. 8, 1938, the youngest of four children, to Catherine (DeWaal) and Marinus Sturrus in Grand Rapids, MI.Not one to complain, Joyce faced physical challenges that…
Obituary-Ellen Marie Deal
Ellen Marie Deal, 80, of Paw Paw, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at White Oaks Assisted Living, Lawton. She was born Sept. 2, 1941, in Allegan, the daughter of Harry and Virginia (Weston) Stuart.On June 19, 1966, she married Harvey…
Hartford votes to change mascot from Indians to Huskies
The Hartford Public Schools Board of Education voted on Monday night to adopt “Huskies” as their new mascot.The move comes after the board voted to drop the “Indians” nickname at the request of the Pokagon Tribe in nearby Dowagiac. A…
Mattawan schools launches strategic planning process
MATTAWAN – The Mattawan Consolidated School Board of Education and the District Administration announced they are launching a Dynamic Strategic Planning Initiative. The process will include community and staff input opportunities, data collection, and other efforts to create a shared…
Inflation, Ukraine situations hurt
By Mike WilcoxPublisherMost of us simply want peace in our lives, nation and world. We enjoy resting in a warm or cool house with something to eat, free from worry and stress.Peace is not always easy. This winter, chances are…
Life as Performance Art
By G.C. StoppelMid-March’s warm, sunny weather was a tonic we needed. This winter was a character builder; we had more cold, snow gray skies and bleak news than we wanted.With a few hours of sunshine, melting snow and migratory birds…
Obituary: Glenn Gordon Keith
Glenn Gordon Keith, 82, of Kalamazoo, died March 8, 2022. Glenn was born June 5, 1939, in Chicago, to Glenn and Grethel (Wilson) Keith.Glenn was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Corts; his brother, Robert Keith; and his…
Obituary: David Kelly Stephayn
David Kelly Stephayn was born Oct. 6, 1943, to Andrew Sr., and Viola (Kelly) Stephayn. He passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice in the evening hours of March 10, 2022, just moments after a final prayer was said for…
Obituary: Shirley Mearing
Shirley Jean Mearing, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at the age of 86. She was the daughter of Richard Shaw and Virginia Wiley.She was a graduate of East Jackson High School, Jackson, MI in 1954.…
CDC updates framework to monitor COVID-19
LAWRENCE – As of Feb. 25, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its framework to monitor the level of COVID 19 and communities.Dr. Walensky, the Director at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said that…
PP Schools Community Forum to explain bond proposal
PAW PAW – On March 24, at 7 p.m., the public is invited to attend a Community Forum and Walk Through at Paw Paw Later Elementary School, 612 North St. This in-person event will be hosted by Paw Paw Public…
Ukrainian and American Pain – We must unplug from Russia and China
I’m turning over my column space to my friend, Dr. Glenn Mollette this week. Mollett a doctor and a writer, is of the opinion we need to disconnect ourselves from a reliance on both Russian and Chinese goods. I couldn’t…
Life as Performance Art
Growing up, my favorite television cartoon program was Rocky and Bullwinkle. There were several different segments such as Fractured Fairy Tales, Dudley Doright, Mr. Know It All, and of course, the cartoon of Rocky the flying squirrel and his non-candidate for membership…
Obituary: Malcolm (Mal) D. Scott
Malcom (Mal) D. Scott passed away March 1, 2022, at the age of 89. The son of Dr. Paul and Gladys Scott, Mal was born in New Market, IN, Aug. 19, 1932.Mal grew up in New Market and graduated from…
Obituary: Linda Louise Barker DeLoach
Linda Louise Barker DeLoach was born in McDougal, Ark., April 29, 1942, the daughter of Lennie A. and Vivian Barker (Wells). Linda, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully in her home on March 4, 2022, at the age of 79.Linda loved…
Obituary: Geraldine Agnes Whitworth
Geraldine Agnes Whitworth, 83, of Paw Paw, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022. Geraldine was born in Claypool, Indiana, March 25, 1938, daughter of the late Paul and Bernice (Berkowitz) Ziegler.She was united in marriage Oct. 7, 1961, to Franklin…
Obituary: Eugene (Gene) Carr
Eugene (Gene) Carr went to be with his Lord Wednesday, March 2 at the age of 97. He was born July 22, 1924, in Hinckley, Illinois to Archie and Wilhelmina (Troeger) Carr, the fifth of 15 kids. The family moved to…
Obituary: Betty J. Brown
Brown, Betty J. – age 90, died February 22, 2022, in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Betty was born July 30, 1931, in Paw Paw, the daughter of James and Lucia (Scotese) Marcelletti. She graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1949…
